W10 - Biomechanics & Performance Analysis

Question 1

List some assessments of sports performance

Answer 1

DIrect observation

Video observation

Video analysis

Force analysis

Pressure analysis

Question 2

For what type of data would you use video analysis?

Answer 2

Kinematic data

Question 3

For what type of data would you use force analysis?

Answer 3

Kinetic data

Question 4

For what type of data would you use pressure analysis?

Answer 4

Kinetic data

Question 5

By who is direct observation commonly used?

Answer 5

Coaches

Question 6

What does direct observation require?

Answer 6

Experience to break down skill + ID key determinants of the skill.

Question 7

Advantages to video observation

Answer 7

Re-play performance

View skill in slow motion

Freeze-frame - more detailed assessment

Question 8

List some equipment that can be used to obtain data

Answer 8

Video cameras

Motion Analysis Systems

Question 9

What type of data can be obtained from video analysis?

Answer 9

Quantitative biomechanical data