To build a profound comprehension of the evolution of elite sport development practices in different countries To provide a detailed insight and critical evaluation into different elite sport development approaches with particular emphasis on the Irish system.
Introduction to sports development theory
Definitions, Elite versus Participation Sports Development
Requirements of a successful ESD System
Nine pillars of ESD – Policy, Financial Support, Participation, Talent ID, Coaching, Athlete Support, Facilities, International Competition, Sports Science SupportFunction of a Sports Institute
Historical background and context to current practice in ESD
USSR / GDR – Policies, Systems & Success during cold warAustralia – 1970’s to Present - Policies, Systems & Success
Irish ESD – Evolution, structures, policy & success
Key Agencies: Dept of Sport, ISC, IIS, Coaching Ireland (NCTC), OCI, PCIExpenditure distributionSuccess – Olympic evaluation reports since 2000
UK ESD - Evolution, structures, policy & success
Policy changes & success 1960s - Present
USA ESD - Evolution, structures, policy & success
Contrast in policy to other countries since 1920s
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |