Drop-out rates

Question 1

What does having PE in school result in

Answer 1

All children participating in physical activity, however as age increases participation decreases

Question 2

Particpation Drop-out =

Answer 2

People participating recreationally

Question 3

Elite Drop-out rate =

Answer 3

People who could have been elite, but dropped out before reaching this

Question 4

Reasons for Elite Drop-out rates

Answer 4

• Funding issues
• Unable to access elite programmes
• Media Pressure
• Lack of enjoyment
• Stress
• Injury

Question 5

Strategies to prevent Elite Drop-out

Answer 5

• Identify Problems - Evaluate athletes to identify potential stressors or difficulties.
• Media Strategies - Teach Strategies for dealing with media
• High quality Rehab - Services for athletes who do suffer from injury, in order to allow them to return to sport as soon as it is safe to do so.

Question 6

Strategies to address Elite Drop-out

Answer 6

• Physical training adaptations
• Medical intervention and advice