Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport - Routes to sporting excellence in the UK

Question 1

What is UK Sport?

Answer 1

An organisation which aims to develop elite sports men and women

Question 2

Who sponsors/funds UK Sport?

Answer 2

The government and National Lottery

Question 3

How does UK Sport develop elite athletes?

Answer 3

1. identify potential talent in sport
2. support athletes lifestyle
3. support athletes coaching
4. support through research, sport science and sports medicine via [EIS]
5. Provide ‘World Class Programme’ to pathway to success

ILC EIS WCP

Question 4

What does EIS stand for?

Answer 4

English Institute of Sport

Question 5

What are the 9 digits of how UK Sport help develop athletes?

Answer 5

ILC EIS WCP

Question 6

What are the two distinct levels of the WCP?

Answer 6

1. podium

2. Podium Potential

Question 7

What is a podium athlete?

Answer 7

An athlete trying to win a medal at Olympics/Paralympics within 4 years

Question 8

What is a podium potential athlete

Answer 8

An athlete trying to win a medal at Olympics/Paralympics within 8 years

Question 9

What is talent ID?

Answer 9

Identifying sporting talent amongst the general public or within sports clubs and community projects

Question 10

What happens within phase 1 on talent ID?

Answer 10

involves skill based tests

Question 11

Give four examples of skill based tests used in talent ID:

Answer 11

1. sprints
2. strength tests
3. aerobic fitness
4. jumps

Question 12

What happens during phase 2 and 3 of talent ID?

Answer 12

Further assessments of athlete’s suitability for the sport

Question 13

Give some examples of further assessments within phase 2 and 3 of talent ID:

Answer 13

1. physical and medical screening
2. performance lifestyle workshops
3. psychological assessments

Question 14

What happens in the final stage of talent ID?

Answer 14

This is known as the confirmation phase where selected athletes train over 6-12 months

Question 15

what type of assessment happens during the final stage of talent ID?

Answer 15

Athletes are continuously assessed to measure progression and suitability for elite sport

Question 16

What happens to those athletes who do not make the final cut?

Answer 16

They are encouraged to continue the sport through club system

Question 17

What is #DiscoverYourPower?

Answer 17

An initiative created in 2016 which involves the partnership of UK Sport, EIS and British Cycling

Question 18

What is the purpose of #DiscoverYourPower?

Answer 18

To identify future Olympic and Paralympic medal winners

Question 19

What is an example of a World Class Programme?

Answer 19

DiscoverYourPower

Question 20

What type of people is #DiscoverYourPower looking for?

Answer 20

1. Track Cyclists aged 15-21
2. Good speed and power
3. Competitive
4. Right mindset to cope with pressurised training environment
5. Able to respond to guidance from elite coaches

Question 21

What does #DiscoverYourPower provide to athletes?

Answer 21

1. science and technology

2. medicine

Question 22

What does PHC stand for?

Answer 22

Pathway Health Check

Question 23

Who runs the PHC?

Answer 23

UK Sport

Question 24

How often is a PHC done?

Answer 24

Every 4 years

Question 25

What happens within a PHC?

Answer 25

Discussions and shared analyses between the performance pathway team and the sport's key coaches

Question 26

What is the importance of PHC?

Answer 26

It is a way to measure the effectiveness of the performance pathway and checks whether the athlete has made good transition between junior and senior levels

Question 27

What is an example of a national campaign?

Answer 27

Tall and Talented

Question 28

What was tall and talented created for/

Answer 28

To prepare potential medal winners for the 2016 Rio Olympics

Question 29

How much money does UK Sport invest into podium and podium potential athletes a year?

Answer 29

£100 million (2015)

Question 30

How does UK Sport support athlete's living costs?

Answer 30

Provides (APA) via National Lottery Fund

Question 31

What does APA stand for?

Answer 31

Athlete Performance Award

Question 32

What is the name of the case study athlete on the World Class Programme?

Answer 32

Jonnie Peacock

Question 33

How many athletes are in the WCP?

Answer 33

1,300

Question 34

Explain the WCP case study:

Answer 34

1. Jonnie Peakcok had his leg amputated at the age of 5 2. 2008 his podium potential was noticed at a talent ID day 3. Invited to train with other young athletes and worked with well-qualified coaches 4. 2012 T44 100m gold in-front of 80,000 capacity crowd 5. 2015 Paralympic World and European Champion and trains with Adam Gemili and James Dasaolu

Question 35

what is the main role of UK Sport?

Answer 35

to maximise performance of UK athletes in Olympic and Paralympics and global sports events

Question 36

How is success measured in UK Sport?

Answer 36

The number of medals won and the number of medallists developed

Question 37

What are the two ways in which UK Sport invest 70% of their income

Answer 37

1. Central funding for NGB's | 2. Funding for athletes through APA

Question 38

What does NGB stand for?

Answer 38

National Governing Body

Question 39

What does central funding for NBG's allow for UK excellence?

Answer 39

Enables NGBs to operate WCPs and ensure athletes have access to personal and training support to prepare for world-standard competition

Question 40

What does funding for athletes through APA allow for UK excellence?

Answer 40

The national Lottery funded award contributes to living and sporting costs of athletes

Question 41

What are some additional ways in which UK Sport try to support athletes?

Answer 41

1. development of top-class coaches 2. running talent ID programmes 3. fast-track future medallists through organisations and campaigns 4. development of warm-weather training and acclimatisation 5. providing high-performance training facilities