1. International Study:
Check List:
The section headings below are a guide and not compulsory but will help you section the
1000 words if written as a project or approx. 750 words and 25 slides if in power point, to
cover the intention of this piece of coursework. It is in essence a ‘local’ and a ‘national’
from the AS course put together.
You can select any nation that has a world standing in your chosen sport. If you intend to
continue as a player in A2 as your single performance role then you will undertake the
study on another nation in that role i.e a rugby player may select New Zealand. A coach
may select Holland for hockey.
Avoid minor countries and non-English speaking as this makes research more difficult.
Ideally it should be a nation that competes in world cup / Olympics etc.
Include: Facts and a bibliography plus photographs, video clips, tables, graphs,
images etc.
Introduction: 150 / 200 words Words
?
Sports standing of nation – World Cups /Olympic success
Sporting Ethos – winning v. participation
National Image / identity / global image
Religious / Indigenous population
Government Standing /Involvement – social and economic impact
Topography – climate / land mass
Grass Roots: Mass Participation 350 /400 words Words
?
Schools / College Provisions – ethos / matches / competitions / P.E
Local community / club provisions – numbers / ethos / structure
Funding and voluntary schemes – overview
Elite Development: 350 /400 words
Words ?
Provisions: Amateur / Professional - overview
National pathways / competitions / provisions (national academy?)
Professional structures – academies / selections?
International opportunities – how can you make it as ‘international player’
Labour migration issues – foreign imports? Adoption issues?
Funding / Agencies – how is elite sport financed?
Critical Analysis: 50 / 75 words Words
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What is good and bad about the sport in your chosen role in your chosen nation?