Unit 4 (LO4)

Question 1

Examples of Initiatives;

Answer 1

• This Girl Can (Females)
• The Big Tennis weekend (NGB schemes)
• Kickz (Deprived 12-18 year old to play football)
• Chance to shine (ECB, Cricket)
• Couch to 5k (DoH)
• Swim 21 (DCMS)

Question 2

How do initiatives contribute to sport development?

Answer 2

• Increasing participation in particular sports.
• Promoting participation for specific target groups
• Development of talent pools that can help help sports.
• Supporting social policy by promoting health or reducing crime.

Question 3

Characteristics of measuring initiatives;

Answer 3

• Purpose/Aims of the initiative
• Scale of the initiative
• Organisations involved
• Funding
• Duration of the initiative
• Methods of promotion used
• Success of initiative

Question 4

Sporting events positives;

Answer 4

• Raise awareness of the sport because they are televised.
• Increase participation and consequently, talent pool levels.
• They can create role models which inspire people to take part.
• Educate people on the rules and regulations of the sport.

Question 5

Sporting events examples;

Answer 5

• Olympics
• FA Cup
• World Cup
• London Marathon
• Wimbledon

Question 6

What are the 4 types of events;

Answer 6

• International (World cup, IOC)
• National (FA Cup)
• Regional (South west cup, Counties)
• Local (City, District, Cove FC)

Question 7

Who benefit from Initiatives?

Answer 7

• The sport
• The athletes
• Sports development organisations
• Society

Question 8

Advantages and Disadvantages of Events;

Answer 8

CHEATS

Cost - (Upfront costs, ongoing investment, financial benefits / gain).
Human Resource - (Staff requirement, Training volunteers, Job opportunities).
Expertise - (Pool of talent available, ability required to plan and deliver as well as perform).
Accountability - (Who is accountable, Who are they accountable to).
Time - (Time to organise, Time to carry out, measure results).
Success Measures - (Timescale, Clarity of cause and effect).

Question 9

KICKZ (psodhs):

Answer 9

P = The programme uses football to engage 12-18 year olds in deprived areas.
S = National
O = Delivered by Premier league charitable fund (PLCF) & Sport England with help from Professional football clubs
D = 3 Nights a week for 48 weeks of the year (Started in 2006)
H = Schools, youtube, Internet
S = Yes ( Prestigious sports industry award and is still running almost 20 years later from its start in 2006).