World Games Flashcards
What are the benefits of hosting a world games
International regognition
Economic investment in infrastructure
Other cities in the successful country can gain through training camps
Feel good factor for a country
A boost to participation figures that will improve the health of the population
What are some of the problems of Talent ID programs
Doesn’t take into account the individuals desire to win
Some factors such as weight and strength can be changed through training
The socio-economic status can affect the type of sport that they can participate in
What social influences can affects a child’s participation in a particular sport
Tradition Ideals Popularity of sport Parental influence Teachers speciality Accessible facilities
What do talent ID schemes need to consider
Physiology Psychology Anthropometry eg.height in basketball Hereditary factors Sociological factors
To be effective what characteristics should elite development programmes have
Clearly defined roles and effective communication between them
Simplicity of administration through sporting and political boundaries
Talent ID monitoring systems
Provision of sports services to create a culture of excellence
Well structured competitive programmes
Well developed facilities
Targeting of resources on focus sports
Name some of the characteristics of World games
International competition Multi-sport Global/spectator events Media Commercialisation Selection Nationalism/ patriotism Deviancy
