Analysis A1

Which type of analysis is opinion-based?

• Objective

• Notational

• Subjective

• Performance

Answer explanation

Subjective analysis involves observing or watching and drawing down positive and negative things happening.

For example, a coach watches the first half of a game and feeds back to the team at half-time on how to improve based on their judgements

True or False: Professional coaches recap 85% of critical events in a 45-minute half of football

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false - according to Laird and Waters (2008) coaches could only recall 59% of a 45-minute game

Novice coaches on 42% of a game

Which one of these is NOT concerned with improving performance

• Interpreting data

• Fitness development

• Development of rules

• Opposition analysis

Complete the Performance Analysis cycle

b

c

a

Interpretation

Observation

Preparation

GPS Vests

Which of these would NOT usually be an issue with using GPS?

• Interpretation of data

• Accuracy

• Cost

• Time to process data

True or false: Once all the analysis is collated, 27% of coaches decide to go with gut instinct anyway when selecting squads

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False - 43% of coaches in professional settings rely on gut instinct to select a squad

Only 68% of coaches actually receive the footage after a match

In which order does an athlete/coach complete a performance profile?

• Select KPIs/ Characteristics

• Identify strengths & weaknesses

• Grade/Rank each KPI

• Create a graph or visual representation

• Agree on goals

​ (a)   analysis allows coaches to review performance as it happens. An example is using ​ (b)   to track movement of players in football. However, (c)   analysis evaluates teams/players in more detail. Completing a ​ (d)   analysis is an example of this, where angle of joints and balance are assessed by sport scientists.

• In-play
• GPS Analysis
• Performance
• Biomechanical
• Mathematical
• Subjective
• Football

Match the following

• Bioelectrical Impedance

• Field Test

• Illinois agility test

• Skill-Related Analysis

• 1 rep max deadlift

• Muscular Analysis

• Standing stork test

• Cardiorespiratory Analysis

• 1.5 mile running test

• Health Test

Q (a)   analysis involves observations and discussions. However, this type of analysis can include bias