How can mass participation support excellence?

Mass participation and sporting excellence and the tension between them, the benefits of participation, the sports development pyramid and its levels, and Sport England's sports development continuum.

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What is meant by mass participation?

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What is meant by sporting excellence?

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Why is there a tension between mass participation and excellence?

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What is meant by mass participation?
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Mass participation is getting as many people as possible to take part in sport and physical activity. The aim is health and enjoyment for all.
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What is meant by sporting excellence?
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Sporting excellence is the development of performers to the highest level. The aim is elite success and medals.
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Why is there a tension between mass participation and excellence?
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Funding is limited, so money given to elite sport cannot go to grassroots sport. Governments must decide how to divide it.
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How can mass participation support excellence?
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A larger base of participants gives a bigger pool of talent. More people taking part means more potential champions.
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How can excellence support mass participation?
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Elite success and role models can inspire people to take up sport. Home events can boost interest in a sport.
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What are the benefits of participation to the individual?
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Participation improves physical health, mental wellbeing and social contact. Sport can also build confidence and skills.

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