7. Methods of assessment
8. 3000 word essay analysing the role of sport development, the polices associated with such and the impact of sporting initiatives relating to participation, communities or elite pathways. . (LOs 1,2) (60%)

2. 20 min + 5 min questions presentation exploring the process of setting up a sport development scheme and identifying potential barriers. (LOs 3,4) (40%)

Introduction 

• Provide an outline of sport development within the UK. Through this, you should  analyse sport policy process’ and its implementation of a variety of development strategies to improve government concerns relating to societal aspects, health and wellbeing or sporting pathways.
• Provide an overview of the visions of three key sporting development agencies such as Sport England, UK Sport, NGBs (FA, LTA, ASA), Sport Coach UK, South Yorkshire Sport Local Authorities and Active Fusion.

Main body

• Analyse the differing emphasis which each agency has in the development of sport.
• Review and analyse the objectives found in both national and local current sport development schemes and initiatives
• Evaluate the impacts of such initiatives on sport development within the UK.

Conclusion

• Summarise key points suggesting future directions of sporting development.

Referencing

• References using the Harvard style of referencing from journals, textbooks and appropriate websites.

Writing style

• Appropriate sentence structure, grammar and spelling, academic writing style.

Learning Outcomes

To successfully complete this assignment, learners will be able to fulfill the requirements of the following learning outcomes:

1. Critically analyse the role of sport development and its associated agencies in sport and leisure provision in the UK.
2. Evaluate the impact of recent/current sport development initiatives in the UK.

Essay

• Allows for individuality, creativity and expression

• Develops skills in written communication

• Enables students to demonstrate their ability to construct fluent, logical arguments

• Allows students to bring together different strands of their thinking and learning into a synoptic argument.

Presentations

• Public performance usually ensures good research and preparation and thus engagement with deep learning about the presentation topic

• Encourages the development of real-world transferrable skills:

1. Question and answer session develop interview skills
2. Engagement with presentation technologies develop ICT skills
3. Collaborative work addresses the interpersonal skills necessary to work in a team.