MMS711: Analysis of the Future of the Sport Industry in Australia

This essay provides an in-depth analysis of the Australian sport industry, focusing on the four-step pyramid model of sports development. It examines the model's historical context, its application in promoting mass participation and identifying elite athletes, and its strategic importance in the progress and development of athletes. The essay highlights the roles of the ASC and NSOs, discussing the evolving demands of sports development and the future delivery scope within the Australian framework. It explores the balance between funding for elite athletes and mass participation, and critiques the model's effectiveness, considering both top-down and bottom-up approaches. The author also compares the Australian model with other nations' sports development policies, and analyzes the factors influencing the production of new athletes across various sports categories. The essay concludes with a discussion of the future delivery scope of the sports framework of Australia with the primary role to be played by the ASC and NSOs.