6.2 - Development of Elite Performers in Sport Flashcards
What are 5 personal factors necessary for young athletes to progress to elite performance?
- Goal orientation
- Good communication skills
- Patience
- Dedication and determination
- Self-confidence and resilience
Define talent identification in the context of sports.
The multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success.
What is the role of UK Sport in the development of elite performers?
- Distributing National Lottery funding
- Supporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs)
- Providing funding directly to athletes
- Promoting positive sporting conduct and ethics
Fill in the blank: An individual’s _______ is their position in the social structure, which depends on their job, level of income and area they live in.
socio-economic status
List three social factors that influence the development of elite performers.
- Support from friends and family
- Socio-economic status
- Educational provision
What are 3 key features of the World Class Performance Programme?
- Structured support services
- Funding for athletes
- Talent identification and development
Identify the key personal qualities necessary for developing elite performers.
- Commitment and self-discipline
- High pain tolerance
- High levels of self-efficacy
What is the significance of socio-economic status in sports progression?
Can impact an individual’s ability to access resources necessary for training, such as equipment, coaching, and travel.
Socio-economic status
An individual’s position in the social structure, which depends on their job, level of income and area they live in
Describe the support services provided by national institutes of sport for talent development.
- Sports science
- Sports medicine
- Performance lifestyle support
Fill in the blank: A mentor is an individual who helps and guides another person’s _______.
development
What is Sports Equity?
Fairness in sport; equality of access for all; recognizing inequalities in sport and taking steps to address them.
List two examples of organisations involved in elite performer development.
- UK Sport
- English Institute of Sport (EIS)
True or False: The media has no impact on youth participation in sports.
False
What role do educational providers play in the development of elite performers?
They provide positive sporting experiences and strategies to encourage talent progression through links to local clubs.
Identify three physical qualities necessary for an individual to develop as an elite performer.
- High levels of physical fitness
- Highly skilled physically
- Natural talent
What is the purpose of anti-discriminatory practices in sports?
To combat barriers that negatively impact an individual’s progression in sports, such as sexism.
Fill in the blank: The English Institute of Sport (EIS) is a subsidiary of _______.
UK Sport
What is the role of the Performance Solutions team at the EIS?
They work with UK Sport, coaches, and NGB Performance Directors to support the transition from talented junior to elite international performer.
Who were successful graduates of Talent ID programmes mentioned?
GB rower Helen Glover gold medalist
What is the primary aim of the EIS Research and Innovation team?
To ensure Britain’s top athletes have the best equipment and technology available for global competition.
What does the acronym ‘SPORT’ represent in relation to the National Institutes of Sport?
- S = Sport science and sport medicine support
- P = Performance Lifestyle Programmes
- O = Organisations working in partnership
- R = Research and innovation
- T = Top quality facilities and high level coaches.
What does ‘PAMPER’ represent in the context of NGBs providing equality of opportunity?
- P = Positive role models
- A = Accessible facilities
- M = Meet government policies
- P = Policies for under-represented groups
- E = Employment of Sport Development Officers
- R = Resources for inner city areas.
What is a Whole Sport Plan?
NGB strategies to increase participation and enhance talent in their sports.
What is the purpose of the Olympic Podium Programme?
To support highly skilled elite cyclists on a full-time programme.
List the four main areas of support identified by the EIS Performance Pathways Team.
- Pathway Frontline Technical Solutions
- Pathway Education
- Pathway Analytics
- Performance Pathway Health Check.
True or False: National governing bodies (NGBs) are responsible for providing sport-specific coaching awards.
True.
Fill in the blank: The EIS supports the identification and development of talented athletes through the _______.
[World Class Programme].
What is the Gold Event Series?
A flagship programme by UK Sport to bring 100 targeted major international sporting events to the UK between 2013-2023.
Identify three features of an EIS Performance Pathway Health Check.
- Review of current systems and practices
- Consideration of coaching and training environments
- Assessment of long-term vision and strategy for elite development.
What are the two levels of the World Class Performance Programme?
- Podium (supports athletes with realistic medal winning capabilities at the next Olympics/Paralympics
- Podium Potential (subsequent Olympics)
What is the significance of the Futures Programme in British Athletics?
It provides financial and medical support to young, talented athletes aged 17-20.
What are the possible disadvantages of Talent ID programmes?
- May miss late developers
- Require high levels of funding
- Need large numbers to be tested
- No guarantees of success.
What acronym can be used to remember key features of an effective Talent ID programme?
*Testing facilities of a high standard
*Analysis of performers
*Links between organisations involved
*Equal Opportunities for all to apply
*National development squads
*Talent spotting via high quality coaches
What is the primary aim of the National Institutes of Sport?
To identify new athletes with sporting potential and help them progress to the World Class system.
What is the purpose of talent identification programmes?
To screen potential performers and direct them to suitable sports.
What is one of UK Sport’s objectives in staging major international sporting events?
Supporting high performance success
Create engagement opportunities
What role does UK Sport play in Talent Identification?
UK Sport is a lead agency in running Talent ID programmes with National Institutes of Sport
What is the purpose of the World Class Performance Programme?
To drive forward Olympic and Paralympic Performance Pathways
What are the four key phases of UK Sport’s Talent recruitment programmes?
- Talent search
- Phase 1 testing
- Phases 2+3 assessments
- Confirmation phase
What is included in Phase 1 testing of the Talent recruitment programme?
A range of different fitness and skill tests linked to the sport
What does the confirmation phase involve?
Athletes are immersed in the sport’s training environment for 6-12 months
Fill in the blank: UK Sport operates a ‘World Class _______ Transfer’ initiative for athletes interested in exploring potential in another sport.
Talent
What is the aim of the Girls4Gold Canoeing programme?
To increase the female talent pool in various sports, including canoeing
True or False: UK Sport’s Performance Pathway Team provides specialist knowledge for talent and development managers.
True
What does Pathway Analytics enable sports to measure?
The effectiveness of their performance pathway
Identify three key objectives of UK Sport’s Gold Event Series.
- Attract major sporting events
- Drive economic impact
- Engage the public in sport
Discuss the advantages of introducing structured Talent ID programmes in the UK.
- Systematic identification of talent
- Increased participation in sports
- Enhanced support for athletes
Discuss the disadvantages of introducing structured Talent ID programmes in the UK.
- Potential for exclusion of late bloomers
- High costs associated with implementation
- Pressure on young athletes
Explain how the structure of the World Class Performance Pathway supports the development of elite athletes in the UK.
It provides a clearly defined pathway from foundation to podium level
Talent Identification
The multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success
Mentor
An individual who helps and guides another person’s development
Sexism
Discrimination on the basis of sex/gender
Sports equity
Fairness in sport
National Governing Body
An organisation which has responsibility managing its own particular sport
Performance Pathway Team
A combination of EIS and UK sport expertise used to identify and develop world-class talent
