sport

1. Unit 11 – Task 3
The purpose and resources
required for analysing different
levels of sports performance
Talia Matharu

2. Talent Identification
• Foundation level – Talent identification can be used
can be used to identify talent. For example, a school
physical education lesson in which teachers or local
youth club or team scouts could find children that
display talent that can be furthered to a higher level.
• Elite level – Talent identification can be used with an
experienced coach to observe a performance and
evaluate there findings. This process can be for
gathering information about an opposing team or
identifying new players.

3. Monitoring current fitness levels
• Foundation level – At this level the fitness test are basic, that use
very simple equipment which are used to identify an athletes
fitness. The information gathered could build the bases of a training
programme. An example of a test that may be used at this level is
the copper run, as it uses basic equipment and can be undertaken
in a wide range of places, also the test is suited to foundation level
as the athlete in particular can complete the test at their own pace;
walking, jogging or running.
• At an elite level the fitness testing is far more complicated as there
is more money available for better equipment and more highly
trained professionals to carry out the tests. The fitness testing may
be done to make sure the athletes level of fitness is adequate and
also to make an appropriate training programme.

4. Identifying strengths and areas for
improvement