1. We will be looking closely at: ·The advantages and disadvantages of public, private and voluntary provision

2. Public Sector: examples of provision Public sector provision is really wide: ·large multi-sport centres ·swimming pools ·sport pitches ·parks ·adventure playgrounds ·leisure pools ·nature trails ·skateboards parks ·local sports halls

3. Private Sector: examples of provision Private sector provision is a large and growing sector: ·squash and tennis ·fitness and conditioning ·outdoor and adventurous activities ·children's play facilities ·health and spa facilities ·golf

4. Voluntary Sector: examples of provision Sport England estimates that over 5 million people volunteered one billion hours to sport in 2006, and they hope to see this figure rise. ·sports clubs and teams ·countryside activities (Ramblers Association; Community Service Volunteers) ·local jogging, recreational cycling or fitness groups

5. Tripartate provision exists as it would be impossible for any one sector to provide all of the necessary or appropriate facilities to meet the needs and demand of al those who wish to participate in physical recreation and sport. Government policy is to increase participation, there are three reasons, we discussed them within the "concepts of physical activity": ·improve physical and mental health ·reduce anti-social behaviour ·improve individual and community self-esteem

6. Task 1: Local Provision: think about the place you know best! What is the local authority there called? What facilities do you know it provides? Using everyone else's list, are there any you missed? Are there some that your LA does not provide?

7. Task 2: Inequality of Provision: if government policies are to be met it is important that there is equal opportunity for all groups and individuals in society. Did all of the LA's we discussed have the same level of provision? Why does inequality of opportunity exist? ·some local areas are poorly provided in terms of facilities because of local economic circumstances ·some individuals do not have personal resources to be able to participate ·not everyone is aware of the benefits of regular participation in sport or physical recreation, nor of the opportunities available to them ·there may be some social exclusion or discrimination, some individuals may feel unable to, or are discouraged from, joining local clubs

8. Advantages and Disadvantages In pairs discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each sector Swap partners with a different pair and compare lists. Add any extra points

9. Private sector: advantages and disadvantages Advantages: ·can react quickly to meet demand, identified by market research or government policy ·can meet individual needs ·can restrict membership to allow those who use the facility can do so without being bothered by too many people

10. Private sector: advantages and disadvantages Disadvantages: ·joining fees are relatively high and so out of reach of many ·a restriction on numbers means some people join - golf clubs often have long waiting lists ·there can be social exclusivity or discrimination. Actual discrimination is against the law, but private clubs can have rules/criteria to maintain social exclusion ·a sport may suffer from being viewed as exclusive..... e.g. tennis, polo

11. Public sector: advantages and disadvantages Advantages: ·can offer discounted rates for students, OAPs, etc ·cheaper than private sector ·often offer a wider range of facilities

12. Public sector: advantages and disadvantages Disadvantages: ·facilities may not be as up to date as private sector ·overcrowding at peak times ·may not be able to meet demand as quickly as private sector ·facilities may not be open long hours, e.g. if shared with a school

13. Voluntary sector: advantages and disadvantages Advantages: ·is based on enthusiastic individuals = lots of different sports, at all levels ·if an activity is not available, one or two such individual can provide it ·because it is voluntary costs are kept low, to all participants ·local and national government offer financial support as do local businesses, through sponsorship

14. Voluntary sector: advantages and disadvantages Disadvantages: ·this sector is unplanned and relatively uncontrolled. People can support an activity, but cannot demand it ·it does not have an equal opportunities remit - does not have to provide ·there is no guarantee of continuity - what happens if the enthusiastic person moves away? ·financial support from local and national government cannot be guaranteed - consider the current use of public money for sport, and the credit crunch! ·it can still be socially exclusive