Identifying sports talent

Question 1

Identifying sports talent

Answer 1

runs talent and recruitment confirmation programmes starting with a search for those who have sporting talent, either among the general public or within sports clubs and community projects.

Question 2

EG: Discover your power (2016)

Answer 2

partnership between UK sport and the EIS and British cycling.
- campaign was launched to identify future olympic and Paralympic medal winners.
- targeted at 15-21 year old cyclists who had good speed and power.

Question 3

EG: Pathway health check

Answer 3

• every 4 years UK sport runs a checking system for the athletes on the programme called the (PHC)
• this involves discussions and shared analysis between the performance pathway team and the sports coaches.
• looks at the athletes progress, fitness levels achieved and where the athlete has made a good transition between junior and senior levels.

Question 4

Tall and talented programme

Answer 4

• Uk sport searched for athletic men over 6’3 and women over 5’11 who aspired to represent team GB.
• organisation wanted to identify exceptionally tall men and women who could find success in sports where height can give an athlete a real advantage.