Module 3: Contemporary issues

Current issues in sport

1. Introduction
2. Deviance
   1. Gamesmanship
3. Drugs and banned substances
   1. Reasons why people take drugs in sport
   2. Brief history of drugs in sport
   3. Banned substances activity
4. Globalisation in sport
5. Commercialisation
6. Health initiatives
7. Education and sport in schools
   1. PESSYP
   2. Other school sports initiatives
8. Child protection issues in sport
   1. Key principles that coaches must adhere to
   2. Types of abuse that can occur
9. Religion, culture and racism in sport
10. Gender
11. Current issues activity

Other school sports initiatives

As part of the strategy, the Youth Sport Trust works in partnership with the DCSF and DCMS to support the development of Specialist Sports Colleges and School Sport Partnerships. They also promote several other initiatives:

Step into Sport - this programme focuses on young people aged 14 to 19, giving them a chance to become involved in sports leadership and volunteering.

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Gifted and Talented - this programme is designed to help elite young athletes realise their potential.

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The National Competition Framework - this framework aims to build a world-class system of competitive sport for young people.

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