Organisation of sport in the U'K'

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Organisation of sport in the U.K.
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UK Sports Council has overall responsibility for
British sport. Four National Sports Councils
oversee sport in their country. E.G. Sport
England.
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However
administration and affairs of each sport is
controlled by its own Governing Body. There
are over 350 separate Governing Bodies in the UK!
EHA FA RFU LTA BSAC ARA ASA EVA ECB ENA AAA
EBBA
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Gov Bodys are all members of the CENTRAL COUNCIL
OF PHYSICAL RECREATION (CCPR) whose job it is to
tell Sport England how the GBs as a group feel
about the development of sport. Because each GB
is responsible for only one sport (generally)
there is a very isolated approach to national
sport.
This results in a decentralised approach to the
development of sport.
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In contrast the rest of Europe uses a
centralised approach where sports clubs cater
for more than just one sport. Most of the
Governments limited coordination of sport is
through the Department of Culture, Media and
Sport. Minister for Sport is.?
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The major concern of the Dept. has been the
establishment and development of the National
Lottery through which it raises money for good
causes sport being one of them. Various bodies
send bids for funds to the Sports Council, which
allocates money/funds accordingly. (Ralph Allen
astroturf!) Approx. 200 million is distributed
by Sport England each year.
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But how does it work?????
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DEPT. OF CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Like this!!
THE SPORTS COUNCIL
UK SPORTS COUNCIL SPORT ENGLAND

NATIONAL / REGIONAL CENTRES
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL RECREATION
GOVERNING BODIES
SPORTS CLUBS / TEAMS
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Sports Coach UK.

• The sole agency that directly focuses on
  coaching and education.
• It offers
• Coaching courses (from beginners to experts)
• 2) Champion coaching (structured programme for
  youth performers)
• 3) Coaching for teachers (BANES INSETS)
• 4) Membership services (National Association
  of Sport Coaches)
• 5) Service to NGBs. (By ensuring the
  standard of coaching improves)
• 6) Workshops / Resources / Funding
  opportunities or subsidies

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SPORT AID FOUNDATION
Established in 1976 by the Sports Minister Dennis
Howell. Managed by board of governors and
trustees. Raises and distributes funds to help
promising amateur sports performers. Giving
Britons a Better Sporting Chance
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SPORT ENGLAND
The Excellence / Performance Pyramid
Excellence
Performance
Less and less people
Participation
Foundation
Foundation Level beginners, young children, in
the back garden, no specialist equipment, low
level of skill and technique. Participation
Level- play more regularly, low level of
commitment, improving skills and techniques,
informal games, school teams. Performance Level-
higher level of skill, technique, commitment and
dedication, training, district or county teams,
specialist equipment. Excellence Level- the elite
few, national or international teams, top quality
equipment, coaching, facilities and support.
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• To encourage sport for all, Sport England have
  targeted groups that have low participation
  levels.
• The six groups are
• Women
• Elderly
• Unemployed
• Disabled
• Ethnic Minorities
• School leavers
• The six discriminated or minority groups
  should be able to take part in sport but do not
  or will not? Why?

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They should have
-The opportunity to take part. -The provision
of facilities for participation. -The respect
of others. (esteem)
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SUB CULTURES / MINORITY / DISCRIMINATION GROUPS
TARGETED FOR PARTICIPATION
DISABLED Unequal opportunity Access problems
facilities require adaptation Travel problems
WOMEN Traditionally non participants Sport is
male dominated Housewives may have the time but
no income
UNEMPLOYED Time to participate but no expendable
income
SCHOOL LEAVERS Large dropout rate after school
life ends (Wolfenden Gap) Acquire other social
interests Peer groups have great influence can
be positive or negative
ELDERLY Lack of income Pensioners Traditionally
seen as incapable of sports participation Transpor
t problems
ETHNIC MINORITIES Lack of traditional
participation in British sport Particularly women
due to religious / cultural constraints on
participation e.g. dress / unsuitability of
exposing body
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But what can be done about the problem?
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REFORMATIVE MEASURES.
-coordinate with others -input -run/organise
specific campaigns/projects.
Sport England
-promote positive attitudes from youngsters -have
accessible facilities.
Education Sector
-provide facilities -organise specific courses
Local Authorities
-encouragement and coverage -promote positive
attitudes and role models.
The Media
-employ attractive coaches! -specific nights for
target groups
Clubs
-more links with schools -more campaigns designed
for target groups.
Governing Bodies
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MAIN AIMS
Increase participation Improve performance
Promote quality of life regardless of ability
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EXAMPLES OF CAMPAIGNS / INITIATIVES
50 and all to play for Whats your
sport? Ever thought of sport? Women in
sport Year of sport Sport for all disabled
people Sport for all the family