| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19M.3.HL:.tz0.9 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Outline the two talent identification processes in sport.
Discuss the four stages of development through which an athlete is likely to progress as their talent evolves.
Markscheme
traditional TI;
involves subjective assessments;
involves objective testing such as fitness testing/testing of various components of fitness;
multidimensional talent identification and development TID;
recognises that talent evolves as a result of an athlete interacting with their environment;
they have the resilience to cope with the challenges and setbacks they may come across.
Award [1 max] per process.
Award [1 max] for a list of processes.
[2 max]
athletes can also achieve elite status through early specialisation / development and mastery are combined;
Initiation/sampling stage:
involves high amounts of play and low levels of practice / focused on multi-skills rather than specialisation;
Development/specialising stage:
specialisation of sporting skills will occur;
a balance now between deliberate play and deliberate practice;
Mastery/investment stage:
involves low amounts of play and high levels of practice / focused on specific skills;
Maintenance (perfection) stage:
the athlete is maintaining their high level of proficiency through high levels of practice.
Award [1 max] for a list of the stages.
Award [1 max] per stage.
[4 max]
Examiners report
A lot of scripts identified the two talent identification processes but failed to outline what they were.
This was done very poorly. Limited full marks given and limited conceptual understanding of the question. Would have been better with specific answers rather than guesswork and generic answers.
