Within the Developmental Model of Sport Participation, the Elite Performance

question 49

Multiple Choice

Within the Developmental Model of Sport Participation, the elite performance through sampling trajectory suggests specialization typically begins ________ and is characterized by ________.

• A) after the sampling years; high amounts of deliberate practice
• B) from a very young age; primarily deliberate play activities
• C) around age 16; primarily deliberate practice activities
• D) around age 13; a mix of deliberate play and deliberate practice activities
• E) none of the above

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