Development of Elite performers Flashcards
Which one of the following organisations only provides support to talented athletes?
A National Governing Bodies
B Sport England
C UK Sport
C
Which organisation is responsible for creating the World Class Performance Programme?
A National Institute of Sport
B National Governing Body
C Sport England
D UK Sport
D
Identify three Personal factors which supports the progression from talent ID to elite performance
- High level of fitness, especially key components for the sport.
- Determination to want to succeed in the sport.
- Commitment to the sport both on and off the pitch, such as eating and sleeping well
- Provision within education establishments, e.g. private schools tend to offer more sport than state schools.
5.Positive media coverage for sport and gender, such as showing female athletes playing all sports on TV.
- High socio-economic status – those from a higher SES are more likely to be involved in sport
The modern Olympic Games have changed in nature and size since Baron Pierre de Coubertin organised the 1896 Athens Games, which involved only amateur performers competing in nine sports.
Explain the social and cultural factors in the UK that encourage the development of elite athletes and increase the chance of winning medals.
(Total 6 marks)
A Status of sport/level of media coverage
B Equal opportunities policies/anti-discrimination policies
C School/university experience
D Club network/access to clubs/facility provision
E Parental/family/peer support
F Socio-economic /social status
G (Funding) – private/scholarships/sponsorships/Sport Aid or equiv.
H (Funding) – public/lottery/local authority or equiv.
G and H – funding too vague
G and H refers to source rather than distribution
I Sport England - co-ordinated development of grass roots/participation
What acronym can use to recall the methods UK sport utilises to develop Elite Performers?
What Does Each letter stand for?
ST CHETSWEL
S couts to identify talent
T esting facilities focusing on athletes physiologically, psychological and skills, comparing these competencies via a Database for comparison.
C ontribute to Youth and developmental squads
H ost major events in the UK
E qual opportunities by testing at different age groups and schools
**T **alent identification - Talent development systems and Widespread screening
S tructured competitions and progression routes
W hole Sport Plans e.g. World Class Performance Pathway or equivalent
E qual opportunities via implementing inclusion and diversity strategies e.g *Role models, training programmes, access to facilities, Sports Development officers, targeted policies at under-represented groups *
**L **iaison between other organisations e.g Sport England and NGB’s
Justify two methods by which National Governing Bodies promote ‘equality of opportunity’.
(Total 2 marks)
* Use of positive role models − for targeted groups to aspire to be like (1).
* Accessible facilities for groups with specific needs − more likely to use facilities if they feel they are appropriate (1).
* Meet government requirements − e.g. through Whole Sport Plans (1).
* Incorporate specific targeted policies at under-represented groups − so that groups feel they are catered for and will potentially take part (1).
* Use of sport-specific development officers − such officers can target underrepresented groups and liaise with members of the community (1).
* Allocate resources to targeted groups or areas − e.g. inner cities to encourage urban opportunities for those in built up areas (1).
Accept any other justification of a method by which National Governing Bodies promote equality of opportunity.
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of lottery funding of elite sport in the UK.
(Total 4 marks)
Advantages
A. Allows more competitive opportunities within a sport
B. Allows for more sports to be supported
C. Raises profile of sport within society / seen as a good cause
D. NGB’s and performers are supposed to be accountable
E. Allows government to spend money elsewhere e.g. health
Disadvantages
F. Certain sports are overlooked / refused funding
G. Pressure on NGB / performers to be accountable/ ‘no win no funding’ culture
H. Can provide the government with a ‘get out’ for funding sport
I. Over reliant on funding
J. Lack of funding may influence choice of sport for an elite athlete
To maximise the chances of winning medals at major championships, such as the Olympic Games, performers need the support of many organisations.
**Explain **the support structures for elite performers provided by the National Institutes of Excellence, such as the English Institute of Sport.
(Total 4 marks)
Explain= identify-why/how-Example
ST CHETSWEL
S couts to identify talent
T esting facilities focusing on athletes physiologically, psychological and skills, comparing these competencies via a Database for comparison.
C ontribute to Youth and developmental squads
H ost major events in the UK
E qual opportunities by testing at different age groups and schools
**T **alent identification - Talent development systems and Widespread screening
S tructured competitions and progression routes
W hole Sport Plans e.g. World Class Performance Pathway or equivalent
E qual opportunities via implementing inclusion and diversity strategies e.g *Role models, training programmes, access to facilities, Sports Development officers, targeted policies at under-represented groups *
**L **iaison between other organisations e.g Sport England and NGB’s
UK Sport coordinates a talent identification programme to help achieve its aim of developing elite performers.
Explain strategies that UK Sport has implemented to develop elite performers.
(Total 4 marks)
ST CHETSWEL
- Co-ordinated approach with NGBs / four home unions or named sporting organisation.
- Provide centres of excellence / UKSI / English Institute of Sport or equiv.
- World Class Performance Programme / Pathway.
(Operates at 3 levels) Talent – Development – Podium.
