Routes to Sporting Excellence

Question 1

What is one factor that has helped support Elite success

Answer 1

Funding from the national lottery

Question 2

Explain development routes from talent identification through to elite success

Answer 2

1) Identification:
- (Talent ID): looking for signs of brilliance (scouting); Looking for bio mechanical makeup and skill set
- further tests after selection (psychological tests, components of fitness, health tests)
- 6-12 month programme (access to facilities and coaching)

2) Support The Lifestyle
- travel, diet and nutrition

3) Support The Coaching
- access to elite level coaching and facilities

4) Offer support through the institutes of UK Sport
- UK sport = National lottery funded organisation, using government funds and national lottery funds to support the success of GB in the Olympics and Paralympics
- Institutes = elite level training bases around the UK (Elite level performers gain access) - examples are Loughborough, Sheffield, Lee Valley

5) World Class Performance Pathway (WCPP)
- Two levels: world class podium / world class podium potential

Question 3

Explain the role of schools, universities and clubs in contributing to Elite performance

Answer 3

Schools:
- Exposed to Competition
- Compulsory PE lessons (2 hours a week)
- variety of different sports can be tried
- fundamental motor skills are developed
- develop relationships/ link with local clubs
- Qualifications (knowledge about the world of sport, Nutrition, health benefits)

Universities:
- Scholarships (help financially, bursary fund) - TASS
- Access to elite level sporting facilities
- Access to elite level sports coaching