Technology

Question 1

Give an example of performance analysis equipment

Answer 1

Dartfish i.e biomechanical data such as angle of release,

Users earned more than 72% of the medals at the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympics.

Question 2

Explain GPS + motion tracking software

Answer 2

Can be used in training + comp.

Used to track speed, distance + G forces.

Can also measure HR, pace, recovery time + acceleration.

A coach will be able to tell if a player is fatigued + therefore ⬇️ risk of injury.

Question 3

What are the benefits to GPS + motion tracking software

Answer 3

Ensures training matches games demands

Improves tactical awareness

Can help selection of best performing players

Can help injured players get through rehab faster

Question 4

Examples to technology improving safety of the sport

Answer 4

Helmet sensors

Changes to javelins

F1 Halo devise

Surface of velodromes

Question 5

Examples of technology in Paralympic sports

Answer 5

Wheelchairs for rugby + basketball

Handcycles

Prosthetics

Question 6

Example of technology affecting sports performers

Answer 6

Winter Olympics 2018

Are skeleton suits giving athletes too much speed?

Question 7

Define technology doping

Answer 7

Practise of using sports equipment to gain a competitive adv.

Question 8

Reasons as to why all athletes SHOULD use the same equipment

Answer 8

To create a level playing field, esp. if reasons for lack of technology are socioeconomic.

Question 9

Reasons as to why all athletes SHOULDN’T use the same equipment

Answer 9

The same piece of equipment may not benefit every athlete in the same way so doesn’t quite level the playing field.

Diff. teams use diff. methods of training + equipments so if everyone went to the same then results + standards would be very similar.

Not practical + expensive to give everyone the same technology.

Question 10

What technology is there for officials in cricket

Answer 10

Decision Review System (DRS) = team is able to ask for review of decision - usually 2 per innings.

Snickometer = graphically analyses sound + video by showing whether a fine noise or ‘snick’ occurs as the ball passes the bat.

Hot spot = used w/ snickometer to verify if/where the ball has made contact

Question 11

What technology is there for officials in tennis

Answer 11

Hawkeye

Challenge system

Question 12

Hawkeye

Answer 12

Computer system used to track the trajectory of a ball + display a profile of its statistically most likely path as a moving image.

Question 13

What technology is there for officials in football

Answer 13

Goal line technology

Question 14

Video referees + TMOs

Answer 14

Official is able to ask for video assistance to check on a decision.

Rugby, hockey + cricket + now in football w/ VAR

Question 15

What technology is available to spectators

Answer 15

Slow mo replays

Split screen

3D TV

Hawkeye

Instant replay

Choice of camera angles for those at home

Choice of matches or events

Question 16

Social media

Answer 16

Useful for public relations + marketing

⬆️ player profile

Question 17

What does performance analysis aim to do

Answer 17

Capture, analyse + evaluate key components relating to performance + provide concise fb to inform future practise

Question 18

What are the different aspects of performance analysis

Answer 18

technical analysis

tactical analysis

behavioural analysis

physical analysis

Question 19

Define technical analysis

Answer 19

Efficiency of movement + aesthetics

Question 20

Define tactical analysis

Answer 20

Vision, decision-making + strategies

Question 21

Define behavioural analysis

Answer 21

Observing + assessing social interactions + why performers behave a certain way

Question 22

Define physical analysis

Answer 22

Collection of data to inform training + competition

Question 23

What is the purpose of performance analysis

Answer 23

Assess performance + potential

Design training programmes

Set goals + judge athlete’s progress

Talent ID

ID of strengths + weaknesses

Assess recovery after injury

Predict opposition tactics

Question 24

What are the methods of analysing performance

Answer 24

Biomechanical

Notational

Fitness + Skill analysis

Behavioural analysis

Video analysis

Question 25

Define biomechanical analysis

Answer 25

Analysing technical execution of skill.

movement analysis = planes, axes, angles, distances, time, forces….

Question 26

Define notational analysis

Answer 26

Using symbols + data to record info.

Stats, patterns of play, errors + achievement

Computerised products i.e OPTA

Question 27

Define fitness + skills analysis

Answer 27

Used outside of comp. to gain info on perf.

i.e physical conditioning, technical efficiency

Question 28

Define video analysis

Answer 28

Provides objective info + can enhance performance analysis.

Can be used in conjunction w/ software such as Dartfish.

Question 29

Give examples of performance analysis technology

Answer 29

Fitness trackers i.e Fitbit

GPS i.e Garmin

Social media platforms i.e Strava

Question 30

What are some limitations to performance analysis

Answer 30

For real time analysis its diff. to remember key events.

Research suggests coaches only recall 30-50% of key performance they witness.

Coaches may form biased views so give incorrect guidance

Aspects i.e flair, vision, spatial awareness… are diff. to quantify using performance analysis

Question 31

Using specific examples explain different ways in which coaches may use GPS tracking systems to analyse the performance of players

Answer 31

To monitor performance stats - physical, technical + tactical i.e distance, intensity + time

To highlight social loafing i.e pitch coverage

Identify potential substitutions / establish fatigue levels of players

To establish diff. activity profiles by position