Development of Elite. Flashcards
List the Physical Factors that affect the Development of Elite Performers.
Motivation.
Initiative.
Determination.
Commitment.
Self Confidence.
High Tolerance for Pain.
High Skill Levels.
Goal Orientated.
List the Social Factors that affect the Development of Elite Performers.
Support of Friends and Family.
Financial Resources from Family.
Good Socio-Economic Status.
High Levels of Media Coverage for the Sport.
List the Cultural Factors that affect the Development of Elite Performers.
Equal Opportunities.
Anti Discrimination.
Removal of Barriers to Participation.
Removal of Sexism.
Educate by Providing Sport.
Structured Levels of Competition.
List the Organisations that provide Support.
UK Sport.
Sport England.
English [National] Institutes of Sport.
What do UK Sport do?
Has a single focus on developing high performance sport in the UK.
Their work is aimed at developing various strategies to increase sporting excellence in the UK.
What is the Primary Role of UK Sport?
To invest and distribute National Lottery and Government funding for elite performer development.
How does UK Sport do it?
- Provide funding to NGB’s which enables them to operate at a World Class Programme.
- Provide funding to athletes via APA.
- Funds the NIS.
- Runs Talent ID Programmes.
What does EIS do?
Owned by UK Sport.
Provides services to NGB’s.
Team GB’s science, medicine and tech development.
What is the Primary Role of EIS?
To increase the probability of a potential elite athlete being successful by providing a range of difference services.
How does NIS do it?
S - Sport Science.
P - Performance Lifestyle Programmes.
O - Organisations Work in Partnerships.
R - Research and Innovation.
T - Top Quality Facilities and Coaching.
What are NGB’s?
National Governing Bodies.
List the ways NGB’s can help to ensure the development o Elite Performers?
P - Positive Role Models.
A - Accessible Facilities.
M - Meet Government Policies.
P - Policies to target Under-Represented Groups.
E - Employment of Sport-Specific Development Officers.
R - Resources.
What are NGB’s Whole Sport Plans?
A whole sport plan is a lottery funded, Sport England ‘approved’ outline of how an NGB intends to:
- Increase participation in the sport it is responsible for.
- Identify and develop talent in it.
It is how Sport England decides which sports to hand out funding to.
List the Reasons for Using Talent ID Programmes.
Means all Potential Performers can be Screened.
Performers can be directed to the sports most Suited to their Talents.
Development process can be accelerated as a result of Information Gained.
Efficient use can be made of Available Funding.
Chances of Producing Medallists are Improved.
Provide a co-ordinated approach between NGB’s, EIS and UK Sport.
List Advantages of Talent ID Programmes.
Means all Potential Performers can be Screened.
Performer can be directed to the Sports most suited to their Talents.
Development Process can be accelerated as a result of Info Gained.
Chances of Producing Medallists are Improved.
Coordinated approach between NGB’s, EIS and UK Sport.
