Unit 3 Understanding the Structure of Sport and Recreation at a Local, Regional and National Level

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Unit 3Understanding the Structure of Sport and
Recreation at a Local, Regional and National Level

• Nicola Race
• Sports Leadership and Volunteering Officer
• Berkshire Sport

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Local Structure of Sport

• What do we mean by local structure?
• Organisations (public or private) that provide a
  service over a small defined area (e.g. town,
  city or district).
• Why should you know about them?
• You will be delivering your activities for them!!
  (Paid or voluntary)

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Task 1

• In groups, write down all types of
  organisations/venues that deliver or host sport
  and recreation activities at a local level.
• E.g Leisure Centres
• You have 5 minutes to write your list

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List of Organisations

• Leisure Centres
• Sports Clubs
• Golf Clubs
• Waterside/ Lake Centres
• Outdoor Centres
• Fitness Gyms
• Skate Parks
• Sports Stadiums
• Ski Centres

Uniformed Groups Youth Clubs Church Groups Local
Authorities
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National and Regional Development of Sport

• There are many regional and national
  organisations that develop sport.
• It is important to be aware of who they are and
  what they do, as some of the programmes might
  interest you and let you be a sports leader!

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Task 2Guess the Organisation!

• In groups of 3/4
• Correctly match up the

Logo
Organisation Name
Organisation details

• You have 8 minutes
• Winners will receive a prize!

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Results1 point for two correct matches2 points
for three correct matches
A UK wide multi-agency partnership that is
committed to developing sport and physical
activity throughout the Youth Sector. Act as a
coordinated voice for sport and physical
activity for the whole sector to ensure it
supports rather than inhibits the development of
active lifestyles.
www.youthactive.org
Working together in genuine partnership to help
the people of Berkshire to start, stay and
succeed in sport and physical activity at every
level
www.berkshiresport.com
Delivering high quality PE and sport to all young
people, regardless of ability
www.youthsporttrust.org
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Results Cont.1 point for two correct matches2
points for three correct matches
We are responsible for Government policy on the
arts, sport, the National Lottery, tourism,
libraries, museums and galleries, broadcasting,
creative industries including film and the music
industry, press freedom and regulation,
licensing, gambling and the historic environment.
www.dcms.gov.uk
A charitable organisation dedicated to the
development and implementation of coaches and
coaching throughout the UK
www.sportscoachuk.org
Work in partnership to lead sport in the UK to
world-class success
www.uksport.gov.uk
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Results Cont.1 point for two correct matches2
points for three correct matches
It is a nationwide network of world class support
services, designed to foster the talents of our
elite athletes
www.eis2win.co.uk
Speaks and acts to promote, protect and develop
the interests of sport and physical recreation at
all levels
www.ccpr.org.uk
The official national organisation responsible
for the development of sport for disabled people
in England
www.efds.net
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Results Cont.1 point for two correct matches2
points for three correct matches
UK's leading organisation dedicated to improving
and promoting opportunities for women and girls
in sport and physical activity.
www.wsf.org.uk
Oversees the development and management of
Athletics, from grassroots right through to
podium
www.ukathletics.net
Association runs various programmes and
facilities to meet the needs of Team GB athletes
throughout the four-year Olympic cycle.
www.olympics.org.uk
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Results Cont.1 point for two correct matches2
points for three correct matches
Providing services and funding to sport in
England.
www.sportengland.org
 Inspiring people and communities through
leadership qualifications in sport
www.sportsleaders.org
Providing, managing, operating and developing
sport and recreation services in the United
Kingdom
www.isrm.co.uk
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What is Available to Me as a Sports Leader?

• Berkshire Sport
• Volunteer Opportunities to lead sports sessions
• Opportunities to be employed as a coach (with the
  appropriate qualifications)
• Opportunities to access training courses

• Youth Sport Trust
• Step into Sport volunteer programme
• And many more

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The Role you can Play in the Local Community

• You should have a good idea about what a Sports
  Leader does and how they should behave

Be a good Role Model
Responsible
Organised
Stay Safe
Make things fun
Approachable
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Task 3True or False Game!!

• We need to define your level responsibility and
  what you can do with your CSL Award.
• For the following statements you must decide
  whether it is

TRUE
FALSE
or
Prizes will be awarded!!!
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As a qualified Community Sports Leader you can
lead a variety of advanced sports specific skill
sessions

• The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership
  provides the ideal first step onto the coaching
  ladder.
• The CSL qualifies you to lead basic activity
  sessions.
• If you want to develop more advanced leadership
  skills you will need to complete the relevant
  National Governing Body Qualifications. You be
  then have the correct insurance to carry out
  activities.

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As a CSL leader you can organise your own private
sports activity sessions

• You can lead sports activity sessions without
  being supervised.
• However, there needs to be a main organiser (e.g.
  sports club head coach) in case of an emergency.
  This is due to insurance cover.

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You can lead basic fitness sessions and set up
fitness tests.

• You can set up fitness tests and lead circuit
  sessions, as a method of increasing knowledge
  about health and fitness
• You can become a Gym Instructor/ Personal
  Trainer/ Aerobics Instructor by undertaking
  additional specific qualifications

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You can organise a sports tournament for your
local community/ school

• You can organise a tournament on your own or in a
  group depending on the size of the competition.

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You will be responsible for carrying out risk
assessments for your sessions

• You need to make sure the equipment and venue is
  appropriate and fit for purpose
• You need to check that participants are wearing
  the appropriate clothing
• You need to carry out risk assessments and take
  appropriate action if there is any risk/danger

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You need to be a good performer for all the
games and activities you are delivering

• You do not need to have any sporting talent to be
  a good sports leader

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You need to devise a session plan every session
that you deliver

• It is important to plan each session and keep
  track of what you have delivered to allow for
  progression and variety
• It is good practice to keep exemplar session
  plans to use for future activity sessions

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The CSL qualification provides an ideal stepping
stone to employment
Last one!!

• Working as a sports activity leader on summer
  holiday play schemes
• Contact local Sports Development Officer to find
  out local opportunities

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A national programme for 16-19 year olds to
volunteer in sport in the local community.

• Get awarded for your Volunteering hours
• The 10 hours of volunteering for this award can
  contribute to
• SIS
• Achieve, 50, 100 or 200 hours for accreditation
• Nationally recognised achievement
• Log all your hours online