Unit 20- Assignment 1
Task One
P1, P2 & P5
Your information booklet will focus around different type of talents, predicators of talent and
key factors in talent development. As this booklet will be used as a tool, it is important it is
well structured and in a chronological order.
P1 Describe the different types of talent
P2 Describe five different predictors of talent for performers in sport
P5 Describe, using examples, five different key factors in talent development in sport
Requirements:
Describe the different type of talent, covering the following:
Uni-dimensional talent
Multidimensional talent
Uni-sport talent
Multisport talent
Describe five different predictors of talent for individuals for sport, covering the
following:
Physical
Physiological
Sociological
Psychological
Skills – eg motor skills
Finally you need to describe five different key factors in talent development in sport,
covering the following:
Physical factors
Physiological factors
Sociological factors
Psychological factors
Obstacles
Different Types of Talent:
Uni-dimensional Talent- Unidimensional talent is talent in one activity or aspect of
performance only. A good example of this would be a 100-metre sprinter who cannot
, compete at 200 metres or any other distance. This type of athlete is obviously limited in
potential, in the sense that they have few sports skills that are transferable to other events.
Multi-dimensional Talent- Sports talent may also be broad, as in the ability to play in
midfield in football, or to be a world-class tennis player such as Andy Murray or Roger
Federer. These athletes have to combine physical, emotional and intangible skills every
minute they are in the game. They rarely run fast in a straight line, but instead have to make
big decisions, call plays, handle a ball or use a racquet, change direction to avoid defenders
and communicate with a team-mates.
Uni-sport Talent- Most professional athletes, and virtually all world-class athletes, are
proficient (good at) just the one sport; for example Tiger Woods is a professional golfer, not
an all-round athlete. Uni-sport Talent is an athlete that only competes in the on sport and
has taken their chosen sport to a high level, such as professional level.
Multi-sport Talent- A Multisport athlete is someone that can play just about any sport at the
highest level. Many coaches believe such athletes should be encouraged to play as many
sports as they can before finally deciding to specialise in one sport. Unfortunately,
multisport athletes are becoming unheard of, due to the high standards and commitments
needed nowadays to play at the top level of a certain sport.
Different Predictors of Talent:
Physical Predictors of Talent:
Height- Standing height is the height from the floor to the top of head, measured with the
athlete standing barefoot. It is measured with a tape measure to the nearest 0.1 cm. A
footballer will benefit from being tall as it will give them an advantage when contesting for
possession, they are likely to dominate in aerial challenges. Also a goalkeeper will be more
comfortable when their goal is threatened from the opposition.
Weight- Body mass is the athlete’s weight in Kilograms, and is easily measured with a set of
(accurate) bathroom scales or a set of balance scales to the nearest 0.5 kg. Over the past
decade conditioning in football has changed dramatically. Pro soccer academy is no
different. We intend to benefit from our investments and ensure each player is of a suitable
weight for performance.
Arm Span- Arm span is the horizontal distance between the tips of the middle fingers with
the arms extended laterally and at shoulder level. It includes the width of the shoulders and
length of both the upper limbs. Many are under the impression that this type of testing is
specifically designed for a goalkeeper. Actually all players have and advantage of a longer
arm span and higher shoulder width. This helps them in situations like fending opposition
players away and protecting the ball.
Basketball Throw- The basketball throw task is designed to measure upper body strength,
and is performed with the athlete sitting against the wall and throwing a size 7 basketball as
far as possible using a two-handed chest pass. This tests factors such as power, core stability
and upper body strength of a performer. Each of these factors are useful for a footballer’s
performance.
Vertical Jump- The vertical jump task measures the ability to spring in a vertical direction.
The athlete dips his or her fingers in chalk and reaches up as high as possible to touch a
wallboard. This exercise tests a footballer’s power and energy burst. Therefore improving
their ability in situations like aerial challenges.
