NATIONAL PROVISION Year 10 GCSE Theory
Lesson Objectives Finish 1 st unit Consolidate information already revised Tie up any loose ends on exam
“Provision of facilities on a national scale, funded from a mixture of public and private funding.” Covers wide range of activities Lots of organisations responsible (private & voluntary) E.g. Twickers – owned by Rugby Wimbledon – owned by private organisation that stage event (AEC) Dept of Culture, Media & Sport responsible Not just sporting facilities – rec activities
SPORT ENGLAND – “more people, more places, more medals” Re-structuring of UK sports authorities for needs of 4 “home countries”. Distinguishes between need of UK and separate countries. Government funded – organise & promote, national & local Participation & Performance Attract people, easily accessible & affordable
National Centres of Excellence Administered and maintained by SE Primarily for NGB’s – elite squads Coaching, facilities, equipment, information, nutrition, mental prep TOP CLASS Crystal Palace, Bisham Abbey, Lilleshall – multi purpose Plas y Brenin (OAA), Holme Pierrepont (Water Sports) Universities also house elite performers Scot, Wales, NIR fund national sports centres – provide network for promoting excellence
Sport Administration ’s – Soviet special schools, institutes, produce elite athletes UK start to catch up on 1990’s as result of poor 1996 Olympics Diagram on Board
Even though everyone likes to see the national team do well, what benefit do ordinary people get from top level success, apart from feeling proud? Discuss You’ve got a pot of money and you want long term excellence at top level, how do you spend your money? Discuss Policies for winning gold and creating healthier nation.
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