Athlete Development Pathway Model
Underpinning the GBR Pathway Programme is an Athlete Development Pathway Model.
The Pathway Model is based on the FTEM Framework and is represented by a series of Pathway Stages. Each Pathway Stage is made up of a number of Pathway Stage Components. The content of each component is based on the Weapons Framework which contains the detailed specific research, models and content to support the pathway.
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THE PATHWAY CONTEXT
Alignment with Sport England and UK Sport athlete development pathway models. · Mapping to GBR activities
THE FTEM FRAMEWORK
FTEM framework and principles · Rationale
THE PATHWAY STAGES
Definition of the Fencer Pathway Stages · High level expectations of an athlete in each stage
THE PATHWAY STAGE COMPONENTS
Detailed Component descriptions · Minimum expectations on any athlete from T1 (Pre-Elite) · Aspirational expectations (T4+)
THE WEAPONS FRAMEWORK
Research, Frameworks & Tools · How these inform the expected progression of athletes through the Pathway Stages.
Last updated 1 Nov 2024