13.2 Development of elite performers in sport Flashcards
What is talent identification
Multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success
what are the personal factors and qualities necessary t develop as an elite performer
- Commitment
- determination to succeed
- highly motivated
- willing to self sacrifice
- high pain tolerance
- high levels of self confidence
- highly skilled
- high level of physical fitness
What are the 3 organisations providing support and progression
- Uk sport
- national institutes of sport
- NGB’s
What does Uk sport do
- Develops high performers
- increase sporting excellence
- runs talent ID programmes
- Funds NGB’s
- gives life style advice
What does the EIS do
-helps coaches and performers improve their performance
-provides sports science, medicine, tech, life style support
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What do NGB’s do
- invest money in deprived city areas
- provides accessible facilities for all members of society
- promotes participation to develop elite performers
What are talent programmes common characteristics
- High standard testing facilities
- make use of appropriate tests
- keep a database of results
- wide spread testing to ensure equal opportunities clear -plan clear development pathway
How does talent pathways develop talent
- Frontline technical solutions
- education
- analytics
- pathway health checks
- strategy
What are the 2 levels of World class performance programmes
- Podium
- podium potential
What are the key features of the gold event series
Uk sports flagship programmes
Aims to bring major international events to UK
Works with relevant NGB’s
