Development of elite performers in sport Flashcards
talent identification
the multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with potential for world class success
elite
the best, highest level sports performers at excellence level
characteristics of talented performers
goal orientated (short and long term)
good communication
willing to offer opinions and listen
clear focus
patience
dedication
self confidence
motivation
highly skilled
mentor
helps and guides another persons development
socio-economic status
important social and cultural influence on performer progression
depends on level of income and area of living
sexism
discrimination on the basis of sex/gender
sports equity
fairness in sport
combats sex discrimination
equity targets have been set for all sports by NGB’s
factors affecting a young persons sporting progression
family money and support
opportunities
educational providers
structured levels of competition
high levels of media coverage and role models
UK Sport
runs talent ID programmes
develops high performance sport in the UK
invests and distributes national lottery funding for elite performer development
provides funding for NGB’s and Athlete performance award.
also provides money to the national institutes of sport
development of elite programme and world class coaches
lead an agency involved in running talent ID programmes
develop lifestyles in young performers
promotes positive sporting conduct and ethics
National institutes of sport (EIS)
receives money from UK sport
provides services to NGB’s- performance analysis, sports medicine
operates world class performance environments
8 high performance centres across England
staff provide expertise in:
sport science- exercise physiology evaluates training as it happens so coaches and performers can objectively monitor the impact of training on the body, performance nutrition, phycology, analysis
medical- made available as quickly as possible and includes services such as physiotherapy and strength and conditioning coaches
performance lifestyle support- provides personalised support for success to minimise concerns and distractions. also helps with time management, budgeting and career development
roles and purposes of the national institutes of sport
sport science and medicine support
performance lifestyle programmes
organisations work in partnership (eis and uk sport)
research and innovation
top quality facilities and high level coaches
ways NGB’s provide equality of opportunity
positive role models
accessible facilities
meet government policies in whole sport plans
policies put in place to target certain under-represented groups
employment of sport development officers to promote sport
resources invested in inner city areas
NGB’s
identify young sporting talent using regional scouts and talent identification schemes
make decisions on who should receive funding
work with EIS and UK sport to support athletes
advantages of talent ID programmes
all potential performers can be screened
performers are directed to their most suited sports
increased development due to information gained
efficient use of funding
increased chance of producing medalists
co-ordination of organisations (NGB, EIS, UK sport)
disadvantages of talent ID programmes
may miss late developers
high levels of funding
large number of people need to be tested
no guarantees of success
many sports are in competition for the same talent pool- high profile sports attract the best performers
what makes a talent ID programme effective?
simplicity of administration
appropriate testing and monitoring systems used
well structured competitive programmes
specialist facilities, equipment, coaches and scouts
funding given to different stages of development
high levels of provision
equality of opportunity
organisations work together
EIS performance pathway team:
areas of support for the identification and development of talent
pathway frontline technical solutions- meet specific needs of each sport
pathway education- educational opportunities for coaches
pathway analytics- provides meaningful measurements of effectiveness of performance pathways using a range of diagnostic tools
performance pathway health check- provides a review of current systems and long term vision and strategy for elite development and consideration of coaching and training environments
pathway strategy- clear progressive pathway from podium foundations to podium level
world class performance programme
podium- supports athletes with realistic medal winning capabilities at the next olympics (4years)
podium potential (development)- subsequent olympics (8years)
talent- provides funding for those with potential to progress onto the world class performance pathway
gold event series
focuses on attracting world class events to the UK
support high performance success
creates high profile opportunities for people to engage in sport
drives positive economic and social impacts for the uk
talent recruitment and conformation programme
talent search- interested athletes submit a form to UK sport.
successful athletes sent to phase 1 testing
phase 1- performing a range of different fitness and skill tests linked to the sport
the results influence progression onto phases 2+3.
phases 2+3- assess athletes sustainability for a sport via medical screening, performance lifestyle workshops and psychological/ behavioural assessments
6-12 month conformation phase- immersed into training environment
rates of progression are monitored to see if individuals are suitable for the WCPP
