6.2 - Development of Elite Performers in Sport

Question 1

What are 5 personal factors necessary for young athletes to progress to elite performance?

Answer 1

• Goal orientation
• Good communication skills
• Patience
• Dedication and determination
• Self-confidence and resilience

Question 2

Define talent identification in the context of sports.

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the role of UK Sport in the development of elite performers?

Answer 3

• Distributing National Lottery funding
• Supporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs)
• Providing funding directly to athletes
• Promoting positive sporting conduct and ethics

Question 4

Fill in the blank: An individual’s _______ is their position in the social structure, which depends on their job, level of income and area they live in.

Answer 4

socio-economic status

Question 5

List three social factors that influence the development of elite performers.

Answer 5

• Support from friends and family
• Socio-economic status
• Educational provision

Question 6

What are 3 key features of the World Class Performance Programme?

Answer 6

• Structured support services
• Funding for athletes
• Talent identification and development

Question 7

Identify the key personal qualities necessary for developing elite performers.

Answer 7

• Commitment and self-discipline
• High pain tolerance
• High levels of self-efficacy

Question 8

What is the significance of socio-economic status in sports progression?

Answer 8

Can impact an individual’s ability to access resources necessary for training, such as equipment, coaching, and travel.

Question 9

Socio-economic status

Answer 9

An individual’s position in the social structure, which depends on their job, level of income and area they live in

Question 10

Describe the support services provided by national institutes of sport for talent development.

Answer 10

• Sports science
• Sports medicine
• Performance lifestyle support

Question 11

Fill in the blank: A mentor is an individual who helps and guides another person’s _______.

Answer 11

development

Question 12

What is Sports Equity?

Answer 12

Fairness in sport; equality of access for all; recognizing inequalities in sport and taking steps to address them.

Question 13

List two examples of organisations involved in elite performer development.

Answer 13

• UK Sport
• English Institute of Sport (EIS)

Question 14

True or False: The media has no impact on youth participation in sports.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What role do educational providers play in the development of elite performers?

Answer 15

They provide positive sporting experiences and strategies to encourage talent progression through links to local clubs.

Question 16

Identify three physical qualities necessary for an individual to develop as an elite performer.

Answer 16

• High levels of physical fitness
• Highly skilled physically
• Natural talent

Question 17

What is the purpose of anti-discriminatory practices in sports?

Answer 17

To combat barriers that negatively impact an individual’s progression in sports, such as sexism.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The English Institute of Sport (EIS) is a subsidiary of _______.

Answer 18

UK Sport

Question 19

What is the role of the Performance Solutions team at the EIS?

Answer 19

They work with UK Sport, coaches, and NGB Performance Directors to support the transition from talented junior to elite international performer.

Question 20

Who were successful graduates of Talent ID programmes mentioned?

Answer 20

GB rower Helen Glover gold medalist

Question 21

What is the primary aim of the EIS Research and Innovation team?

Answer 21

To ensure Britain’s top athletes have the best equipment and technology available for global competition.

Question 22

What does the acronym ‘SPORT’ represent in relation to the National Institutes of Sport?

Answer 22

• S = Sport science and sport medicine support
• P = Performance Lifestyle Programmes
• O = Organisations working in partnership
• R = Research and innovation
• T = Top quality facilities and high level coaches.

Question 23

What does ‘PAMPER’ represent in the context of NGBs providing equality of opportunity?

Answer 23

• P = Positive role models
• A = Accessible facilities
• M = Meet government policies
• P = Policies for under-represented groups
• E = Employment of Sport Development Officers
• R = Resources for inner city areas.

Question 24

What is a Whole Sport Plan?

Answer 24

NGB strategies to increase participation and enhance talent in their sports.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the Olympic Podium Programme?

Answer 25

To support highly skilled elite cyclists on a full-time programme.

Question 26

List the four main areas of support identified by the EIS Performance Pathways Team.

Answer 26

* Pathway Frontline Technical Solutions * Pathway Education * Pathway Analytics * Performance Pathway Health Check.

Question 27

True or False: National governing bodies (NGBs) are responsible for providing sport-specific coaching awards.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The EIS supports the identification and development of talented athletes through the _______.

