routes to sporting excellence

Question 1

talent identification identifies elite athletes by

Answer 1

identifying potential talent in sport
- supporting an athletes lifestyle
- supporting an athletes coaching
- supporting through research
- providing a pathway to success

Question 2

world class programmes : two levels

Answer 2

1- podium which supports athletes for next Olympics
2 - podium potential which supports athletes

Question 3

identifying sports talent - phase 1

Answer 3

• physical and skill based tests
• tests tend to be specific to the sport

Question 4

identifying sports talent - phase 2 and 3

Answer 4

• further assessment into athletes sustainability
• psychological assessments may happen
• medical and physical screening

Question 5

role of UK sport - NGBs

Answer 5

• central funding for sporting national governing bodies to allow them to operate a world class programme and ensure athletes have support

Question 6

role of UK sport - APA

Answer 6

• funding athletes directly
• through APA which is funded by national lottery and aims to contribute to living and sporting costs

Question 7

the role of national institutes in developing elite sport

Answer 7

each country has a national institute of sport that provides all kinds of help to elite athletes
They work with coaches and sports administers to support and help with training programmes

Question 8

English institute of sport - 6 services

Answer 8

• medical
• nutrition
• biomechanics
• performance analysis
• S n C
• Physiotherapy

Question 9

strategies to reduce drop out rates

Answer 9

• lifestyle component that helps athletes cope with pressures
• training skills to help cope with demands of being an elite athlete
• budgeting and financing
• planning a career after sport

Question 10

role of schools in elite performance

Answer 10

• provide PE for all students and offer extra curricular activities
• have links with clubs
• ## provide sporting qualifications ( A level PE)

Question 11

role of university in elite performance

Answer 11

• provide degrees linked to sport
• have high level sports teams
• offer sports scholarships
• have top facilities

Question 12

role of clubs in elite performance

Answer 12

• organised through NGB’s
• often in leagues or competitions so people can gain competitive experience
• help an athlete get recognised
• provide physio support

Question 13

UK sport

Answer 13

an organisation whose aim is the developments of country’s sportsmen and women.
Funded by the government and national lottery