elite athletes

Question 1

what is the World Class Performance Pathway?

Answer 1

• funded by UK sport and covers all funded Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports
• • has 3 main levels :
    > podium = supports performers with realistic medal winning opportunities at next olympics
    > podium potential = support performers who have medal winning capabilities
    > talent = provides funding to those who could progress

Question 2

characteristics of an effective talent identification programme

Answer 2

• high standard of testing facilities
• uses a clear database to analyse performers
• equal opportunities for all to apply so no talent is missed
• progression routes
• done by high quality coaches

Question 3

personal factors to support progression

Answer 3

• high pain tolerance
• highly motivated
• willing to self-sacrifice
• commitment ad self discipline
• determination to succeed
• high levels of physical fitness
• highly skilled physically and/or naturally talented

Question 4

socio-cultural factors to support progression

Answer 4

• structured levels of competition to progress through
• role models to aspire to
• ## high socio-economic status (money is required to access certain levels of training, equipment etc)

Question 5

reasons for talent identification

Answer 5

to find potential medalists an provide them with support necessary leading to an increased number in elite sports

Question 6

role of UK sport

Answer 6

• uses national lottery to fund elite performer development
• run strategic support services e.g. ‘Work Class Coaches’ to increase coaching standard
• provides funding for NIS
• promotes positive sporting ethic
• coordination between EIS and NGBS

Question 7

role of NGSs

Answer 7

• • organise training squads at different levels to develop talents
• identify young sporting talents through talent identification programmes
• promote participation

Question 8

what are Whole Sport Plans

Answer 8

• 4 year plans done by each NGB to show how they plan to spend money to help direct funding from national lottery
• more success and participation leads to more funding
• grass roots to elite

Question 9

role of National Institutes of Sport

Answer 9

• develop higher level athletes talent through providing outstanding facilities and scientific support in multidisciplinary teams
• aim to increase medal winning potential
• provide athlete career advice