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Participation and the Health of the Nation

Mass participation initiatives in the UK

  • 3 things to know
  • Component 2

Overview

Sport for All, Sport England, This Girl Can, parkrun, Couch to 5K, the Daily Mile, local authorities and national governing bodies, targeting under-represented groups, and how effective the initiatives are.

What you need to know

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What was Sport for All, and what does Sport England do for mass participation?

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What is meant by mass participation?

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What was the Sport for All campaign?

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  1. 1

    What is meant by mass participation?

    Model answer

    Mass participation is getting as many people as possible to take part in physical activity. The focus is on health and enjoyment rather than excellence.

  2. 2

    What was the Sport for All campaign?

    Model answer

    Sport for All was a campaign launched by the Sports Council in 1972. The campaign aimed to encourage everyone to take part in sport.

  3. 3

    What is the role of Sport England in mass participation?

    Model answer

    Sport England funds and promotes grassroots activity in England. Sport England invests National Lottery and government money in community sport.

  4. 4

    What is Sport England's This Girl Can campaign?

    Model answer

    Sport England launched the This Girl Can campaign in 2015. The campaign encourages women and girls to be active regardless of fear of judgement.

  5. 5

    What is parkrun?

    Model answer

    Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed five-kilometre event held in parks. Parkrun began in 2004 at Bushy Park in London.

  6. 6

    Why has parkrun been successful in raising participation?

    Model answer

    Parkrun is free, local, inclusive and run by volunteers. Walkers and runners of all abilities are welcome.

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