sport and society

Question 1

what is talent identification?

Answer 1

The multi-disciplinary screening of athletes in order to identify those with the potential for world class success.

Question 2

what does the term elite mean?

Answer 2

The best, highest level sports performers at ‘excellence’ level

Question 3

what are some disadvantages of talent ID programme

Answer 3

Require high levels of funding.
Require large May miss late developers.
numbers to be tested to be of use.
No guarantees of success.
Many sports in competition for same talent pool, high profile sports may attract more performers or best performers.

Question 4

Psychological qualities necessary for an individual to develop as an elite performer.

Answer 4

Clear focus/goals to achieve/goal-orientated• Patient• Dedicated/committed/self-disciplined• Determined to succeed• High levels of self-motivation• High levels of confidence/self-efficacy• Highly resilient• Ability to control arousal• Ability to accept feedback• Mentally tough/high pain tolerance

Question 5

socio-cultural factors which encourage the development of elite performers and improve the chance of UK athletes winning medals at the Olympics.

Answer 5

level of media coverage/status of sport/role models to aspire to
• equal opportunities policies/anti discriminatory practice/sports equity
• a positive educational experience, e.g. at school/FE college/university
• access to specialist clubs to develop sporting talents (e.g. via high-quality facilities; top level coaching)
• support from family/friends/peers
• social class/socio-economic status

Question 6

Role of UK sport in elite performer development

Answer 6

Works on a strategy to increase sporting excellence in the UK
• Manages/distributes National Lottery/World Class Programme funding/Athlete Performance Awards
• Promotes ethical behaviour at the highest level
• Works to attract major sporting events to the UK, e.g. via the Gold Events Series
• Manages the UK’s sporting relationships with other countries, e.g. via the International Voice Programme
• Talent ID role
• Helps sports performers develop a positive lifestyle suitable for elite sport; provides Performance Lifestyle Advice, e.g. via EIS
• Funds/supports the work of the national institutes of sport
• Supports the development of elite-level coaches, e.g. via World Class Coaches

Question 7

Ways in which a NGB can help to ensure the development of elite performers.

Answer 7

Via Talent ID programmes/regional scouts
• By providing funding and making decisions on distributing funding, e.g. UK Sport WCPP funding/Athlete Performance Awards
• By liaising with other organisations involved in elite performer development, e.g. UK Sport/EIS, and providing talent identification programmes
• By providing high-quality coaching/top-class facilities to train in, e.g. via national centers such as the FA’s center in Burton
• By providing Performance Lifestyle Advice
• By increasing the numbers participating in the sport and potentially increasing the talent pool
• By providing structured levels of competition
• By providing development squads from local through regional and onto national levels
• By successful submission and implementation of its Whole Sport Plan
• By developing and applying equal opportunities policies

Question 8

Key objectives UK Sport aims to achieve through its Gold Event Series.

Answer 8

Supporting high-performance success• Creating high-profile opportunities for people to engage in sport• Using and demonstrating the legacy of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014• Driving positive economic and social impacts for the UK