development of elite performers in sport Flashcards
identify five personal factors, that are needed to become an elite performer
- motivated
- talented
- committed
- hard working
- resilience
identify the societal and cultural factors, that are needed to become an elite performer.
- Access to facilities
- Supportive parents and peer group
- Inequality of opportunity
- Financial support
- Support from significant others (coaches + role models)
- Equal opportunities from national governing bodies
what is a national governing body
a national governing body is an organisation, that governs and administers a sport on national basis.
what is a whole sports plan
a 5 year plan, which outlines how the NGB will achieve their goals
what are the psychological characteristics of elite performers
- highly competitive
- willingness to train
- commitment and sacrifice
what are the physiological characteristics of an elite performer
- natural ability
- fitness health
- high pain threshold
- preferred body type
what is the role of UK sport
using national lottery funding for elite performer development
what are the two levels of world class programs
- podium
- podium potential
what is the podium
designed to support athletes with realistic medal winning capabilities within the next 4 years.
what is podium potential
designed to support athletes whose performances, suggest that they have realistic medal winning chance within the next 8 years.