Routes to sporting excellence

• What is UK sport ?

  Sporting agenecy that invests national lottery funds onto lead sports to world class sucess
• How does uk sport develop talent :

  Identify talent

  Provide the best coaching

  Support the athletes development by sport science, medicine and EIS

  Coordinate world class programmes
• What is phase one of talent development ?

  Talent identification

  Search for talent begins with general pubic and sport community

  Test generic range of skill
• What is phase tow of talent development ?

  Further assess on athletes suitability for sport

  Detailed assessment centred around medical screening, physiological and behavioural
• What is the conformation phase ?

  6 - 12 month training programme where they are assessed for elite sport suitability
• What are the world class programs ?

  Podium - athlete is a maximum of 4 years away from the olympics

  Podium potential - athlete is 8 years away from the Olympics or shows real potential
• What is the NIS ?

  National institute of sport that provides sport science and technology to help elite sports people
• Where are 3 EIS ?

  University of bath

  Loughborough university

  EIS, Sheffield
• What support and facilities to the NIS / EIS provide ?

  World class facilities

  Sport science support

  Medical support

  Technology / engineering

  Research facilities
• What is the role of clubs in sport development ?

  Organises league games / competitions through NBG

  Nurture / encourage talent
• What is the role of schools in sport development ?

  Provide strong PE / games programmes

  Extra - curricular

  Fixtures

  Strong links with clubs

  Provide sport courses
• What is the role of universities in sport development ?

  Award sport scholarship / bursaries

  Share facilities with elite athletes

  Provide under / post grad funding - talent athlete scholarships scheme
• Why do people drop out ?

  Poor performance

  Injury

  Pressure form outside of sport

  Pressure form media

  Stress due to financial impact
• What can uk spot do for athletes who drop out ?

  Life style components which attempt to help athletes cope with pressure and demand
• What support do athletes receive ?

  Work closely with coaches and support specialists to minimise potential concerns

  Conflicts and distractions

  Provide athletes with life style advisors

  Teach strategies to deal with media