Forrester PE Dept

Role Models

 

Definition:

 

These are people who serve as a good example and whose performance, attitude, fitness, behaviour and skills we would want to emulate. E.g. Sir Chris Hoy’s dedication and commitment to training.

 

Impact on Performance:

 

Role models can encourage good sportsmanship and honesty (golfers owning up to things they do wrong) and can have a positive impact on those taking part in sport as they can also be used to discourage any negative behaviour.Role models have the ability to inspire others. Many idolise athletes such as David Beckham for his contribution to sport. Role models themselves can have a lot of pressure put onto them to be the perfect professional. Some professionals cannot handle this pressure or the pressure of losing. Lance Armstrong was stripped of all his Tour de France medals after he was found guilty of taking banned substances to improve his performance. This effected his reputation as an athlete.

 

Model performers can be used for comparison with our own and others performances. This can be used to identify strengths and weaknesses in the performance in any of the 4 factors.