Routes To Sporting Excellence

Question 1

What is routes to sporting excellence?

Answer 1

Development routes from talent identification through to elite performers

Question 2

What is the role of UK sport?

Answer 2

Support athletes lifestyle and coaching
Identify potential talent in sport
Identify potential talent in sport
Providing world class programme
Supporting athletes sports science via national institutes

Question 3

What is the world class programme?

Answer 3

Podium: 4 years away from profound

Podium potential: 8 years away from podium

Question 4

What are the world class programme phase?

Answer 4

1: physical/skills based tests
2-3: physical and medical screening, lifestyle work shops, psychological assessments
Confirmation: 6-12 months immersed in training environment

Question 5

What are is pathway health checks?

Answer 5

Every 4 years check on performance and fitness levels

Question 6

What make an effective TALENT ID programme?

Answer 6

Testing facilities to high standard
Analysis of performers carried out
Links between organisation
National development squads
Talent spotting using high- quality coaches

Question 7

What are the roles of uk sport in developing sporting excellence?

Answer 7

Elite sports developed
NGB/NIS work close
Talent ID with podium and podium potential
International events London 2012
TASS talent athlete scholarship scheme
Lottery funding fund athletes performance
Ethical promote ethical sports

Question 8

What are the role of national institutes in developing sporting excellence?

Answer 8

Performance
Lifestyle advise
Analysis 
Nutrition/physio
Sport science support

Question 9

What are the roles of schools and clubs in contributing to elite sporting success?

Answer 9

Schools and college link (sport England)
Compulsory pe
Healthy competition promoted
Competition and leagues 
Links to NGB for coaching
Funding to support schools
NGB offer coaching provision

Question 10

Role of universities in contributing to elite sporting success?

Answer 10

Centre of excellence
Involved in development of sporting excellence facilities
TASS partnership with unis and NGB
sports scholarships

Question 11

Strategies to address drop out from development programmes?

Answer 11

Coaches and support staff
Lifestyle components to help cope with pressure
Advisors to help with time management budgeting and sponsors
Medical interventions
Psychological strategies