Progression From Talent Identification To Elite Performance

Question 1

What acronym can be used to remember what the National Institutes of Sport do?

Answer 1

SPORT

Question 2

What does the SPORT acronym stand for (in reference to the National Institutes of Sport)?

Answer 2

• S - sports science and medical service. Generates its own income by providing services to NGBs

• P - performance and lifestyle support. Reduces the distractions and concerns athletes may face

• O - organisations work in partnership. EIS operates ‘World Class Performance’ environments via nine ‘High Performance’ centres as well as numerous other training bases

• R - research and innovation staff providing top athletes with the best equipment and technology

• T - top quality facilities and high-level coaches are provided

Question 3

How does UK sport support the development of elite athletes?

Answer 3

• Focuses on developing high performance sport in the UK

• Aimed at developing and implementing various strategies to increase sporting excellence

• Primary role is to strategically invest and distribute national lottery for elite performer development

• Provides funding to NGBs

• Contributes to the athletes’ living and sporting costs

Question 4

What are the main roles and responsibilities of UK sport?

Answer 4

• Widespread testing programmes and high quality scouts

• A coordinated approach between organisations

• Provide centres of excellence

• Promote equal opportunities

• Database for comparison of physical tests

• Provides structured competition

• Deliver the World Class Performance Programme

• Host World Class events

• Leading research and innovation

• Distributing National Lottery funding