Routes to Sporting Excellence

Question 1

Who are UK Sport and what is their role (and who funds them)?

Answer 1

Organisation with the aim of developing UK sportsmen/women

Joint funding by govt and Nat Lottery

Question 2

What are the 2 sections of the World Class Programme?

Answer 2

Podium -> Support athletes with medal chance at next Olympics (Para)
Podium Potential -> Support athletes who can succeed at subsequent Olympics (Para)

Question 3

How many benefit from this World Class Programme and how much funding has been given?

Answer 3

1 300 benefit from £10 million investment

Question 4

What is the 1st phase of the talent iD process?

Answer 4

Physical and skill based tests

Question 5

What are the 2nd and 3rd phases of the talent iD process?

Answer 5

Physical and mental screening
Psychological assessment
Lifestyle workshops

Question 6

What is the 4th phase of the talent iD process?

Answer 6

Confirmation Phase

Train for 6-12 months where progress is monitored

Question 7

How do UK sport develop elite sport?

Answer 7

Invest funds to maximise performance

70% given to World Class programme and Athlete Performance Award

Question 8

What is the Athlete Performance Award (APA)?

Answer 8

Funding is provided where it is most needed, based on performance/capability/requirements

Question 9

What is the role of the UK National Institute for Sport?

Answer 9

Provide sports science/technological help
Work with coaches to improve athlete performance
Give technical support to optimise training programmes

Question 10

How do schools/colleges/clubs contribute to elite sporting success?

Answer 10

PE given to all young people
Govt funding
Coaches sent to primary schools
Encourage links to local communities
Apprenticeships offered (AASE)

Question 11

How do universities contribute to elite sporting success?

Answer 11

Sports scholarships/bursaries offered
Have top level facilities to bring best athletes in
Centres of sporting excellence

Question 12

What are the main causes of drop out from sport/sporting programmes?

Answer 12

Poor performance
Injury
External pressures (family)
Financial cost
Mental health

Question 13

Strategies to combat drop out

Answer 13

UK Sport ‘Lifestyle’ -> help cope with pressures/demands
Elite athletes work closely with support staff
Performance Lifestyle Advisers
Careers advice given (post career)