1. Learning Outcomes All of you will…
Discuss the characteristics of the private & voluntary sectors
Suggest & list the advantages & disadvantages of the private & voluntary sector
Recall the information learnt from this lesson and previous lessons to answer an exam question

2. Private Sector Characteristics…
Foremost objective is to make a profit
Provide high quality facilities
Membership & admission charges are higher than the public sector
Target high value goods & services for better-off members of the community
Do not have a public service commitment or remit

3. Private Sector
A large & growing sector – offering many employment opportunities & adding to country’s economic activity
With your partner can you think of 2 examples of what Private enterprises now often provide?
PRIVATE SECTOR – consists of mainly commercial companies who provide leisure and recreation facilities & services as a business venture, and for profit
More similar now then 25 years ago to public sector

4. Children’s Play facilities Fitness & Conditioning
Squash & tennis
Golf
OAA
Children’s Play facilities
Fitness & Conditioning
Health & Spa Facilities

5. Rapid expansion in the private sector
Increased awareness of health & exercise
Increasing national wealth
Facilities are of high quality which is
reflected in their admission/membership
charges
FEAR
Pick all the best recreational opportunities & users leaving the public sector to provide more expensive facilities (large swimming pools) for the less well-off members of society

6. Relationship between Public & Private
Governments have insisted that local councils manage their facilities efficiently & effectively
In the early 1990’s the policy of ‘Compulsory Competitive Tendering’ was introduced (now moved on to ‘Best Value’ system) to introduce to the public sector the standards of management & service evident in the private sector
Private sector has to treat its users like customers if they don’t like it then they won’t come back

7. Advantages & Disadvantages
Class are divided into two: One half researching advantages & the other disadvantages… You are then going to swap with someone in the other half and discuss and write down their points
Squash 1980’s increase in interest – quickly built squash clubs

8. Exam-Style Question
‘It would be beneficial to allow the private sector to provide sport & physical recreation facilities for all, as it would do so more efficiently & with higher quality’. Discuss this statement. (6 marks)

9. Peer Assessment Ensure they have written about both positives & negatives
Can react quickly to demand
It has the money to meet individuals needs
Would offer more employment & activity opportunities to society
Not everyone could afford the membership/cost
People may feel that they didn’t fit in as there is a degree of social exclusivity
May be long waiting lists to join as there could be a restriction in numbers

10. ** For every paid professional club there are hundreds of amateur ones
Voluntary Sector
Biggest sector in terms of the amount & range of provision that is made Think of who in your club/team could be a volunteer & what kinds of PA are provided through the voluntary sector
** For every paid professional club there are hundreds of amateur ones

11. RESOURCES?
CHANGING ROOMS MIT, TRAINING EQUIPMENT, NO MORE THAN INDIVIDUAL TURNING UP

12. Where do these resources come from?
Grants from local authorities, councils etc. (local councils get their funding from government grants & local taxes)
Grants from the National Lottery (Awards for All, Sport England)
Annual subscriptions & match fees
Fund raising activities
Income from social activities e.g. club bar
Where do these resources come from?

14. Local Sports Clubs
Own facility
Hire from local authorities, councils & parish councils
All other roles that are required in a club will be filled by volunteers
May introduce paid roles if they have ambitions to move
All other roles that are required in a club will be filled by volunteers

15. Voluntary Sector Characteristics
It operates on a non-profit basis
Players & participants pay to play through match fees/subscriptions
Support roles within a team/club are filled by volunteers
They receive grant aids & support from the National Lottery Sport England & the National Governing Body
Raise funds through social activities, raffles etc.
Any income generation will be retained within the club to enhance facilities
This sector has the whole range of sporting & physical recreation activities
Read from book in pairs . One read & one takes notes. Then swap have you got same notes??

16. Advantages? or Disadvantages?
What do you think?
Complete the sheet filling in if they are advantages or disadvantages
Can the voluntary sector provide equality for all?
No cos if a provision doesn’t exist we cannot make the voluntary sector provide one

17. Exam - Style Question
Explain the terms public, private & voluntary sectors (3 marks)
Use the definitions in your book to mark your answers (pg )

18. Advantage
or Disadvantage?
Adv
Based on the enthusiasm of individuals, a whole range of activities and at different levels can be available
It exists for the people who choose to become involved so there is rarely an economic disincentive
Dis
It is unplanned & relatively uncontrolled. No one can be demanded to organise activities etc.
A lot of financial support from local & national government and even through community & local sponsorship
Does not have an equal opportunities remit
It can be socially exclusive
Continuity cannot be guaranteed
If an opportunity is lacking in an area then one or more person with enthusiasm can provide that opportunity
Financial support cannot be guaranteed e.g. if there is a change in the economic climate then grants may be reduced

19. Home Learning
Research & write notes on the governments system ‘Compulsory Competitive Tendering’ & ‘Best Value’
For next lesson 