Opportunity, Provision & Esteem
Opportunity – Having the chance to take pert and/or get to the top.
Provision – Having the conditions or physical tools to take part and/or get to the top.
Esteem – Issues to do with respect, admiration, value and appreciation. The perception that society has of an individual or groups affects their likelihood of both taking part and of achieving excellence.
Factors Relating to Opportunity, Provision and Esteem that can influence Mass Participation and Sporting Excellence
OPPORTUNITY
MASS PARTICIPATION SPORTING EXCELLENCE
Disposable income. Funding and financial support e.g. National Lottery or sponsorship money.
Ability, skill, health or fitness or playing standard. Skill level and performance lifestyle.
The amount of time available after work and other commitments. Chance to train full time.
Do you actually want to take part? Are suitable and appealing activities available? Whether individuals choose to make the sacrifices and give the all-round commitment needed to get to the top.
PROVISION
MASS PARTICIPATION SPORTING EXELLENCE
The presence or absence of suitable equipment and/or facilities. The availability of world class facilities and equipment.
Access – for example for wheelchairs if necessary. The availability of sport science and other ‘high tech’ support – modern technological products.
Availability of suitable transport – privately owned or public transport. Distance from or access to high performance or National Institute centres e.g. National Tennis Centre, SW London; warm weather training in Cyprus or high altitude training venues for athletes.
Suitable and available clubs, activities, leagues, competitions or courses nearby. Suitable and regular competitions with and against other high level performers.
The right coaching at the right level by suitably qualified staff. The right highly qualified and experienced coaches.
Well-maintained and equipped, private and clean changing and social areas. Performance lifestyle
Provision – Having the conditions or physical tools to take part and/or get to the top.
Esteem – Issues to do with respect, admiration, value and appreciation. The perception that society has of an individual or groups affects their likelihood of both taking part and of achieving excellence.
Factors Relating to Opportunity, Provision and Esteem that can influence Mass Participation and Sporting Excellence
OPPORTUNITY
MASS PARTICIPATION SPORTING EXCELLENCE
Disposable income. Funding and financial support e.g. National Lottery or sponsorship money.
Ability, skill, health or fitness or playing standard. Skill level and performance lifestyle.
The amount of time available after work and other commitments. Chance to train full time.
Do you actually want to take part? Are suitable and appealing activities available? Whether individuals choose to make the sacrifices and give the all-round commitment needed to get to the top.
PROVISION
MASS PARTICIPATION SPORTING EXELLENCE
The presence or absence of suitable equipment and/or facilities. The availability of world class facilities and equipment.
Access – for example for wheelchairs if necessary. The availability of sport science and other ‘high tech’ support – modern technological products.
Availability of suitable transport – privately owned or public transport. Distance from or access to high performance or National Institute centres e.g. National Tennis Centre, SW London; warm weather training in Cyprus or high altitude training venues for athletes.
Suitable and available clubs, activities, leagues, competitions or courses nearby. Suitable and regular competitions with and against other high level performers.
The right coaching at the right level by suitably qualified staff. The right highly qualified and experienced coaches.
Well-maintained and equipped, private and clean changing and social areas. Performance lifestyle