Technology Flashcards
Define sports analytics:
The analysis of sports data using technology, tools and methods of collection in order to improve an athletes outcomes / results.
List some functions of sport analytics:
- Monitoring fitness for performance,
- Skill and technique development,
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation,
- Game analysis,
- Talent ID and scouting.
What is quantitative data?
Data that can be written down or measured precisely and numerically.
What is qualitative data?
Data that is descriptive and looks at the way people think and feel.
What is objective data?
Fact-based information which is measurable and usable.
What is subjective data?
Based on personal opinion which is less measurable and often less usable.
What is weight measured in, is this a quantitative or qualitative measure?
Kilograms - a quantitative measure.
What is obesity measured in, is this a quantitative or qualitative measure?
BMI - a quantitative measure.
Is a scouting report a quantitative or qualitative mesure?
Qualitative measure.
Most fitness tests produce what type of data?
Quantitative data.
What type of data is factual and numerical information?
Quantitative data.
The VO2 max test that is performed on a treadmill produces what type of data?
Quantitative data.
Which type of research is generally focused on words as opposed to numbers?
Qualitative research.
Which type of data is objective and which is subjective?
Quantitative data is objective and Qualitative data is subjective.
Which type of data is used to try and gain a better understanding of a participant’s experiences?
Qualitative data.
In sport psychology, what type of data would be used to explore feelings of anxiety prior to a competition?
Qualitative data.
Fact based data is known as what?
Objective.
What is validity?
The degree to which the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure.
Which aspect of the data is this question exploring? “Does the data collected measure exactly what it sets out to do?”
Validity.
What is reliability?
When the data collected is consistent and similar results are achieved when the data collection process is repeated at a later date.
What is video motion analysis?
A technique used to get information about moving objects from video.
What equipment is typically used for video motion analysis?
A high-speed camera and a computer with software to allow a frame-by-frame playback of the footage on video.
An observation produces what type of data?
Qualitative data.
Quantitative research is generally deductive research, what does this mean?
The scientist would start with a hypothesis and then begin experimenting to prove the hypothesis.
An interview produces what type of data?
Qualitative data.
Suggest some strengths of qualitative research?
- Useful for in-depth study of limited cases,
- Useful for describing complex phenomena,
- Provides insight into individual cases / experiences,
- Conducted in a natural setting, not laboratory,
- Explores how and why phenomena occurs,
- Case studies demonstrate a theory or construct.
Suggest some weaknesses of qualitative research?
- Hard to generalise knowledge,
- Difficult to test hypothesis and theories,
- Lower credibility than other researchers,
- Data analysis is time consuming,
- Easily influenced by researchers’ personal biases.
Suggest some strengths of quantitative research?
- Provides a precise and numerical data value,
- Large numbers of respondents,
- Can generalise a research finding,
- Can eliminate influence of outside variables,
- More credible assessment of cause-and-effect relationships,
- Data analysis is generally less time consuming,
- Results are independent of researchers and cannot be misinterpreted.
Suggest some weaknesses of quantitative research?
- Theories used may not accurately reflect other’s understanding,
- Knowledge produced may be too abstract and general for direct application,
- Data may have been influenced by extraneous variables,
- Researcher error in data analysis or collection.
If an athlete’s score on a test is 20 and then an hour later their score is 40, what can be said about the test?
It is unreliable, the scores are not repeatedly similar.
Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.
Qualitative = non-numerical / subjective, Quantitative = numerical / objective.
Can a test be valid if it is not reliable?
Yes.
Can a test be reliable if it is not valid?
No.
What are smart wearable devices?
A device that is worn or attached to a performer’s body whilst in use providing instant feedback on aspects of performance.
Give examples of information that can be measured by a smart wearable device:
- Heart rate,
- Amount of calories burnt,
- Distance covered,
- Pace,
- Sleep,
- Calories.
What are the two distinct sport science disciplines that motion analysis can be broken down into?
- Notational match analysis,
- Biomechanics.
What is biomechanics used for?
Used to analyse the sporting impact of body movements.
What does biomechanics involve?
Quantitative-based study and analysis of sports activities.
What is kinematics?
The study of the motion of bodies with respect to time, displacement, velocity and speed of movement.
What is notational match analysis used for?
Used to record aspects of individual and team performance.
How does notational match analysis take place?
Through the study of movement patterns, strategy and tactics in a variety of different sports.
Which discipline of motion analysis involves kinematics?
Biomechanics.
Notational match analysis is used to gather which type of data?
Objective data.
What is VBV?
Whole body vibration technology.
What is vibration technology used for?
- Recovery,
- Injury prevention,
- Rehabilitation.
What is direct application of vibration technology?
Vibrations directly to the affected areas.
What is indirect application of vibration technology?
Vibrations delivered to the whole body or limb that is affected.
What are the possible health benefits of vibration technology?
- Improved bone density,
- Increased muscle mass,
- Improved blood circulation,
- Reduced joint and back pain,
- Alleviated stress levels,
- Boosted metabolism,
- Delayed onset muscle soreness,
- Maintained cartilage intensity.