Elite Performance/talent Identification

Question 1

What are the three levels in world class performance pathways

Answer 1

World class podium = supports athletes with realistic capabilities at the next Olympics

World class potential = supports athletes with realistic medal capabilities in future olympics

Performance foundation = home nation talent pathways - highly talented athletes being prepared to become world class

Question 2

Who are the UKA and what do they do

Answer 2

They oversee the world class programme

• pick the GB teams
• scout and structure training for athletes 18-24 months before olympics
• measured purely of Olympic and Paralympic success

Question 3

What are the funding levels in the UKA

Answer 3

A = 26,000-28,000
B = 21,500-23,000
C = 16,000
D = 10.000
Confirmation = 7,000

Question 4

What are whole sport plans

Answer 4

Plan for all = grass root-elite level
- 4 year cycle
- must include the idea of start, stay, succeed

Question 5

What are some advantages of TIPs

Answer 5

• rapid progress to elite level
• helps choose sports that a person is physiologically suited to
• coaches deal with only suitable athletes

Question 6

What are some disadvantages of TIPs

Answer 6

• large numbers of people to test
• requires lots of funding
• difficult to predict future development
• physically and mentally dangerous for those starting at a younge age

Question 7

What does SPORT stand for in relation to the national institute of sport

Answer 7

S = sport science and sports medicine
P = performance lifestyle programmes support
O = organisations work in partnership
R = research and innovation
T = top quality facilities