Answer 28

[World Class Programme].

Question 29

What is the Gold Event Series?

Answer 29

A flagship programme by UK Sport to bring 100 targeted major international sporting events to the UK between 2013-2023.

Question 30

Identify three features of an EIS Performance Pathway Health Check.

Answer 30

* Review of current systems and practices * Consideration of coaching and training environments * Assessment of long-term vision and strategy for elite development.

Question 31

What are the two levels of the World Class Performance Programme?

Answer 31

* Podium (supports athletes with realistic medal winning capabilities at the next Olympics/Paralympics * Podium Potential (subsequent Olympics)

Question 32

What is the significance of the Futures Programme in British Athletics?

Answer 32

It provides financial and medical support to young, talented athletes aged 17-20.

Question 33

What are the possible disadvantages of Talent ID programmes?

Answer 33

* May miss late developers * Require high levels of funding * Need large numbers to be tested * No guarantees of success.

Question 34

What acronym can be used to remember key features of an effective Talent ID programme?

Answer 34

*Testing facilities of a high standard *Analysis of performers *Links between organisations involved *Equal Opportunities for all to apply *National development squads *Talent spotting via high quality coaches

Question 35

What is the primary aim of the National Institutes of Sport?

Answer 35

To identify new athletes with sporting potential and help them progress to the World Class system.

Question 36

What is the purpose of talent identification programmes?

Answer 36

To screen potential performers and direct them to suitable sports.

Question 37

What is one of UK Sport's objectives in staging major international sporting events?

Answer 37

Supporting high performance success Create engagement opportunities

Question 38

What role does UK Sport play in Talent Identification?

Answer 38

UK Sport is a lead agency in running Talent ID programmes with National Institutes of Sport

Question 39

What is the purpose of the World Class Performance Programme?

Answer 39

To drive forward Olympic and Paralympic Performance Pathways

Question 40

What are the four key phases of UK Sport's Talent recruitment programmes?

Answer 40

1. Talent search 2. Phase 1 testing 3. Phases 2+3 assessments 4. Confirmation phase

Question 41

What is included in Phase 1 testing of the Talent recruitment programme?

Answer 41

A range of different fitness and skill tests linked to the sport

Question 42

What does the confirmation phase involve?

Answer 42

Athletes are immersed in the sport's training environment for 6-12 months

Question 43

Fill in the blank: UK Sport operates a 'World Class _______ Transfer' initiative for athletes interested in exploring potential in another sport.

Answer 43

Talent

Question 44

What is the aim of the Girls4Gold Canoeing programme?

Answer 44

To increase the female talent pool in various sports, including canoeing

Question 45

True or False: UK Sport's Performance Pathway Team provides specialist knowledge for talent and development managers.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

What does Pathway Analytics enable sports to measure?

Answer 46

The effectiveness of their performance pathway

Question 47

Identify three key objectives of UK Sport's Gold Event Series.

Answer 47

1. Attract major sporting events 2. Drive economic impact 3. Engage the public in sport

Question 48

Discuss the advantages of introducing structured Talent ID programmes in the UK.

Answer 48

1. Systematic identification of talent 2. Increased participation in sports 3. Enhanced support for athletes

Question 49

Discuss the disadvantages of introducing structured Talent ID programmes in the UK.

Answer 49

1. Potential for exclusion of late bloomers 2. High costs associated with implementation 3. Pressure on young athletes

Question 50

Explain how the structure of the World Class Performance Pathway supports the development of elite athletes in the UK.

Answer 50

It provides a clearly defined pathway from foundation to podium level

Question 51

Talent Identification

Answer 51

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

Question 52

Mentor

Answer 52

An individual who helps and guides another person's development

Question 53

Sexism

Answer 53

Discrimination on the basis of sex/gender

Question 54

Sports equity

Answer 54

Fairness in sport

Question 55

National Governing Body

Answer 55

An organisation which has responsibility managing its own particular sport

Question 56

Performance Pathway Team

Answer 56

A combination of EIS and UK sport expertise used to identify and develop world-class talent