10 Questions
What was David Moffett critical of in the way sport is organized in the UK?
Many sports are still run in an amateurish way and there is a huge need for modernisation.
How much does the government estimate to spend on sport and physical activity in England alone?
£2.2bn a year
How many different organizations are currently involved in running sport in the UK?
Over 500
What is the primary role of UK Sport?
Development of Britain's elite athletes
Who oversees the three-pronged approach to sport in the UK?
Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
What is the main source of UK Sport's funding?
Lottery Sports Fund
What is the primary aim of Sport England's investment in sport?
To get people to start playing sport, to stay playing sport and to succeed in sport
What is the government's target for the percentage of pupils doing two hours of sport a week?
75%
What government departments oversee school sport?
DCMS and Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
What is the responsibility of Sport Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales?
Development of the grassroots and health-related programmes
Study Notes
- A significant report was published, aiming to modernize the organization and structure of sport in the UK
- The government spends £2.2bn annually on sports and physical activity in England alone
- David Moffett, former CEO of Sport England, criticized the amateurish manner of sports organization in the UK, warning of lack of success without modernization
- Over 500 organizations run sport in the UK, with 13 in golf alone
- Reorganizations have been made to streamline the structure, but doubts remain about their effectiveness and efficiency
- Elite Sport: UK Sport's role includes developing Britain's elite athletes with drug testing and major event organization. Founded in 1997, funded through government and lottery cash worth £30m-a-year
- Other Sport: Sport England focuses on grassroots and health programs, investing £2bn since 1994. Operates through regional bodies, filters money to local clubs, but face unclear division of responsibilities and staff cuts
- School Sport: DCMS and DfES jointly oversee school sport, investing £459m over three years. Aim to increase weekly sport participation to 75% of pupils, but only one-third of schools currently meet this target, and 60% of Olympic medals at the Sydney Olympics won by privately educated athletes.
Explore the issues surrounding the governance of sports in the UK and the potential need for change, as highlighted in a significant report. Learn about the criticisms and challenges faced by the current system of sporting organizations and funding.
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