Quiz on Organizations

Key aims/roles of grassroots?

• To engage local communities in decision-making

• To centralise power and decision-making

• To focus on top-down approaches

• To ignore local needs and priorities

Grassroots development in sports has been achieved through:

• Community programmes and local clubs

• Professional leagues and sponsorships

• International competitions

• Media coverage and advertising

What affects participation levels in grassroots sports?

• Availability of facilities

• Interest in sports

• Government policies

• All of the above

Grassroots movements are important because they:

• Empower local communities

• Rely on top-down leadership

• Focus on international issues

• Are funded by large corporations

What are the difficulties affecting grassroots?

• Lack of funding

• Poor infrastructure

• Limited access to resources

• All of the above

How is an elite Olympian funded?

• Through government grants

• By private sponsorships

• Via personal savings

• All of the above

An elite Footballer, Rugby player, Cricketer is funded through which of the following?

• Sponsorships and endorsements

• Government grants

• Crowdfunding

• Personal savings

Can write a pathway from grassroots level to elite sport for both an Olympian and professional sport in the UK?

• Yes, it is possible to write a pathway.

• No, it is not possible to write a pathway.

• Only for Olympian sports.

• Only for professional sports.

Which of the following is a danger of elite sport?

• Increased risk of injury

• Improved physical fitness

• Better time management

• Enhanced teamwork skills

What is a common challenge faced by grassroots sports organizations?

• Abundance of resources

• Lack of community interest

• Excessive media coverage

• Overfunding