TALENT ID

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 Is a national governing body?

Answer 2

• an organisation which has responsibility for managing its own particular sport.

Question 3

List support services which are committed to sporting talent

Answer 3

• EIS
• NGBs
• UK sport

Question 4

What are the reasons for using a talent ID programme?

Answer 4

• all potential performers can be screened
• performers can be directed to the sport most suited to their talents
• development process can be accelerated as a result of the information gained
• efficient use can be made of available funding for talent ID schemes
• the change of producing medalists are improved
• provide co-ordinated approach between organisations.

Question 5

Possible disadvantages to talent ID

Answer 5

• may miss late developers
• they may require high levels of funding
• require large numbers to be tested to be of use
• there are no guarantees of success

Question 6

What makes talent ID effective?

Answer 6

• performers can be analysed through clear database
• well- structured competitive programmes
• specialist and high level equipment and facilities
• funding is allocated
• talent spotting is undertaken by high quality coaches
• organisations involved in talent ID work together
• equality of opportunity ensured

Question 7

What is the definition of performance pathway team?

Answer 7

• a combination of EIS and UK sport expertise used to identify and develop work-class sport

Question 8

What are the 4 main areas of support for the talent ID system?

Answer 8

• pathway frontline technical solutions
• pathway education
• pathway analytics
• performance pathway health check

Question 9

What are the two levels of world class performance programmes?

Answer 9

• podium

- podium potential

Question 10

list some of UK sports objectives

Answer 10

• 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

Question 11

What is EIS

Answer 11

• Uk sport is at the top
• institutes below
• UK sport gives money to EIS
• they are the branch that support the elite athlete.
• need sports science support- bishop alley, canoeing centre Wales, football centre in lillyshall
• Get high quality support scientifically
• technology, improving speed ext…
• technical improvements to technique
• medical support, access to physical and mental support
• performance lifestyle support- job, pressures, at home life, financial situation
• drugs and education
• education when retired - career afterwards