Module 2: Organisations responsible for sports development

Sports Development

1. National organisations
   1. National Governing Bodies
2. Governing body activity
   1. Local organisations
   2. Department of culture media and sport (DCMS)
   3. Sport England
   4. UK Sport
   5. Youth Sport Trust
   6. British Olympic Association
3. Governing body 2 activity
4. Roles of organisations
5. Roles of organisations activity

Youth Sport Trust

This is a charity that has been set up for young children to develop sport and PE in terms of quality and quantity. The Youth Sport Trust works in partnership with schools and colleges to enhance sport. They aim to increase participation within sport with the focus on young people enjoying sport. Not only to develop their fitness levels but to develop wider skills such as social inclusion, confidence and team work to mention just a few. They have implemented many programmes based at different levels, ranging from participation such as the TOP programmes to the talented e.g. STARS, they have included programmes for volunteering and coaching e.g. Young ambassadors plus international programmes within leadership. To find out more about Youth Sport Trust click on the link below.

Youth Sport Trust

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