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This section consists of three sections: Government Policies Funding Target groups. Information. Government Policies Government have seen the need to promote healthy living and healthy lifestyles
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This section consists of three sections: Government Policies Funding Target groups Information
Government Policies Government have seen the need to promote healthy living and healthy lifestyles Through the funding of the National Lottery the government has given the Sports Councils the responsibility for implementing the policies and directives The Sports councils are responsible for: PE and School Sports projects Increasing in participation levels Developing the elite performer Coach education Information
2. Funding Sport is funded from a variety of sources, the largest supporter for Wales being the Sports Council. The Council currently receives around £12m per year from the National Lottery to distribute to sport in Wales. Sport is also funded from: TV rights Governing Bodies Sponsorship Fund raising Donations Information
3. Target Groups These groups of people are targeted so that their access to sport and physical activity is improved Information Women – increased opportunity within male dominated sports, crèches within leisure centres, increased coverage and profile. Age – increase opportunity within schools, coaching, talent identification, opportunities for 60+. Disabled – increase opportunity and provision, adapted sports and facilities, integrated sports. Social-economic – increase opportunity, provision and funding.
Using the following website research the various policies that support the development of sporting provision. http://www.sports-council-wales.org.uk/ http://www.uksport.gov.uk/ Practical Application
Research how one of your sporting activities is funded. How are professional sports clubs funded? Activity