Elite sport in
schools is
extra-
curricular
activity.
Ethos
Participation ethic prevails.
Ethic is determined by the
teacher. Education aim.
Selection
Inter-school sport voluntary activity
Status
Inter-school sport is lower status compared to PE
Organisation
Some Governing Body Competitions e.g FA
schools knockout. Individual
teachers/SSCo’s may organise local
leagues. Inter-school fixtures may be
organised on a friendly basis.
Leader
Teachers tend to be in charge of sport. It’s a
voluntary commitment. Some coaches
employed in specialist sports.
Contract of teacher/coach
Teacher has permanent contract
Club links
Government initiatives: School Co-ordinators Programme.
Local authority sports development team work with clubs
and schools. Governing bodies and more affluent clubs have
youth development officer.
Awards
Governing Body Award Schemes. World Class
funding programme for top athletes is
administered by UK Sport. Private sponsorships
are available for individuals/teams
Progression
Progression through Junior clubs
Australia
Focus/aim
Sport focus on mass participation ethic.
Has state and national representations in
some sports e.g. Australia Schools Rugby,
Pacific School Games.
Ethos
Development of games through
strong emphasis on participation.
Education aim.
Selection
Intra and
inter-school
participation for
all in wide range
of sports
Status
PE and inter-school sport
have an equal high priority in
the curriculum
Organisation
State Competitions
organised by school sports
associations e.g. Victoria
Secondary Schools Sports
Associations (VSSSA)
Leader
Teacher leads Sport
Education and PE
programmes. Specialist
coaches can be hired.
Senior pupils used as
Sports Programme
Leaders.
Contract of teacher/coach
Teacher has permanent contract
Club links
Sports linkage
programme has extensive
links between clubs and
schools.
Progression
Progression to sports institutes
or academies through the club
system
Awards
State Awards to recognise
achievement and contribution e.g.
Baron de Coubertin Awards in
Victoria.
Community
interest
Minimal community interest.
Tends to be parental interest.