development of elite performers

Question 1

what are the levels of the sports development pyramid

Answer 1

top down:
excellence
performance
participation
foundation

Question 2

what does excellence involve on the sport development pyramid

Answer 2

highly skilled/elite
fully committed with high level of support.

Question 3

what does performance involve on the sport development pyramid

Answer 3

emphasis on winning and competing
district, county, regional commitment

Question 4

what does participation involve on the sport development pyramid

Answer 4

school or club participation, recreational. non competitive, extracurricular, for enjoyment

Question 5

what does foundation involve on the sport development pyramid

Answer 5

introduction of sport-basic skills
positive attitudes to physical activity

Question 6

Personal factors needed to develop as an elite performer

Answer 6

high pain tolerance
high skill/physical natural ability
highly motivated with desire to achieve

Focus, ambition, patience, confidence, resilience and perseverance
Commitment and Self-discipline
Determination to succeed, single minded and mentally tough
High levels of self confidence and self efficacy
High levels of physical fitness
Willing to self sacrifice in order to succeed

Question 7

Social and cultural factors needed to develop as an elite performer

Answer 7

Support of peers and family
High socio-economic status
High levels of media coverage and role models to aspire to

Evidence of equal opportunities and anti discrimination practice within a sport and setting of equality targets
High quality, supportive education provision
Structured levels of competition to progress through

Question 8

what are the 4 magic things to always right down

Answer 8

high quality sports medicine
“ sports science
“ coaches (or scouts for …)
“ facilities (training and testing for…)

Question 9

aim and responsibility of uk sport

Answer 9

develop elite athletes to maximise performance in olympic and paralympic games

Responsible for doping and attracting major sports events

Id sports policies
Reduce red tape
Develop and deliver Grant programmes
Policy on sport science, medicine, drug control, coaching
Co-ordinate policies to attract major international events

Question 10

where does uk sport get their money from and who does it fund

Answer 10

government and national lottery

Money used to fund athletes and medical services.

Question 11

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