sport in society 2 Flashcards
personal factors for development of an elite performer
commitment and self discipline
mentally tough
highly motivated to succeed
willing to self-sacrifice
high pain tolerance
high levels of self-confidence and self efficacy
naturally talented
high levels of physical fitness
socio-cultural factors that affect the development of elite performers
high socioeconomic status
high-quality supportive education
structured levels of completion to progress
high levels of media coverage for role models to look up to
presence of equal opportunity and anti discrimination
UK sport characteristics
a single focus on elite performers
distributes funding from the lottery to NGBs
run talent ID programs
world-class programs and athletes’ performance awards
world-class programs
funded by UK sport and lottery
podium: supports realistic medal winners within 4-year Olympic cycles
podium potential: supports athletes with potential in 8 years
what is an elite performance award
funded by UK sport
given to Olympic prospects for
living and sporting costs
EIS characteristics
funded by UK sport
S sports science and medicine support
P performance lifestyle program
O organizations work in partnership with other NGBS
R research and innovation
T top quality facilities and high-level coaches
how does NGBS provide equal opportunity (acronym)
P positive role models
A accessible facilities
M meet government policy
P policies for underrepresented groups
E employment of Sport development officers to promote under-represented groups
R resources in inner city areas
key features of an effective talent ID program (acronym)
T testing facilities of a high standard
A analysis of performers using databases
L links between organizations
E equal opportunity for all
N national development pathways
T Talent spotting via high level coachs
disadvantages of Talent ID
miss late developers
require lots of funding
require large numbers of people
no guaranteed success
many sports are in completion for same talent pool IE elite gentics
why are talent ID programs used
all potential performers are screened
performers directed into sports most suited for them
can accelerate the devolvement process
elite performers recognised early
gold event series
try to bring high-level competition to the UK such as world and European championships
advantages of elite sport as a result of the golden triangle
increased income to the sport which can be used to fund grassroots and increase participation
increases the promotion of sports to gain fans and players
increased sponsorships and advertising at games
improved facility for performers and fans
disadvantages of elite sport as a result of the golden triangle
media can focus on negatives aspects
media and sponsors can dictate kick-off time
media and sponsors can dictate rule changes
media only televise popular high profile sport
sponsorships can be demanding on performers (appearance)
sponsorships can increase pressure to win (win at all costs)
characteristics of sports that attract media
large viewing figures and audiences
large media covergae
players are contracted to wear specific products
the sport is media friendly
ethics of sponsorships in sport
social duty such as promoting alcohol and cigarettes as they are role models
high demand for personal appearance
opposed to the nature of the sport
