Qualitative analysis, direct and constraints based coaching

Question 1

What are the four tasks of qualitative analysis

Answer 1

Preparation, Observation, Evaluation ad Error correction

Question 2

What stage is preparation and describe its parts

Answer 2

stage one
1. CRITICAL FEATURES OF A SKILL: what does the skill look like, eg grip > stance > starting point etc
2. KNOW YOUR ATHLETE: strengths + weaknesses, age, gender, stage of learning, injuries
3. DETAILS OF OBSERVATION: digital or live, vantage point, how many cameras, what angle etc
4. EFFECTIVE INSTRUTION: type of instructions and feedback vary on different stages of learning

Question 3

What stage is observation and describe its parts

Answer 3

Stage 2
direct observation or digital recording. Recording or measuring a skill

Question 4

What stage is evaluation and describe its parts

Answer 4

Stage 3
used to identify errors or positive aspects of the performance. Ranks critical features on a scale
inadequate___________________adequate ->
knowledge of performace

Question 5

What stage is error correction and describe its parts

Answer 5

Stage 4
MODIFY PRACTICE: part or whole practice, open or closed environment, massed or distributed practice, blocked or random practice
EXAGGERATION OF OVERCOMPENSATION: over exaggerate certain aspects of a skill to emphasise technique
VISUAL MODEL: instructor demonstrates or shows footage of correct technique
MANUEL GUIDENCE: instructor moves body parts through correct technique

Question 6

What is direct coaching

Answer 6

where the coach makes all the decisions eg selection and practice tasks, how tasks will be performed, progressed and refilled, learner has limited need to make decisions and think

Question 7

3 advantages of direct coaching

Answer 7

-usually blocked practice
- effective for learning FMS
-external cues are liminited

Question 8

3 disadvantages of direct coaching

Answer 8

• skills taught in isolation
• skills dont transfer effectively
• tactics and strategy not developed

Question 9

What is constraints based coaching

Answer 9

delivered via the coach putting in individual, environmental and task constraints which focus on improvement (movement patterns, decision making, proprioception)

Question 10

3 advantages of constraints based coaching

Answer 10

• taught in a more open environment
• tactics and strategies are developed
  -greater skill transfer

Question 11

3 disadvantages of constraints based coaching

Answer 11

• not textbook technique
• skills may take longer to master
  -more suited to autonomous learners

Question 12

Describe individual constraints and provide 3 examples

Answer 12

physical, psychological and behavioral factors that are internal to the performer
eg genetic (body size and height
fitness level (agility, speed, power)
injury
mental skills (attention, confidence)

Question 13

Describe environmental (physical and social) constraints and provide 3 examples

Answer 13

The type of environmental setting and characteristics of where the performance takes place. Constraints put in place to simulate playing or match environment
eg climate, lightning, surface
geography
coaches influence

Question 14

Describe task constraints and provide 3 examples and 2 benefits

Answer 14

factors closely related to performance
eg rules of the sport
modification of equipment eg bats, balls
court and field dimensions
BENEFITS: reduces the predictability of environment
- fewer external cues and player can control the timing of the skill