Sports Participation and Development in the UK

What is the main focus of sports participation and development in the UK?

• Professional sport only

• Grassroots and professional development

• Only for athletes in high-level sports

• Focus on funding for professional sports teams

Which of the following is a primary source of funding for sports in the UK?

• Local government

• Public/private partnerships

• Only private sponsorship

• Only grassroots fundraising

Why is grassroots development important for the sports industry in the UK?

• It helps develop professional athletes only

• It increases participation from young people and builds future talent

• It is only necessary for large professional clubs

• It focuses on making sports more expensive

Professional sports performers participate in the sports industry mainly for:

• Personal development

• Sponsorship deals and high wages

• To create grassroots development opportunities

• To encourage community involvement

Which sector of the sports industry is primarily funded by government taxes?

• Private sector

• Voluntary sector

• Public sector

• Third sector

What is the main characteristic of the private sector in the sports industry?

• It's entirely funded by the government

• It's made up of non-profit organisations

• It involves businesses aiming to make a profit from sports-related services

• It has no funding or financial structure

Which sector focuses on volunteer-based organisations offering sports services for the community?

• Third sector

• Private sector

• Voluntary sector

• Public sector

What is a public/private partnership in the context of the sports industry?

• A partnership between athletes and sports clubs

• A partnership between local sports clubs and international governing bodies

• A collaboration between public organisations (like the government) and private businesses

• A partnership between schools and universities

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for:

• Managing local sports clubs

• Developing the professional football league

• Overseeing the overall sport and active leisure strategy in the UK

• Organising international Olympic Games

Which of the following is the primary function of UK Sport?

• To regulate local sports clubs

• To oversee professional sports events

• To support and develop Olympic and Paralympic athletes

• To fund grassroots sports clubs