The sports resources, expertise and performance centres carry out the following tasks on behalf of the State:
1° Ensure, in liaison with the sports federations, the training and preparation of athletes on the lists mentioned in article L. 221-2 ;
2° Participate in the national network of high-level sport and ensure the operation of national centres of resources and expertise in the fields of sport, youth and popular education;
3° Implement initial and continuing training in the fields of physical and sporting activities, in application of article L. 211-1, and in the fields of youth and popular education, in accordance with national objectives and in line with the regional training plan for the region concerned;
4° Ensure the initial and ongoing training of State employees carrying out their duties in the fields of sport, youth and popular education.