Routes to sporting excellence

• What sports are mentioned in the study material?

  Ball and wheelchair rugby
• What must ball and wheelchair rugby demonstrate to win funding?

  They must engage and inspire communities
• What is UK Sport's main aim?

  Development of the country's athletes
• How is UK Sport funded?

  By the government and National Lottery
• What does UK Sport help to identify and develop?

  Elite sportsmen and women
• What are the roles of UK Sport in developing elite athletes?

  • Identifying potential talent
  • Supporting athlete's lifestyle
  • Supporting athlete's coaching
  • Providing sports science and medicine support
  • Offering a World Class Programme
• What are the two levels of the World Class Programme?

  Podium and Podium Potential
• What does the Podium level support?

  Athletes with realistic medal-winning capabilities
• What is the maximum time frame for Podium athletes?

  Four years until the next Games
• What does the Podium Potential level support?

  Athletes with potential for future medal wins
• What is the first step in UK Sport's talent identification process?

  Talent recruitment and confirmation programmes
• What happens during Phase 1 of the talent identification process?

  Physical and skills-based tests are conducted
• What types of tests are included in Phase 1?

  Sprints, jumps, aerobic fitness, strength tests
• What is assessed during phases 2 and 3 of the talent identification process?

  Suitability for the sport and preparation
• What is the duration of the final confirmation phase for selected athletes?

  6–12 months
• What is the #DiscoverYourPower initiative aimed at?

  Identifying future Olympic and Paralympic medal winners
• Who are the initial partners of the #DiscoverYourPower initiative?

  UK Sport, English Institute of Sport, British Cycling
• What is the target age group for the first campaign of #DiscoverYourPower?

  Young track cyclists aged 15–21
• What does the Pathway Health Check (PHC) assess?

  Athlete's progress and fitness levels
• How often does UK Sport run the Pathway Health Check?

  Every four years
• What was the purpose of the 'Tall and Talented' campaign?

  To prepare potential medal winners for Rio 2016
• What height criteria were used in the 'Tall and Talented' campaign?

  Men over 6 feet 3 inches, women over 5 feet 11 inches
• What advantage does height provide in certain sports?

  Height can give an athlete a real advantage
• How does UK Sport measure the effectiveness of the performance pathway?

  Through the Pathway Health Check discussions
• What is the annual investment amount by UK Sport for athletes?

  Approximately £100 million
• What does the Athlete Performance Award (APA) support?

  Living and sporting costs for athletes
• What is the maximum income threshold for receiving an APA?

  £65,000 including the APA
• What is the maximum APA amount for Podium-level athletes?

  Up to £28,000 per year
• What are the roles of the National Institutes of Sport?

  • Provide sports science and technology support
  • Work with coaches and sports administrators
  • Help improve athlete performance
• What percentage of athletes did the English Sports Institute work with during the 2012 Olympics?

  86 percent of the athletes
• Who are some athletes supported by the English Sports Institute?

  Jessica Ennis-Hill, Mo Farah, Sir Bradley Wiggins
• What do national sports institutes provide to improve athlete performance?

  Technical support for training programmes
• What does each country in the UK have for elite sportsmen and women?

  A National Institute of Sport
• What support does the English Sports Institute (EIS) provide?

  Sports science and technological help
• What percentage of athletes worked with the EIS from 2009-2013?

  86 percent
• How many sports won medals for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics with EIS support?

  27 sports
• Name one athlete supported by the EIS.

  Jessica Ennis-Hill
• What are the roles of national sports institutes?

  • Improve athlete performance
  • Provide technical support
  • Optimize training programs
  • Enhance health and availability
• How do national sports institutes help coaches?

  By providing technical support for athletes
• What is the purpose of the lifestyle component in UK Sport programs?

  To help athletes cope with elite sport demands