Role of national institutes of sport in developing elite athletes

Question 1

National institute of sport

Answer 1

provide sports science and technological help to elite sportsmen and women.
- EIS during 2009-2013 worked with 86% of the athletes and 27 of the 29 sports that won a medal for team GB at the 2012 olympic and Paralympics.

Question 2

They work with coaches and sports admin to help improve performance by

Answer 2

• optimise their training programmes
• maximise performance in competition
• improve health and availability.

Question 3

How do the EIS support athletes

Answer 3

1) Role
- provide a world class performance environment (swimming at bath uni)
2) provide sport science support
3) provide medical support
4) produce technology
5) research