Performance Analysis And Training

Question 1

Qualitative

Answer 1

Quality
Subjective judgements
E.g. coach feedback

Question 2

Quantitative

Answer 2

Quantity
Objective process using numerical data
Match statistics

Question 3

Physical

Answer 3

Fitness demands of the activity

Question 4

Technical

Answer 4

Efficiency of movement in skills

Question 5

Tactical

Answer 5

Decision making in activity

Question 6

Psychological

Answer 6

Behavioural aspect

Question 7

Biomechanics

Answer 7

Science of forces acting on the body

Question 8

5 steps in coaching process

Answer 8

Observation
Analysis
Evaluation
Feedback
Planning

Question 9

Why will a coach observe, capture, analyse and evaluate?

Answer 9

Provide concise and accurate feedback to enhance future practice
Enable coaches to anticipate events and make appropriate changes
May help talent identification and there are links with elite sport

Question 10

What can providing concise and accurate feedback lead to?

Answer 10

Target strengths and weaknesses
Monitor progress
Motivate players
Plan training programmes

Question 11

Reasons why can’t just rely on eyes for observation?

Answer 11

Incomplete observations - obstructions with view
Difficult to remember everything that happens in a match - only remember 30-50%
Storage and retrieval - observations don’t create permanent record to refer back to
Subjective nature of analysis - biased views which may lead to incorrect guidance on how to improve performance, subjectivity in performance heightened situation may lead to wrong decision being made
Emotional nature of competition

Question 12

Four performance indicators

Answer 12

Physical
Technical
Tactical
Psychological

Question 13

5 performance analysis methods

Answer 13

Biomechanics
Physical fitness
Notation
Video
Questionnaires

Question 14

Performance analysis methods for technical

Answer 14

Biomechanics
Notation
Video/digital

Question 15

Performance analysis methods for physical

Answer 15

Physical fitness
Notation

Question 16

Performance analysis methods for tactical

Answer 16

Notation
Video/digital

Question 17

Performance analysis method for psychological

Answer 17

Questionnaires

Question 18

How might biomechanics be used to enhance performance?

Answer 18

Devise and manipulate practice sessions in order to improve technique
What feedback coaches give to performers to improve execution of a particular technique
Develop a more efficient technique which may help prevent injury
Help identify technique deficiencies to assist with training programme design
Help with equipment design/design improvement

Question 19

2 types of physical fitness tests

Answer 19

Laboratory test
Field test

Question 20

Field testing

Answer 20

E.g. multistage fitness test
large groups
cheap
easy to set up
no specialised training or equipment required
recreational athlete

Question 21

Laboratory testing

Answer 21

E.g. Lactate threshold test
1-1
expensive
specialised training and equipment required
elite performer

Question 22

When is physical fitness testing used?

Answer 22

Outside competition to gain information on performance - physical conditioning, technical efficiency or tactical effectiveness

Question 23

What do physical fitness tests provide?

Answer 23

Baseline information

Question 24

GPS

Answer 24

Global Positioning Systems

Question 25

Why is notation used in sport as a performance analysis method?

Answer 25

monitor performance indicators - technical, physical and tactical
used to inform specific strength and conditioning programmes
used to formulate changes in tactics, training session length and intensity/team selection or substitutions
determine which performers are not putting in required effort and/or detect fatigue in others

Question 26

Advantages of notation/GPS

Answer 26

objective statistics on distance covered, speed runs, rest periods for comparison
assessment of physiological demands of the sport
levels of players fitness
can monitor variations in players physical performance between games and seasons
can be used in training sessions to ensure they replicate game intensity
monitor training load of the players
monitor seasonal variations in players work rate/performance
aid team and tactical selections
used to set specific goals

Question 27

Disadvantages of notation/GPS

Answer 27

only takes into consideration physical demands and not tactical/technical ability
running large distances isn’t always good play indicator
standard of opposition and playing surfaces will impact distance covered and top speed reached

Question 28

Why is video analysis used in sport?

Answer 28

• provides objective, permanent information that can enhance -performance in the technical and tactical aspects of performance -as it provides reviewable unbiased data to analyse
• focus on analysis depends on sporting activity and level of performer with different sporting activities placing a different emphasis on these components

Question 29

advantages of video/computer analysis

Answer 29

permanent record of performance - used to identify and correct technique problems, analyse patterns of play for self and opposition e.g. tactics
players use it for self analysis, often a more powerful form of analysis than coach feedback
slow motion & freeze frame can provide precise analysis, split screen for comparison to improve
recording equipment is becoming cheaper
coaches and athletes can see performance, instead of having to interpret numerical data

Question 30

disadvantages of video/computer analysis

Answer 30

modern analysis computer programmes can be expensive
specific training is needed to make full use of equipment

Question 31

use of questionnaires

Answer 31

provides information from performers on issues and feelings about performance

Question 32

examples of questionnaires

Answer 32

SCAT

Question 33

How can the psychological aspect be analysed?

Answer 33

interview
observation