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Author:Sheng-Kuang Wu
Period/Date/Page:Vol. 25 No. 4 (2023 / 12 / 31) , Pi - vi
DOI:10.5297/ser.202312_25(4).0000
Applications of the Australian National Talent Identification and Development Program
Abstract:Australia has been a powerhouse in international competitive sports since the 1990s. Its success largely stems from longtime implementation of their National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program. While outlining unique aspects and principal specific practices of the Australian system, this article discusses the substantial value that the NTID framework adds to the development of their athletes and establishment of a nationwide sporting culture. The current version of the NTID program follows the Foundations-Talent-Elite-Mastery (FTEM) framework, dividing the process into 4 macro phases (Foundations, Talent, Elite, and Mastery), which are further subdivided into 10 micro phases. The lower seven phases are F1-F3 in Foundations and T1-T4 in Talent; entering E1 of the Elite phase indicates that the athlete has the ability to qualify for the adult Olympic Games or World Championship team. After further training, some move on to the E2 phase, indicating ability to win medals. Finally, with extra refinement, some achieve Mastery, and the talent to win medals over multiple Olympic Games. This pyramid-like framework aids Australia greatly in the identification and development of talented athletes, especially in highly competitive sports. However, the long-term NTID program still requires a longitudinal database for talent identification, plus cooperation with high-level sports science and medicine professionals for support. In addition, high-level coaching and a solid system are essential for success. Systematic analysis of the FTEM framework in Australia can provide a useful reference case for competitive sports in Taiwan. (Full text)


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