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

Voluntary organisation

Many sports performers began their sport at a voluntary organisation. Many sports clubs are run by individuals who have previously taken part in or who enjoy the sport. They are not paid to coach and train the performers; they do this in their own time. For the clubs to be able to run participants pay a minimal fee to pay for the grounds, equipment and maintenance. The clubs work with each other to provide competitions for the performers. Voluntary organisations have close links with local governing bodies and LA's.