Name: Liam Alford

Unit 4 Sport in the UK

AO5 Evaluate the provision for elite sport performers with reference to two sports. Task You have to evaluate the provision for elite sports performers with reference to two sports. In order to research for this task, you will: Conduct your own internet research attend a talk from a visiting speaker (G&T coordinator, BANES School Sports Partnership) visit Bath University Once you have collected all of your data, you will present your information using powerpoint. Knowledge, Understanding and Skills You must include in your evaluation of provision: facilities, coaching, sport science support funding, eg Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Gifted and Talented programme in schools sports academies and scholarship schemes Grading Criteria Pass Candidates provide a basic evaluation of the provision for elite sport performers with reference to two sports. Their evaluation includes limited examples and statistics from easily found sources. Merit Candidates provide a detailed evaluation of the provision for elite sport performers with reference to two sports. Their evaluation includes a variety of examples and statistics from a range of sources. Distinction Candidates provide a comprehensive evaluation of the provision for elite sport performers with reference to two sports. Their evaluation is supported with a variety of relevant examples and statistics from a wide range of sources.

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Sport 1 - Judo
Facilities Dojo indoors, Tracks (distance and short), Weights room available for judo athletes. Coaching Education system within the sport, 1 coach leads all sessions , Can perform all aspects of coaching (Strength and conditioning also), Coach provides training framework for athletes, Minimum of 2 sessions a day, maximum of 3 in a day, Coach covers all areas of Judo, defence and attack.

General Olympic Sport 3 Judo athletes from Bath University signed up for the London Olympics, Sunday is the rest day, From the 30 Judo fighters, 50% fighters are currently at University and the other 50% have graduated from University but still return for training as it if the best for them.

Sport 2 - Badminton
Facilities
Indoor Sports hall, Gym.

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Coaching Injury training provided (technical training). Strength and conditioning training. Coaches dedicated Main focus - Court sessions/support team - 50% high performance centres - 50% Universities Plans - Sets different plans for each player/group so they can learn to their own speed and everyone can work on something they need to. - Evaluate plans/sessions for each player.

General Team of Physiotherapists, nutritionists and psychologists work together to ensure that the athletes are fit and healthy and eating properly.

Sport Science Support / Strength and conditioning

Use Physiotherapists, checks with athletes everyday, travels with the athletes to tournaments and other competitions. Masseuse comes in once a week depending on the training the athletes go through. Doctors also work alongside the Physiotherapists to ensure the athletes are fit and healthy.

English Institute Of Sport Access to psychologist and nutritionists English Institute of Sport (EIS) provides strength and conditioning training if the coach who trains them cant or doesnt want to do it. EIS provides Physiotherapists specific to the hurdlers, so they are not needed by anyone else. The physiotherapists work with athletes in the morning and then work at a private clinic in the afternoon. Works with other athletes when hurdlers are away on tournaments.

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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

Gifted and Talented

Talent schemes every year to look for athletes. 13-14 year olds scouted by federations and moved into high performance centres or Universities to train and improve

Additional Notes
25 and 50 metre Olympic sized Swimming pools, 110m indoor running track, Indoor throwing and jumping facilities, Astro Turf, Indoor Sports Hall (Netball, badminton and Gymnastics), State of the art gym, Indoor Door.

Name: Liam Alford