Local and National Provision Research and write about the local and national provision for your preferred sport. The aim of this assignment is to research the local and national provision for tennis.
Local and National Provision Research and write about the local and national provision for your preferred sport. The aim of this assignment is to research the local and national provision for tennis. The main governing body for tennis is the Lawn Tennis Association. I will research how the LTA provides funding and helps players from a beginner level to and elite level. There are many ways in which a performer can improve and compete, I will research how these are done and what help is given. Often there isn't sports provision for those with disabilities, i will investigate what is available in tennis. I will also research what is available in our area. Tennis venues in Suffolk include ? Park courts ? Clubs and village courts ? School and education facilities Tennis courts in parks are generally maintained and run by local authorities for example in Bury St Edmunds there are courts in the Abbey Gardens. Courts are expensive to hire at around £5 per hour. There are several clubs in West Suffolk for example The Risbygate Club in Bury St Edmunds. There is a joining fee for the club, which is quite expensive particularly for young people however, the subsequent cost of hiring the court is cheaper than ???????/????? A number of villages in the West Suffolk area have their own communal courts which you can access providing you are a resident in the village, for example
Since the inception in 1896 the Olympic Games has been used by nations and groups to make political statements.Discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest.
Since the inception in 1896 the Olympic Games has been used by nations and groups to make political statements. Discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest. In attempting to answer the question I will cover the following points firstly defining the key terms. I will then give a brief historical overview of the issue of how the Olympic Games has been used by nations and groups to make political statements.Using examples from the Olympic games I will discuss how the Olympic ideal has been undermined by social and political protest. To conclude I will review the current issue of politics and the Olympics and where I think it will go in the future. The Olympic ideal is amateurism, playing for the love of sport not for the money. This is what De Coubertin believed the Olympics should be about, also he believed the Olympics should be used to bring countries out of war with each other and bring them together. When talking about the Olympics and protests that have gone on in the Olympics, there are a few terms that come up. A non-systematic protest is a protest that is taken out by a social group. For example Tommy Smith and John Carlos with the gloved salute to represent 'Black Power' in Mexico 1968. Another term is a systematic protest which is a protest demonstrated by a nation as a whole. For example the mass boycott in Moscow 1980. This
Investigate the provisions both locally and nationally for badminton.
Local and National Provision The aim of this local and national assignment is to investigate the provisions both locally and nationally for badminton. Although badminton is not recognized as a 'cool' sport, it has been rated as one of the top ten in the country. Locally, there isn't a lot of publicity for the sport due to lack of publicity or awareness of the sport. Nationally, badminton is an Olympic sport and has been since 1992, and has been a commonwealth sport since 1966. The BISI, Badminton Into Schools Initiative, is a grassroots programme created by the national governing body, The Badminton Association of England, to get children into playing badminton. It is set to cover all four key stages of the National Curriculum which creates a clear path for staff and students to follow. There is an organisation run by Suffolk county council called Champion Coaching. They offer a course of coaching sessions that tries to teach young children the basics plus some other skills depending on the ability. * At BISI 1, children under the age of six years old get involved in a series of activities. The skills developed at this early stage are fun based and improve hand-eye co-ordination, perception and spatial awareness, providing a good introduction in to a range of sports. * BISI 2 is for children aged between seven and ten. It expands on skills learned in the first stage. The
Leadership Essay - PE
What factors contribute to make a good leader and how might your style of leadership vary to be successful when involved in individual, racket and team activities? The role of a leader can be essential. Barrow (1977) defines leadership as "the behavioral process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals". This definition is important because it places emphasis on the vision of a leader (i.e. goals, objectives) while also highlighting the necessary interaction between the leader and group members. A team without good leadership can cause it to fail; this is the consequence of a team without organisation and a sense of direction. The approach of the leader is very important but this depends on the situation, and the group size or members. Research has been carried out which focuses on weather leaders are born with leadership qualities or if they develop through time. There is no evidence to say that leadership qualities are skills that people are born with, overall it is suggested that leadership qualities are a mixture of the both. There are no certain characteristics which need to be present in a leader, but it appears that some important factors need to be present. Some of the main factors are; sport specific skills/knowledge, interpersonal skills, peer respect, good communication skills, empathy, consistency and fairness. Leaders are most obvious if they
In this essay I am going to look at look at football and athletics & fitness within the sports industry
Unit 3 - The sports industry Introduction The sports industry has grown so much in the last decade that sports and leisure activities are a part of everyday life. The sports industry manages how much money is brought in and out of every sports business and organisation. There are hundreds of different areas of work within this industry including, media coverage, participation, spectation and merchandising. Within all of these areas there are 3 sectors which each organisation falls into, they are. * Public - this area is run and owned by local authorities or council. * Private - you need to pay a joining fee and a membership is needed. * Voluntary - sports clubs and participation. In this essay I am going to look at look at football and athletics & fitness within the sports industry. Unit 3 - Task 1 Football Football is the UK's biggest sport and is maintaining its popularity in spectation and participation. It has always been the nation's favourite sport and has been growing since around 1992 when the premier league had just started. Since then the money that football has made has been indescribable. Participation The participation from football has the best feedback from the younger generation. As the nations biggest sport, children are encouraged to take part at an early age and get involved in competitive leagues. Here is a table showing the participation of
Scenario: You are investigating the role of organisations involved in sports development
Scenario: You are investigating the role of organisations involved in sports development. Part a Select two sports organisations involved in sports development schemes and describe their roles, aims and objectives. Two sports organisations involved in sports development schemes are Sport England and UK sport. Both organisations aim to develop sports however, they aim to do it in different ways, and they aim to help different people. Sport England is responsible for putting the Government's plan for sport into action. They are doing this in various ways, such as, giving money to sports organisations in different areas. Sport England is the name for the English sports council. It is funded by the government (who are currently providing £35 million) and they act as a distributor of National Lottery money (which is currently £200 million). The sports councils for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work in a similar way. In 2003, Sport England changed the way it funded sports. It's money is now used for: * Community investment - the money is distributed through the regional sport board. They provide the money for the active England campaign. The money comes from both the National Lottery and the Government grant. The aim is to develop sporting facilities and activity project in local communities across England * National investment - the money is distributed through the
"Coaching Styles and their Factors Affecting Performance in the Art of Boxing".
