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SDC - Coggle Diagram
SDC
Foundation:
What is it? The baseline of the continuum where young children learn fundamental movement skills (e.g., running, jumping, catching, and hand-eye coordination).
Primary Setting: Early years physical education (PE) classes, primary school playgrounds, and multi-sport taster sessions.
The Goal: To build confidence and physical literacy so children develop a lifelong love for being active.
Approach: Fun, playful, and completely non-competitive.
Participation:
What is it? Where individuals choose to take part in specific sports regularly during their free time.
Primary Setting: School extra-curricular clubs, local community recreational leagues, or just playing a sport casually with friends for health and social reasons.
The Goal: Staying fit, having fun, and enjoying the social aspect of sport without the pressure of strict, high-level competition.
Approach: Structured but relaxed, inclusive, and lifestyle-oriented.
Performance:
What is it? The transition from casual play to structured, highly competitive sport. Players at this stage possess refined, sport-specific skills and show a commitment to improvement.
Primary Setting: District, county, or regional development academies and high-level local sports clubs.
The Goal: To win competitions, hone tactical awareness, and progress through structured talent pathways (like county setups).
Approach: Disciplined, structured, and involving regular coaching and training sessions.
Excellence/Elite:
What is it? The absolute pinnacle of the pyramid, representing the top tier of athletes who perform at national or international standards.
Primary Setting: National teams, professional sports clubs, the Olympic/Paralympic squads, or elite sports academies.
The Goal: Achieving world-class success, breaking records, and competing full-time.
Approach: Highly demanding, heavily funded, involving specialised medical/dietary support, and treating sport as a full-time career.