Module 2: Providers of sport development

Sports Development

1. Introduction
2. Structure of sport
   1. Department of culture media and sport (DCMS)
   2. Sport England
   3. UK Sport
   4. Governing bodies
3. Governing body activity
   1. Sports Coach UK
   2. Youth Sport Trust
   3. English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS)
   4. English Institute for Sport (EIS)
   5. Local authorities
   6. Voluntary organisation
   7. Private sector
   8. Professional providers
4. Associated benefits of providers activity

English Institute for Sport (EIS)

The EIS is a world class organisation, who is funded by the Sport England Lottery Fund. They offer a nationwide network of world class training facilities and support services for elite athletes with the aim of improving UK sports success at International level.

The EIS features nine regional multi-sport hub sites, supported by 35 satellite centres, where they supply a range of support services to the elite athletes.

EIS