We have been looking at pathways for individuals to reach the elite level in four different countries. Some of these pathways are centralised (East Germany), some decentralised (USA) and also a combination (Australia and UK).
In each of these countries, a common theme is that they receive elite support from a range of specialists. Indeed, this is a significant benefit of the institute / academy model, especially if it is based at a University.
Athletes receive lots of different levels of support, from Physiologists, Psychologists and Biomechanists.
You need to understand the support offered by various groups of people to performers.
How technological development has improved performance (Prozone, Dartfish, Biomechanical analysis of technique). Or, reduced performance (Javelin case study on page 171).
Research the following roles – Exercise Physiologist, Sports Psychiatrist, Nutritionist, Sports vision specialist, Biomechanist, Podiatrist. You are looking at what their main job role is and how they may benefit a performer (may want to split up, but is imperative you have notes on and understand each of these roles)
Look at how elite athletes can benefit from these support systems
Useful websites:
http://www.hydroworx.com/http://www.speedo.com (look through the technology section)
http://focusonthezone.com/
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