Reflective Improvement Methods Flashcards
What are the 5 reflective improvement methods?
- Checklist.
- Training log and diary.
- Coach/Mentor feedback.
- Video Analysis.
- Questionares.
What are checklists?
Is made up of key points on how the skill should be executed. Information about the performance is recorded on the checklist by the coach. The skill can be viewed in real-time or through video.
What are a training log and diary?
Involves the athlete to keep a record of successes, failures and suggestions for improvement. It can be checked by the coach to receive feedback and allow them to work on areas where athletes need to improve.
What is coach and mentor feedback?
Is an outside person watching the performance and giving specific information on how to improve the performance. It can be visual, verbal, or kinaesthetic feedback.
What is video analysis?
Involves recording the athlete’s performance and showing it back to them to identify areas of improvement. Video comparison could be used in comparison with an elite performer to devise correctional technique feedback.
What are 5 advantages of video analysis?
- Video of athletes can be compared side by side against an exemplar.
- Track progress - footage can be stored and referred to, to measure improvement.
- Athletes can be more involved with the coach correcting errors.
- Video can be zoomed in to pick up greater detail.
- Video can be slowed down.
What are questionnaires?
Is a specific set of questions set by the coach for athletes to complete post-performance to evaluate, reflect and identify errors and how they can improve their performance.
What are the 4 stages of the reflective learning process?
- Reflection.
- Recognition of areas to improve.
- Planning for improvement.
- Action.
What is the reflection stage?
The athlete and coach reflect on performance to recognise strengths and weaknesses and identify factors limiting performance.
What is the recognition of areas to improve the stage?
Athlete compares their performance against that of an elite player and determines areas where they must improve.
What is the Planning for Improvement stage?
Coaches and athletes need to be up to date with innovation in training methods. Being aware of the latest trends the coach and athlete can incorporate them into training.
What is the Action stage?
The athlete competes in a game. The athlete attempts to rectify areas that were previously identified as limiting their performance.
