Unit 4 - AOS 1

Question 1

Methods of data collection - Most accuarate to least accurate

Answer 1

1. Apps and aerial sports analysis technology
2. GPS
3. Recording and filming
4. Viewing and statistics
5. Viewing

Question 2

Methods of data collection - Most practical to least practical

Answer 2

1. Viewing
2. Viewing and statistics
3. Recording and filming
4. GPS
   5.Apps and aerial sports

Question 3

Direct Observations - definition

Data collection Method

Answer 3

• coach or interested party views the player or team from the side
• All information gathered is subjective and may include

Question 4

Direct observations - advantages

Answer 4

• Immediate changes can be made to playing set up or style of play in response to how the game is progressing.
• Player fatigue easily observed and counteracted with use “bench” for recovery
• Players able to stay on the field and positions rotated to increase player efficiency
  Cost effective

Question 5

Direct observations -
disadvantages

Answer 5

• Subjective or opinion based decisions (can be reduced with training and increased viewing experience)
• No way of showing players how they performed

No future reference possibility to compare performances

Limited observer memory
The pace of the game is too fast to “take everything in”

generally suited to individual sports (but can be used for team sports)

Question 6

Direct observation -
What information do we get from it

Answer 6

Movement patterns

Skills frequency

Intensity levels (W:R)

Team play and strategy

Question 8

Direct observation and statistical recording - definition

Answer 8

• recording statistics, either on paper or using computer programs, while viewing activity.

often completed at the same time as observation

Question 9

Direct observation and statistical recording - advantages

Answer 9

Able to discuss performance with players with more objectivity

Data can be “archived”/ stored and referred to in future

Player/performance profiles easier to establish

Question 10

Direct observation and statistical recording - disadvantages

Answer 10

Training for observers required prior to accurate recording

Difficult to view and record what is happening at the same time

Extremely labour intensive requiring lots of effort to arrive at game summaries

Players may become obstructed or distant in field of view and “guessing” may need to be used

Question 11

Direct observation and statistical recording - disadvantages

Answer 11

Training for observers required prior to accurate recording

Difficult to view and record what is happening at the same time

Extremely labour intensive requiring lots of effort to arrive at game summaries

Players may become obstructed or distant in field of view and “guessing” may need to be used

Question 12

Direct observation and statistical recording - what information do we get from this