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

To learn about the routes to sporting excellence in the UK

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What is UK Sport?

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An organisation which aims to develop elite sports men and women

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Who sponsors/funds UK Sport?

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The government and National Lottery

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How does UK Sport develop elite athletes?

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  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

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What does EIS stand for?

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English Institute of Sport

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

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ILC EIS WCP

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What are the two distinct levels of the WCP?

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  1. podium

2. Podium Potential

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What is a podium athlete?

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

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What is a podium potential athlete

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

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What is talent ID?

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

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What happens within phase 1 on talent ID?

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involves skill based tests

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

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  1. sprints
  2. strength tests
  3. aerobic fitness
  4. jumps
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What happens during phase 2 and 3 of talent ID?

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Further assessments of athlete’s suitability for the sport

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

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  1. physical and medical screening
  2. performance lifestyle workshops
  3. psychological assessments
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What happens in the final stage of talent ID?

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

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

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

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

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They are encouraged to continue the sport through club system

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What is #DiscoverYourPower?

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

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What is the purpose of #DiscoverYourPower?

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To identify future Olympic and Paralympic medal winners

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What is an example of a World Class Programme?

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DiscoverYourPower

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What type of people is #DiscoverYourPower looking for?

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  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
21
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What does #DiscoverYourPower provide to athletes?

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  1. science and technology

2. medicine

22
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What does PHC stand for?

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Pathway Health Check

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Who runs the PHC?

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UK Sport

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How often is a PHC done?

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Every 4 years

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What happens within a PHC?

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

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What is the importance of PHC?

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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

27
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What is an example of a national campaign?

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Tall and Talented

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What was tall and talented created for/

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To prepare potential medal winners for the 2016 Rio Olympics

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

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£100 million (2015)

30
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How does UK Sport support athlete’s living costs?

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Provides (APA) via National Lottery Fund

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What does APA stand for?

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Athlete Performance Award

32
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What is the name of the case study athlete on the World Class Programme?

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Jonnie Peacock

33
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How many athletes are in the WCP?

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1,300

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Explain the WCP case study:

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  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
35
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what is the main role of UK Sport?

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

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How is success measured in UK Sport?

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The number of medals won and the number of medallists developed

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

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  1. Central funding for NGB’s

2. Funding for athletes through APA

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What does NGB stand for?

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National Governing Body

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

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

40
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What does funding for athletes through APA allow for UK excellence?

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

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

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  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

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