13.2 development of elite performers in sport Flashcards
What is talent identification?
the multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success
Identify the key personal factors and qualities needed for an elite performer
- commitment and self-discipline
- determination to succeed, single-minded and mentally tough
- highly motivated with the desire to succeed
- willing to self-sacrifice
- high pain tolerance
- high levels of self-confidence and self-efficacy
- highly skilled physically
- high physical fitness levels
- patient
Define the elite
the best, highest levels ports’ performers at ‘excellence’ level
Define socio-economic status
an individual’s position in the social structure, which depends on their job, level of income and where they live
Define sexism
discrimination on the basis of sex/gender
Define sports equity
fairness in sport; equality of access for all; recognising inequalities in sport and taking steps to address them
What is a National Governing Body? (NGB)
an organisation that has responsibility for managing its own particular sport e.g. England Netball
What are the key social and cultural factors necessary to progress as an elite performer?
- high socio-economic status
- evidence of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice within a sport and setting of equity targets
- high quality, supportive educational provision
- structured levels of competition to progress through
- high levels of media coverage and role models to aspire to
- supportive friends and family
What does UK sport do?
invest and distribute National Lottery funding for elite performer development in order to maximise the performance of UK athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games
What are the roles and purposes of the National Institutes of Sport?
Sport science and sport medicine support
Performance lifestyle programmes are provided
Organisations work in partnership e.g. EIS and UK Sport
Research and innovation
Top quality facilities and high level coaches
State the ways in which NGBs try to provide equality of opportunity
Positive role models used to promote sport to target groups
Accessible facilities provided and developed for groups with a particular need
Meet government polices on sport and recreation
Polices put in place to target under-represented groups e.g. ethnic minorities
Employment of sport-specific sport development officers (SDOs) to promote sport to under-represented groups
Resources invested in inner city centres
State the reasons for using talent ID programmes
- all potential performers can be screened
- performers directed to sports most suited to their talents
- development process can be accelerated as a result of info gained
- efficient use can be made of available funding for talent ID schemes
- chance of producing medallists improved
- provide a co-ordinated approach between organisations e.g. NGBs, EIS and UK Sport
State the possible disadvantages of Talent ID programmes
- may miss late developers
- require high levels of funding
- require large numbers to be tested to be of use
- no guarantee of success
- most sports in competition for the same talent pool, high profile sports attract the best performer
What are the key features
of an effective talent ID programme using TALENT?
Testing facilities of a high standard
Analysis of performance via a clear data base
Links between organisations involved in Talent ID ensure a co-ordinated approach
Equal opportunities for all to apply
National development squads exist to develop through
Talent spotting via high level coaches
Define mentor
an individual who helps and guides another person’s development
