Development of elite performers Flashcards
What three factors are required for an athlete to progress from talent identification?
Personal, social and cultural.
What personal factors does an elite performer need?
Physical fitness, skill, pain tolerance, confidence, motivation, determination.
What social and cultural factors does a sport require for elite performers?
High socio-economic status, Educational provision, Positive role models, Structured levels of competition, Equal opportunities.
What are the 2 organisations that provide support with progression?
Uk sport, EIS.
What do the national institutes of sport do?
Sport science support, Lifestyle programmes, Work with each-other, Sport research.
What is the purpose of NGBs?
Increase participation and ensure equality in their sport.
How do NGBs fulfil their objectives?
Use positive role models, Provide facilities, Meet government policies, Target under-represented groups, Invest in inner-city areas.
Who undertakes talent ID programmes?
EIS, UK Sport and NGBs.
What are the pros of talent ID programmes?
More medalists, accelerates the development progress, performers can be directed to better sport, all performers have a chance.
What are the cons of talent ID programmes?
May miss late developers, require high funding, require large number of performers, no guarantee of success, sport are in competition for the same athletes.
What are the key features of effective talent ID programmes?
Good facilities, Clear analysis, Organisations work together, Equal opportunity, Good talent spotting from coaches.
