movement analysis

Question 1

5 reasons coaches analyse performance

Answer 1

Determine what the athlete is doing right/wrong
Determine the key aspects of performance that need attention
Determine what training activities are needed to rectify the faults
Track the athletes progress
Improve future performance

Question 2

3 environments for analysing performance

Answer 2

Labratory testing
Field testing
Competition testing

Question 3

Lab testing

Answer 3

So various factors can be varied or manipulated

Question 4

Field testing

Answer 4

An athletes performance can be tested in normal training conditions

Question 5

Competition testing

Answer 5

An athlete is analysed while performance during competition

Question 6

2 methods of movement analysis

Answer 6

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Question 7

Quantitative anaylsis

Answer 7

Uses numbers eg skin folds times and distances. It is objective based on fact

Question 8

Qualitative analysis

Answer 8

Description/analysis of movement without using number eg good, short, heavy
It is subjective, based on opinion of the observer

Question 9

Knudsen Morrison model of qualitative analysis

Answer 9

The knudsen morrison is a 5 stage process and must be done in a certain order. Each stage has a specific goal

Question 10

5 stages of knudsen model

Answer 10

Preparation stage
Observation stage
Evaluation stage
Intervention Stage 
Re-observation stage

Question 11

Preparation phase

Answer 11

Coach develops pre requisite knowledge base about the skill… coach must know techincal factors that will affect performance

Question 12

How can the coach develop a knowledge base in prep phase

Answer 12

Follow a checklist outlining key points of technique eg prep, execution and follow through

Question 13

Observation phase

Answer 13

Observation involves the sytematic gathering of info about the performance or movement

Question 14

Things to consider during observation phase

Answer 14

What is the best angle to observe from
How close/far away
Video or direct observation

Question 15

Evaluation Phase

Answer 15

Identify the strengths and weaknesses or the performer. Need to prioritize in order of importance for correction and identify methods which can be used to improve performance

Question 16

3 things to consider during eval phase

Answer 16

Critical weaknesses- inhibit performance- need imediate attention
Large changes that need more time could be done in off season
Technical flaws may not always need addressing

Question 17

Intervention Phase

Answer 17

Involves providing feedback and corrections to the performer, usually under practice conditions, to improve performance

Question 18

What does the coach do in the intervention phase

Answer 18

Coach explains what errors are occurring and why and describes what drills/activities should be done to rectify these identified problems.

Question 19

3 purposes of feedback

Answer 19

Motivation
To change performance
To reinforce learning

Question 20

2 types of feedback

Answer 20

External and internal

Question 21

internal feedback

Answer 21

information the performer receives from within their body about how the skill felt

Question 22

external feedback

Answer 22

information received from outside the body and is received via the sensory system – usually seen, felt, heard

Question 23

2 types of external feedback

Answer 23

intrinsic which is detecting information from their own action or augmented which is additional feedback usually provided by the coach

Question 24

4 types of cues in augmented feedback

Answer 24

Visual
Verbal
Proprioceptive
Written

Question 25

Visual

Answer 25

Allow the learner to see what the movement looks like (demonstration, 3 or 4 key points, video feedback)

Question 26

Verbal

Answer 26

Single words or short phrases that help the performer focus on a single aspect that can assist performance. E.g. “follow through”.

Question 27

Proprioceptive

Answer 27

The coach physically moves/adjusts the performer so they are aware of how the movement should feel

Question 28

Written

Answer 28

The coach provides written feedback to the performer about the strength and weaknesses of his performance and ways to improve future performance.

Question 29

Reobservation phase

Answer 29

Observe the performe in a similar context to the initial observation to see if changes implemented have improved performance

Question 30

2 examples of analysis

Answer 30

Video and checklist

Question 31

4 steps for analysis technique using video

Answer 31

• Video gameplay/training session
• review/analyse film and compare to ideal performance
• Give feedback
• implement strategy for correction

Question 32

Why use video feedback 4 reasons

Answer 32

• can be slowed and paused to show s+w
• used to track improvement
• Provides instant visual feedback

Question 33

Checklists

Answer 33

Checklists is a written record of performance in relation to a predetermined criteria can be used to determine the technical and tactical ability of performers

Question 34

4 steps of checklist

Answer 34

Checklist is made identifying key criteria of performance
Athlete does a performance and information is recorded on a checklist by observer
Identify strength and weaknesses and then plan for improvement
observe improvement after feedback

Question 35

5 reasons checklists and video are used

Answer 35

improve understanding
provide instant feedback
be more involved in correcting their own performance
determine the impact of mental or physical performance
engage in reflective learning.