Data collection Flashcards
Qualitative data collection methods on mental factor
Poms test PPW Questionnaire Scat test Coach feedback
Quantitative data collection methods on mental factor
Questionnaire
Scat test
PPW
Why collect data on performance
Allows us to set realistic goals that give a motivation boost.
Allows us to determine our areas for development and we can construct a PDP on the back of it to see a greater improvement in our overall performance.
Gives baseline measurement at the start of a PDP that can be compared to scores gathered throughout via retesting to determine the effectiveness of the PDP.
2 types of data
Quantitative and qualitative
Differences between quantitative and qualitative
Quantitative data gives a set score
Qualitative data is opinion based
Reasons for quantitative data
Score gathered can be compared to nationally norms to determine whether it is a strength or weakness, score gathered can be used to set a realistic goal, score gathered can be compared to scores throughout the PDP to determine effectiveness.
Reasons for qualitative data
- Only performer knows how they are feeling when performing an activity. This reliable data can be used to construct a PDP relevant to developmental needs.
- Qualitative data such as recorded coach feedback allows me to gather permanent information. Provides with a starting point so I can then repeat this method throughout the PDP to compare the results to determine the effectiveness of the PDP.
Data collection methods for emotional
Poms test, PPW
Data collection methods for social
PPW, COS
Data collection methods for physical
PPW, illinois agility test, GOS
Description of PPW
A PPW can be used to gather information on the x factor. I carried it out immediately after my performance so that my abilities in each sub-factor are fresh in my mind. It is a circles that is split into eight equal parts, these parts will have a heading on them which will be a x sub-factor. These parts are split into 10 segments, in your own opinion you will shade in the number of boxes you feel is relative to your performance in that particular area - for example if you feel one of your strengths is your x(sub-factor) then you will shade in approximately 8/10 boxes for example. You will do this for each sub-factor and then be able to see your strengths and areas of development. Once this is finished I will pick out two strengths and an area for development, I will then construct a PDP on this area of weakness.
Communication observation schedule
A method to gather information on the social factor is a communication observation schedule. This involves playing a team game for example netball. We were split into two teams and decided on our specific positions, after this we played a 15 minute per half standard game of netball. Whilst this game was played, another member of the class will film my performance – attempting to get as close to the game so we could be heard, without infringing upon the game. After our game was finished I swapped roles with the person videoing my performance and filmed them. After this was finished I watched the video, taking a note of each form of communication I performed and how many times I performed said communication. Once I’ve tallied these up I can see which methods of communication I am best at (most tally’s) and what needs improvement (fewest tally’s).
SCAT test
One method I used to collect data on the mental factor (anxiety) was the Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT).’
‘The SCAT had 15 statements in the form of a questionnaire. To the right of each statement were three potential responses: ‘rarely’, ‘sometimes’ and ‘often’. At the bottom of the sheet was a box for my SCAT score and a set of NORMS. Over the page there was a table which attributed a score to each answer I selected.’
‘I completed the SCAT immediately after a performance. I read each statement and placed a tick in the appropriate box. I then identified my score for each statement in the table over the page. I finished by adding up these scores and comparing my overall score to the NORMS and identifying my anxiety levels.’
Poms test
‘A method I used to collect data on emotional factors (anger, fear, happiness and sadness) was the Profile of Mood States (POMS) Test.’
‘I accessed the POMS Test online. It contained 65 statements which related to a particular feeling down the left hand side. These statements were placed into 6 groups: anger, confusion, depression, fatigue, tension and vigour. Next to each statement was a drop down menu containing the following responses: ‘not at all’, ‘a little’, ‘moderately’, ‘quite a lot’ and ‘extremely’.’
‘I had a partner sit at the computer and read out each statement. I then had to provide one of the above responses for each statement and my partner selected it. After answering all statements, my partner hit the analyse button at the bottom of the page to calculate my Total Mood Disturbance score. Once this was calculated, a score was given in each of the 6 groups above. I then used this to identify my strengths and weaknesses.’
General observation schedule
‘A method I used to collect data on physical factors (skill accuracy, consistency and repertoire) was the General Observation Schedule (GOS) in basketball.’
‘The GOS was arranged into a table with the skills (shooting, passing, etc) placed along the top and their level of effectiveness (very effective, fairly effective, etc) placed down the side. Underneath some skilled column headings were sub-headings of different techniques. For example, the shooting column was divided into jump shot and lay-up.’
‘My partner watched me play 3 matches against opponents of a similar ability to me whilst standing on a bench at the halfway line. Whenever my partner saw me play a skill, they placed a tally in the appropriate box. For example, if I played an accurate chest pass to a teammate, they placed a tally in the ‘chest pass-very effective’ box. At the end of the final match, my partner counted up all of my tallies and placed them in the total boxes. They then used a calculator to work out what percentage of my skills were very effective, fairly effective and ineffective. I then looked over my results and identified my strengths and weaknesses.’
