mr teesle-excellence Flashcards
What is the definition of talent identification
The testing of both psychological and physiological parameters that help determine the likelihood of sporting success
What could you test in talent identification
1) psysiology factors- e.g. flexibility
2) Anthropometry-Physical characteristics-height/make prediction of what sports most likely to be best at
3) Psychology factors-in children
4) Heredity factors-e.g. parents both professional athletes
50 sociological factors- Age, gender, Ethnicity
What physiological factors do you expect an elite perfromer to have
Natural ability/talent
fitness/hea;th
high pain threshold
preferred body type
What
What psychological factors do you expect an expert to have
Highly competitive
Commitment+sacrifice
Willingness to train
Mental toughness
What are the benefits to an individual performing at excellence
Personal challenge
encourage excellence in life
Employment pathway
increase in self esteem
What are the benefits to society enjoying excellence performance sporting level
increase in national pride
decrease in anti social behaviour
increase in participation
What are the disadvantages of playing at excellence sporting level
exclusive- only minor amount of people can get to that level
expensive
win at all costs-people may use drugs etc to cheat their way into being the best
What are the disadvantages of playing at excellence sporting level
exclusive- only minor amount of people can get to that level
expensive
win at all costs-people may use drugs etc to cheat their way into being the best