WorksheetsSPORTS DEVELOPMENT PYRAMID
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
What is the aim of the sports development officer?
Coaching
Increase participation
Create rules
Prepare handbooks for PE Teachers
