Performance analysis

Question 1

what is direct observation?

Answer 1

observations made by coaches using their expertise (qualitative)

Question 2

what does video observation allow for?

Answer 2

re-rewatching performance and in slow-mo/frozen

cameras, go pros, motion analysis equipment

Question 3

what quantitative data can be gathered from videos?

Answer 3

velocities, centre of gravity, changes in joint angle

Question 4

how is force analysis collected and what does it measure?

Answer 4

force plates & changes in force during contact with the ground

Question 5

what is pressure data good for

Answer 5

seeing distribution of pressure through out a motion

Question 6

how is Kinematic - position, velocity, acceleration data?

Answer 6

using a camera and then digitising the footage for analysis

Question 7

projectile motion analysis example

Answer 7

the last stride, touchdown and take-off characteristics of long jump

Question 8

momentum & impulse analysis example

Answer 8

dynamics of concussive head impacts in ARF