chapter 10 . activity analysis in sport

Question 1

role of activity analysis

Answer 1

aims to gather sport specific physiological data through a record of performance via veiwing or recording of an individual.

Question 2

tactical data

Answer 2

recording games to figure out patterns of play so that a coach can intervene immediately and alter strategies.

Question 3

technical data

Answer 3

looking at the athletes technique or performance, trying to implement change for increased, and more effective performance.

Question 4

methods of data collection

Answer 4

direct observation
digital recording
mobile apps
wearable technologies

Question 5

direct observation

Answer 5

the process of coach or trainers observing activities and making decisions of the game based on what they see.

Question 6

direct observation (data gathered)

Answer 6

• how and where they move,
• intensity - low, moderate, vigorous
• muscle groups and muscle movements

Question 7

direct observation ( advantages and disadvantages)

Answer 7

advantages
- ability for coaches and athletes to implement immediate change if required.
disadvantage
- memory limitation

Question 8

digital recording

Answer 8

when you record a match, training session or race with a digital video camera, smartphone or tablet.

Question 9

digital recording ( data gathered)

Answer 9

full game / sessions allowing referral of footage, rewatching and further analysis.

Question 10

digital recording (advantages and disadvantages)

Answer 10

advantage
- ability to replay it anytime, and to share and transmit footage
disadvantage
- expensive, along with trained operators and equipment required.

Question 11

wearable technologies

Answer 11

players or athletes wear technologies, they are able to give coaches full and accurate pictures of a players data.

Question 12

wearable technologies ( data gathered)

Answer 12

speed of an athlete, distance covered and heart rate.

Question 13

wearable technologies (advantage and disadvantages)

Answer 13

advantage
- ability to store and archive data, and can be used on the field.
disadvantage
- expensive

Question 14

performance analysis

Answer 14

• give information to players
• feedback specific on strengths and weaknesses
• give coach data and advice on specific questions
• also includes support staff

Question 15

movement pattern chart

Answer 15

what - tracks movement and magnitude of movement
how - wearable technologies
why - dominant energy systems, and patterns of play

Question 16

skill frequency chart

Answer 16

what - frequency and effectiveness of every aspect of an individuals or teams performance.
how - direct observation, digital recording or mobile apps
why- major muscles, specific training and skill frequencies.

Question 17

work to rest ratios

Answer 17

what - represents the work interval divided by the rest interval time.
how - wearable technologies
why - intensity, fitness tests, training methods

Question 18

heart rate telemetry

Answer 18

what - an individuals heart rate response to physical activity.
how - manually with heart rate devices
why - find average and max heart rates, along with training methods.