Needs Analysis Flashcards
Definition of needs analysis
Identification of physical characteristics associated with sporting performance
Turner (2009) said?
‘The S&C coach must first a needs analysis to identify biochemical/physiological requirements of the sport
Steps to conducting a needs analysis?
Construct appropriate test battery to measure strengths and weaknesses.
Identify injury mechanisms and methods of prevention
Two types of Biomechanics demands?
Kinematics (Movement patterns)
Kinetics (Int/external forces)
Energy Systems
ATP-PC <3s
ATP-PC+Lactic 3-10s
Lactic+Aerobic 1-120s
Aerobic+Lactic >3mins
Hoffman (2012) Injury Mechanisms
Fatigue > Kinematic Breakdown > Improper Loading > Injury
What did Quarry & Hopkins witness in their 2007 study?
Backs playing time dropped between 1995-2004
Forwards and Backs weight increased in that time period
Tackles, Rucks and Mauls all increased post-professional
Scrums and Lineouts dropped