No need to explain levels but all 3 needed for the mark. - (World Class Events) – major events hosted in UK.
- (Research and Innovation) – develops new technology for training and equipment.
- (People Development) – develops high quality coaches / leaders / organisers or equiv.
(Ideals) – develops partnerships with other countries. - Sports Science / Sports Medicine / Performance Lifestyle / Athlete Career Education.
- (Equality) – promotes equal access / fairplay / high standards of conduct / doping controls.
- (International Influence) – developing links with international organisations / federations.
- (International Development / International Leadership Programme) – promoting sport in other countries to improve participation.
- Distributing / uses National Lottery funding / Athlete Personal Awards.
UK Sport coordinates a talent identification programme to help achieve its aim of developing elite performers.
Explain strategies that UK Sport has implemented to develop elite performers.
(Total 4 marks)
ST CHETSWEL
- Co-ordinated approach with NGBs / four home unions or named sporting organisation.
- Provide centres of excellence / UKSI / English Institute of Sport or equiv.
- World Class Performance Programme / Pathway.
(Operates at 3 levels) Talent – Development – Podium.
No need to explain levels but all 3 needed for the mark. - (World Class Events) – major events hosted in UK.
- (Research and Innovation) – develops new technology for training and equipment.
- (People Development) – develops high quality coaches / leaders / organisers or equiv.
(Ideals) – develops partnerships with other countries. - Sports Science / Sports Medicine / Performance Lifestyle / Athlete Career Education.
- (Equality) – promotes equal access / fairplay / high standards of conduct / doping controls.
- (International Influence) – developing links with international organisations / federations.
- (International Development / International Leadership Programme) – promoting sport in other countries to improve participation.
- Distributing / uses National Lottery funding / Athlete Personal Awards.
To maximise the chances of winning medals at major championships, such as the Olympic Games, performers need the support of many organisations.
Outline and explain the structure of the World Class Performance Pathway.
(Total 3 marks)
- UK Sport has a World class Performance pathway that identifies and tests talented athletes, which in turn facilitates them joining training programmes for various sports e.g Canoe sprinting.
- This progresses to Podium potential and World class podium potential
-**Podium potential= **Comprising of athletes whose performances have suggested that they have the capability of winning a medal at the next Olympics, and may have the physical potential to be competitive in alternative sports such as Canoe Sprinting or Skateboarding.
-World class Podium potential= Supports athletes who have a chance of winning a medal at the next Olympic / Paralympic Games (ie a maximum of four years away from the podium).
Explain how the structure of the World Class Performance Pathway supports the development of elite athletes.
[3 marks]
- UK Sport has a World class Performance pathway that identifies and tests talented athletes, which in turn facilitates them joining training programmes for various sports e.g Canoe sprinting.
- This progresses to Podium potential and World class podium potential
-**Podium potential= **Comprising of athletes whose performances have suggested that they have the capability of winning a medal at the next Olympics, and may have the physical potential to be competitive in alternative sports such as Canoe Sprinting or Skateboarding.
-World class Podium potential= Supports athletes who have a chance of winning a medal at the next Olympic / Paralympic Games (ie a maximum of four years away from the podium).
UK Sport coordinates a talent identification programme to help achieve its aim of developing elite performers.
What are the characteristics of an effective talent identification programme?
(Total 3 marks)
ST CHETSWEL
Widespread testing programme / equal opportunities / testing at different age groups / schools.
Knowledgeable / high quality scouts / high quality coaches able to spot talent.Do not accept reference to high quality coaches.
Must link to ability to identify talent.
Physiological / psychological / skills testing / high quality testing facilities.
Database for comparison.
Co-ordinated approach between organisations.
Structured competition / progression routes / representative structure / development squads.
**Accept other relevant explanation points **
Describe the support available within sporting organisations that allows talented individuals to become elite performers.
(Total 5 marks)
ST CHETS WEL
A. Provide equal opportunities policies / reduce discrimination / democratise sports
B. Talent identification - Talent development systems and Widespread screening
C. Profiles of physiological/psychological attributes of successful athletes to measure against
D. Liaison between organisations e.g. NGB and UK Sport [need 2 named organisations]
E. Coherent sport policy / government guidelines / UK Sport strategy/ Whole Sport Plans / named performance pathway initiatives e.g. World Class Performance Pathway or equivalent
F. Competition pathway/structured levels of competition
G. Targeting resources effectively / access to high quality coaching / facilities / biomechanics or equivalent
H. NGB’s accountable for lottery money received / distributions of funding grants
Each national governing body will produce a Whole Sport Plan.
Identify the characteristics of a Whole Sport Plan. [3 marks]
A. Four year plan
B. To support grass roots to elite
C. Receive resources / funding (from National Lottery / Sport England) / funding dependent on success
D. How to deliver the Start, Stay, Succeed / Grow, Sustain, Excel / Aim of Sport England
E. Increase number volunteers / qualified / specialised coaches
F. Share ‘best practice’
G. More medals / KPIs / talent ID / titles
