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Talent Identification and Elite Development

Talent identification programmes in the UK

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Overview

Talent identification tests and anthropometric measurements, Sporting Giants and Helen Glover, talent transfer, the advantages and drawbacks of formal programmes, the relative age effect, team sports, governing bodies and schools.

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Key term

What is talent identification, and why are body measurements useful in it?

Evaluation

What are the advantages and disadvantages of formal talent identification programmes?

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What kinds of test are used in talent identification?

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  1. 1

    What is talent identification?

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    Talent identification is the process of spotting people with the potential to become elite performers. Talent identification often combines physical, physiological and psychological testing.

  2. 2

    What kinds of test are used in talent identification?

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    Physiological tests measure fitness, such as a VO₂ max test. Anthropometric measures record height, limb length and body composition. Psychological tests assess qualities such as determination.

  3. 3

    Why are anthropometric measurements useful in talent identification?

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    Some sports reward particular body types, such as tall athletes in rowing. Height and arm span cannot be changed by training.

  4. 4

    What was UK Sport's Sporting Giants campaign?

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    Sporting Giants was a UK Sport talent search launched in 2007. The campaign looked for unusually tall young people for rowing, handball and volleyball.

  5. 5

    Which Olympic champion was found through Sporting Giants?

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    Helen Glover was found through Sporting Giants. Helen Glover won gold in the women's pair at London 2012.

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    What is talent transfer?

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    Talent transfer moves an athlete from one sport into another that better suits their attributes. The athlete's existing fitness and training experience speed up development.

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