Chapter 2

Question 1

Qualitative Movement Analysis

Answer 1

Evaluate strength and weaknesses of players ( what it is )
Obtain final result or rank in competition
For talent identification or team selection
Predict future performance results

Question 2

Principles Of Qualitative Analysis:

Answer 2

P – Preparation: Understanding what, who and how it needs to be analysed
O – Observation: Looking at the performance of the subject(s), using video/film
E – Evaluation: Decide what the problem is, the cause and how to address it
E – Error Correction: Fixing up the issue

Question 3

Constraints:

Answer 3

Individual: take into consideration individual’s age, body size and strength
Task: manipulate size of playing equipment and playing area, changing the rules
Environmental: influence of lighting, weather, noise and visuals in a game (indoor vs outdoor)

Question 4

Direct Based Coaching Approaches:

Answer 4

Coaches make all decisions in relation to:
Task selection
Timing of when the tasks will be performed
How techniques will be refined and implemented

Disadvantages:
Athletes never make decisions for themselves
Lack of opportunity to find solutions

Question 5

Constraints Based Coaching:

Answer 5

This approach refers to using boundaries or placing restrictions on the learner. Constraints are classified into 3 clear categories:
Individual constraints: Such as technical skills, body size and strength
environment constraints: Such as physical environment [weather, natural light and access to facilities]
task constraints; rules of the sport, equipment available