Qualitative Movement Analysis Flashcards
What is qualitative analysis
Qualitative movement analysis is the assessment of human movement technique with the aim of providing appropriate intervention to improve performance
What are the 4 stages of a Qualitative Movement Analysis?
- Preparation
- Observation
- Evaluation
- Error Correction
What are the main components of preparation?
what,why & how is the session going to be analyiesd
eg. the coach noticed forehands were a problem
What are the main types of observation techniques used?
- Direct Observation
- Laboratory
- Video recording
For video recording, need to mention where and how many cameras
What is a common issue in Obervation stage?
Subjectivity
What is subjectivity
People watching the game may have different opinions or bias
A method to eliminate subjectivity is?
in general
Recording a skill or game can eliminate subjectivity as you can show other coaches
Other methods to minimise subjectivity
coaches or judges
- Checklists
- Rubrics
- Scales
What is included in an Evaluation stage?
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- What is the problem
- What is causing it
- How to fix it
What is the major component of Error Correction?
Feedback
What is the use of feedback?
Provided to help rectify errors
Why are strategies used in error correction
Strategies are put in place to help rectify the errors
What does a quantatative movement analysis provide and what is a benefit?
Provides a person with lots of data that can be analysed.
This is objective and factual.
What does a qualitative movement analysis provide that a quantatative movement analysis lacks?
Contexual information that helps explain data.