Somatotype- People can be divided into three body shapes or Somatotype:
Task One
P1, P2 & P5
Your information booklet will focus around different type of talents, predicators of talent and
key factors in talent development. As this booklet will be used as a tool, it is important it is
well structured and in a chronological order.
P1 Describe the different types of talent
P2 Describe five different predictors of talent for performers in sport
P5 Describe, using examples, five different key factors in talent development in sport
Requirements:
Describe the different type of talent, covering the following:
Uni-dimensional talent
Multidimensional talent
Uni-sport talent
Multisport talent
Describe five different predictors of talent for individuals for sport, covering the
following:
Physical
Physiological
Sociological
Psychological
Skills – eg motor skills
Finally you need to describe five different key factors in talent development in sport,
covering the following:
Physical factors
Physiological factors
Sociological factors
Psychological factors
Obstacles
Different Types of Talent:
Uni-dimensional Talent- Unidimensional talent is talent in one activity or aspect of
performance only. A good example of this would be a 100-metre sprinter who cannot
, compete at 200 metres or any other distance. This type of athlete is obviously limited in
potential, in the sense that they have few sports skills that are transferable to other events.
Multi-dimensional Talent- Sports talent may also be broad, as in the ability to play in
midfield in football, or to be a world-class tennis player such as Andy Murray or Roger
Federer. These athletes have to combine physical, emotional and intangible skills every
minute they are in the game. They rarely run fast in a straight line, but instead have to make
big decisions, call plays, handle a ball or use a racquet, change direction to avoid defenders
and communicate with a team-mates.
Uni-sport Talent- Most professional athletes, and virtually all world-class athletes, are
proficient (good at) just the one sport; for example Tiger Woods is a professional golfer, not
an all-round athlete. Uni-sport Talent is an athlete that only competes in the on sport and
has taken their chosen sport to a high level, such as professional level.
Multi-sport Talent- A Multisport athlete is someone that can play just about any sport at the
highest level. Many coaches believe such athletes should be encouraged to play as many
sports as they can before finally deciding to specialise in one sport. Unfortunately,
multisport athletes are becoming unheard of, due to the high standards and commitments
needed nowadays to play at the top level of a certain sport.
Different Predictors of Talent:
Physical Predictors of Talent:
Height- Standing height is the height from the floor to the top of head, measured with the
athlete standing barefoot. It is measured with a tape measure to the nearest 0.1 cm. A
footballer will benefit from being tall as it will give them an advantage when contesting for
possession, they are likely to dominate in aerial challenges. Also a goalkeeper will be more
comfortable when their goal is threatened from the opposition.
Weight- Body mass is the athlete’s weight in Kilograms, and is easily measured with a set of
(accurate) bathroom scales or a set of balance scales to the nearest 0.5 kg. Over the past
decade conditioning in football has changed dramatically. Pro soccer academy is no
different. We intend to benefit from our investments and ensure each player is of a suitable
weight for performance.
Arm Span- Arm span is the horizontal distance between the tips of the middle fingers with
the arms extended laterally and at shoulder level. It includes the width of the shoulders and
length of both the upper limbs. Many are under the impression that this type of testing is
specifically designed for a goalkeeper. Actually all players have and advantage of a longer
arm span and higher shoulder width. This helps them in situations like fending opposition
players away and protecting the ball.
Basketball Throw- The basketball throw task is designed to measure upper body strength,
and is performed with the athlete sitting against the wall and throwing a size 7 basketball as
far as possible using a two-handed chest pass. This tests factors such as power, core stability
and upper body strength of a performer. Each of these factors are useful for a footballer’s
performance.
Vertical Jump- The vertical jump task measures the ability to spring in a vertical direction.
The athlete dips his or her fingers in chalk and reaches up as high as possible to touch a
wallboard. This exercise tests a footballer’s power and energy burst. Therefore improving
their ability in situations like aerial challenges.
Somatotype- People can be divided into three body shapes or Somatotype:
