1. Task 2.3 Checklist
Undertake a study into the provision of 1 role at a national level
Key Points
• Students are required to select one role from performer, leader
and official and detail the development pathway from initial
elite selection (educational establishment 1st team) to national
representation. Will develop provisions from amateur to
professional
• Students are required to race and explain the elite routes for
one of their chosen performance roles (task 1) and base this
task on national pathways in UK
• Pathways may include structure and function of academies, the
training and physical developments available to the student,
national governing body provision, and the structure of
coaching, coaching awards, and official qualifications
Essay format 1000 words, include word count and non tolerance on
words over
To enable you to complete task 2.3 you need to ensure you provide
evidence of the following in your study:
 Comprehensive insight into the structures, pathways and
provision from first level of elite performance to
area/county/regional and national selection
 Rolel and function of sporting academies
 Talent Identifcation
 Role of schools/clubs/area/county associations and
particularly NGBs and professional structures
 Funding/sponsorship
 Schemes
 Disability
 Gender
 Critical Analysis
 Extensive bibliography and appendices (and pictures!)

2.  Significant factual detail
 Ensure you consider the grade boundaries
 Objective rather than subjective!
 Clear Structure