Talent identification
What Talent identification means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Recognising potential in a performer, carried out by schools and clubs through scouting.
The process of recognising performers with the potential to excel in a sport.
Topics that use Talent identification
- Development of elite performers in sport (AQA A-Level)
- The role of technology in physical activity and sport (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Access, participation and performance
- Adaptation for age
- Adaptation for disability
- Benefits and limitations of video technology
- Coaching and sports science support
- Data produced by different technologies
- Data-driven coaching and performance analysis
- Elite sport funding
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