National Governing Bodies in Sport: Who are they and what do they do?

National Governing Bodies in Sport: Who are they and what do they do?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the role of National Governing Bodies in sport and explain how they contribute to the development and regulation of different sports.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson to the students. This will help them understand what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about National Governing Bodies in sport?

What are National Governing Bodies?

National Governing Bodies are organizations that are responsible for administering and developing a specific sport at the national level.

Explain to the students what National Governing Bodies are and what they do.

Examples of National Governing Bodies

Examples of National Governing Bodies include the United States Tennis Association, USA Hockey, and USA Swimming.

Provide some examples of National Governing Bodies to help the students understand what sports are regulated by them.

Roles and Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of National Governing Bodies include developing and implementing policies and regulations, organizing competitions, and providing training and support for athletes and coaches.

Explain the different roles and responsibilities of National Governing Bodies.

Funding

National Governing Bodies receive funding from various sources including the government, sponsorships, and membership fees.

Discuss how National Governing Bodies are funded and why it is important for them to have financial support.

Relationship with International Federations

National Governing Bodies are often affiliated with international federations that oversee the sport on a global level.

Explain the relationship between National Governing Bodies and International Federations.

Benefits of National Governing Bodies

National Governing Bodies play a critical role in the development and regulation of different sports. They provide resources and support that enable athletes and coaches to achieve their goals.

Discuss the benefits of having National Governing Bodies and how they contribute to the success of athletes and coaches.

Quiz

Take a short quiz to test your knowledge on National Governing Bodies in sport.

Create a short quiz to help students test their knowledge on National Governing Bodies. This will help them remember the key points of the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.