SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PYRAMID

What is sports development?

• to plan how to use and develop resources that will promote take-up sport

• to identify the level of at which individuals are performing

• the promotion of sports activities for the community

Describe characteristics of the following levels of the sports development pyramid:

Elite

• Is the pinnacle of the pyramid and involves performers at the highest level.

• Is all about the enjoyment factor of playing sports.

• At which people come into contact with sport.

• The performers tend to have a higher level of ability to perform the key skills needed for the sport.

Describe characteristics of the following levels of the sports development pyramid:

Performance

• Is the pinnacle of the pyramid and involves performers at the highest level.

• Is all about the enjoyment factor of playing sports.

• At which people come into contact with sport.

• The performers tend to have a higher level of ability to perform the key skills needed for the sport.

Which stage does the sports club and leisure centres fall into?

• Foundation

• Participation

• Performance

• Elite

What stage do you think you are currently at in the sports development pyramid?

• Foundation Stage

• Participation Stage

• Performance Stage

• Elite Stage

What do you need to do to get to the next level of the pyramid?

• Move from county/regional to national squads training

• Developing the level of performance towards the elite level

• Learning and developing basic skills such as running, jumping and throwing

• Taking part in organised sporting activities at clubs and leisure centres

Many professionals and volunteers are involved in providing the skills and support needed for people to progress up the pyramid. These include: (Tick as many as possible)

• coaches and trainers

• community groups

• policy makers

• neighbours

Which professional job is to identify and support a planned route for participants and performers through the four stages of the pyramid?

• Sports Minister

• Sports Development Officer

• Football Coach

What is the 3rd highest stage in the sports development pyramid?

• Elite

• Foundation

• Participation

• Performance

The sports development pyramid is widely accepted model that in used two ways: What is it?

• Volunteers & Voluntary Groups

• Participants & Policy Makers / Providers

• Coaches & Teachers