Strategies to address drop out or failure rates from elite development programmes and at elite level sport Flashcards
1
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Causes of drop out and failure
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- poor performances
- injury
- pressure
- stress
2
Q
Strategies to reduce drop out
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- athletes must fit their life alongside their intensive training programme.
- EIS gives athletes the skills to cope with the special demands of. being an elite performer and prepare for life after support
3
Q
1) Identify problems
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evaluate athlete to identify potential stresses or difficulties
4
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2) Performance lifestyle advice
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advise on integration of sporting and personal life, support with time management, budgeting and finance.3
5
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3) Media training
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teach strategies to deal with media
6
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4) Medical
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arrange medical intervention
7
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5) Training
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adaptations to support the athlete
8
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6) Psychological
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training with the athletes mind