"Coaching Styles and their Factors Affecting Performance in the Art of Boxing" Intro This assignment will be looking at the methods of coaching in the sport of Boxing and the relevant factors which affect the performance. The aim of this assignment is to look at the styles of teaching use in boxing for a beginner and advanced fighter, then compare the theories of using these particular styles and asses them. Finally, the assignment will identify how the different styles of coaching affect the outcome of the fight or performance and will also identify which are the best methods to use in coaching at different stages of training and the reasons why it would be most appropriate. A variety of sources will be used including books, the internet and the boxing coaches themselves to see which the most common types of coaching are. As an extension the assignment will also address the different types of practice, guidance and may touch on feedback in coaching. Relevant Theories Here, some of the relevant theories will be introduced which will be referred to throughout this assignment. Firstly, the style of coaching will be introduced: Command Style - coach gives direct instructions which are to be followed exactly Reciprocal Style - Learning from each other, pair work Problem Solving - students are given guidelines and a problem which has to be worked out. Some help and guidance
structure of cricket in UK
Enhancing Performance From the 18th century cricket has been a most popular sport in England and has been played at every level of society across the country. Today cricket is being played worldwide with leading nations such as South Africa, Australia, India, Pakistan, and the West Indies. The main National Governing Body for cricket in England and Wales is known as the English Cricket Board or ECB and they are responsible for all aspects of cricket such as the running of professional leagues, coaching schemes in local areas, child protection acts within the sport and many other involvements. As well as the ECB there are also other local clubs and major county clubs around where a variation of training and coaching schemes are readily available at different levels. The new Riverside Training Centre at Durham CCC provides a state of the art environment for cricket coaching, coach education and small sided competitions. It provides the opportunity for the community to play cricket from schools, community clubs to professional. The centre features five practice lanes with one spin and four seam bowling lanes with cushioned surfaces, bowling machines, superb lighting and video recording and analysis equipment which are all available for hire by the public. At Durham CCC there is a large focus on youth cricket at grassroots development schemes.
The Adidas story (Timeline)
Company History In 1925, in a small German village, the world got it's first taste of Adidas. It was there, in a village by the name of Herzogenaurach, located 12 miles to the north and the west of Nuremberg, that those simple three stripes were brought to life by Adidas' founder, Adolf "Adi" Dassler. Adi created Adidas after realizing the need for performance athletic shoes. Adidas began small, producing soccer and running shoes, which ironically enough are still the main products that Adidas is known for. Adidas has continued to gain momentum through the years. Many attribute this to Adidas' quality, styling and reputation. Adidas is currently the largest supplier of athletic shoes in Europe. Adidas ranks second worldwide, with their products selling in almost 200 countries. In 1994 alone, Adidas sales totalled 3 billion dollars. In late 1995, Adidas went public with its stock. It was a tremendous success and continues to trade internationally. Adidas posted an amazing 40% increase in net sales in the first half of 1997. The Dassler family has a rich heritage in shoes. Adi's brother, Rudolf went on to create the 'puma' brand in 1948 after a dispute with Adi. And, another Adi Dassler, who just happens to be the grandson of the founder of Adidas, has launched his own shoe company, 'A. D. One'. which specialises in adventure and sub-urban footwear. Adidas, always on the
How have the Olympics been used by Governments & individuals for propaganda purposes?
How have the Olympics been used by Governments & Individuals for propaganda purposes? Propaganda designers have been putting hidden messages into television commercials, news programs, magazine ads and more. These messages have been carefully designed to influence our opinions, emotions, attitudes and behavior. Their purpose is to persuade us to believe in something or to do something that we would not normally believe or do. Most importantly, these messages have been designed to benefit someone, and that someone may not be you! " The Olympic flame will not be lit with oil, but with Coca-Cola" Sour grapes from the competing host nation, Athens? Possibly. The right to host the 1996 Olympics became a race between two cities- Athens, the birthplace of the Ancient and Modern Olympics, and Atlanta, the birthplace of Coca-Cola. The International Olympic Committee voted against tradition in favour of Olympic commercialism. After all, tradition alone cannot generate income. Corporate sponsors such as Coca-Cola can. In fact, Coca-Cola invested $423 million into its ''hometown'' Games. So what can you buy for $423 million? An 11 storeys high Coke Bottle, 100 new Coke commercials and an entire Coca-Cola Olympic City. Atlanta would no sooner lay claim as hosting the most commercialised Olympic Games in history. So commercialised in fact, that the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games were