Development Of Elite Performers In Sport

Question 1

What is talent identification

Answer 1

Multi disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success

Question 2

Key personal factors and qualities necessary to develop as an elite performer

Answer 2

• commitment and self - discipline
• determination to succeed
• highly motivated with the desire to achieve
• willing to self- sacrifice in order to succeed
• high pain tolerance
• high levels of self confidence and self efficacy
• highly skilled physically / naturally talented
• high level of physical fitness

Question 3

Social and cultural factors necessary to develop as an elite performer

Answer 3

• high socio economic status
• evidence of equal opportunities and anti discriminatory practice within a sport and setting of equity targets
• high quality supportive educational provision
• structured levels of competition to progress through
• high levels of media coverage and role models to aspire to