2023 ATHLETICS QLD TARGET TALENT PROGRAM
In 2023 the Athletics Australia Target Talent program (TTP) aims to offer a flexible education model incorporating online Webinars and an associated Learning portal in conjunction with Practical Masterclasses run by Queensland Athletics.
TTP will aim to offer a greater environment for athletes to gain further knowledge to aid their performance development towards achieving higher performance standards.
The TTP Award will be managed by Athletics Australia and supported by Queensland Athletics.
Target Talent Program Award
Athletes are able to achieve the TTP Bronze, Silver and Gold Award by completing each of the units offered through the use of the AA learning Portal and Webinars, hosted by the Athletics Australia Pathway Discipline Coordinators and experienced coaches.
To achieve the TTP Award each year, athletes will need to engage in the following:
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Complete all education Webinars and the required online assessment
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Complete a Goal Setting unit upon selection and Season Review at the end of the competition season.
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Participate in at least 1 Practical Masterclass.
Education Webinars
The following webinars will be available at different times throughout the year and scheduled by AA.
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Nutrition
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Exercise Physiology
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Sport Psychology
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Athlete Wellbeing
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Injury Risk Reduction
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Biomechanics
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Performance Planning
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Topic |
Webinar Date |
Topic |
Presenter |
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Nutrition |
June 14th |
How to stay Healthy |
Bryce Anderson |
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Sport Psychology |
July 12th |
Defining and refining consistent, repeatable psychological processes |
Jacqui Sandland |
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Injury Risk Reduction |
August 16th |
Loads and Monitoring |
Rob Mullard |
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Physiology |
September 13th |
Training intensity distribution & periodisation |
Bryce Anderson |
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Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement |
October 11th |
Values, Purpose and Strengths |
Belinda Creer |
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Biomechanics |
November 8th |
Skill Acquisition and Learning |
Tarryn Elvish / Kirstie Turner |
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Performance Planning |
December 6th |
Performance Execution |
Adam Didyk |
