U4AOS1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CHAPTER 9)

Q: What is an activity analysis?

• An activity analysis is the process of examining a sport or activity to identify what is needed for optimal performance.

• first step in designing a training program

Q: What is the main purpose of direct observation?

• what is it ? = physically observing athletes performance

• purpose : identifies requirements for optimal performance and areas for improvement.

Q: What are the three requirements analysed in an activity analysis?

A: Physiological, technical, tactical.

Q: What are physiological requirements?

• the phsycial and energy demands of the sport

• looks at the fitness components (aerobic power, anaerobic capacity, musculuar power, endurance, strength, etc) and energy systems (atp-pc, anaerobic glyc, aerobic sys)

Q: What do physiological requirements help identify?

A:

• Relevant fitness components,

• relevant energy systems

• competition intensity.

Q: What are technical requirements?

• relate to execution of skills + biomechanics

• looks at : skill execution, movement efficiency, accuracy.

Q: Why are technical requirements analysed?

A:

• To detect technique flaws

• monitor improvement

• track changes.

Q: What are tactical requirements?

• involve decision making and game strategies

• examines : patterns of play, movement sequences, positioning

Q: Why are tactical requirements analysed?

• identify successful strats

• improve gameplans

Q: What is primary data?

A: Data collected firsthand by a coach, athlete, or analyst.

Q: Give examples of primary data.

A: Direct observation, video analysis, heart rate monitoring.

Q: What is secondary data?

A: Data collected by other researchers or organisations.

Q: Give examples of secondary data.

A: Published research and sport science reports.

Q: What do coaches gain from an activity analysis?

A:

• Muscle groups used

• intensity/duration of efforts

• skill frequencies/efficiency.

START OF 9.2 : Q: What four types of data are specifically mentioned in the study design?

A: Skill frequencies, movement patterns, heart rates, work-to-rest ratios.

remember ! types of data is ___, and data collection is ____

types of data (WHAT info is collected) : skill frequencies, movement patterns, heart rates, work to rest ratios

data collection (HOW info is gathered) : dorect observation, video analysis. GPS, video analysis, etc

data collection : Q: What is direct observation?

A: Subjective and difficult to observe and record simultaneously.

Q: What information can be gathered through direct observation?

A: Skill frequencies, movement patterns, intensity, fitness components.

Q: What is digital recording?

A: Using technology to collect performance data.

e.g. ) A: Video cameras, phones, tablets, GPS, heart rate monitors.

Q: Advantage of digital recording?

A: Data can be replayed, stored, shared, and analysed.

Q: Disadvantage of digital recording?

A: Expensive and requires technical expertise.

Q: What does heart rate monitoring help identify?

A: Exercise intensity and energy system contribution.

Q: What does GPS help identify?

• what is it : A satellite-based navigation system using sensors to track movement.

• A: Movement patterns, distance covered, intensity, and fatigue.

Q: Advantage of aerial sports analysis?

A: All players visible; excellent tactical and biomechanical analysis.

Q: What should activity analysis data allow coaches to analyse?

A: Movement patterns, fitness components, energy systems, skill frequencies, playing intensities, muscle groups.

types of data : Q: What is skill frequency analysis?

A: Counting how often a skill is performed.

Q: What does skill frequency analysis help identify?

A: Fitness components, muscle groups, and skill effectiveness.

Q: What is movement pattern analysis?

A: Analysis of where and how an athlete moves.

Q: Another name for movement pattern analysis?

A: Locomotor patterns.

Q: What does movement pattern analysis reveal?

A: Player positioning and movement demands.

Q: Why should fitness tests match game movements?

A: To ensure specificity and accurately assess performance demands.

Q: Which test may be used if a sport requires repeated sprints?

A: Repeat sprint recovery test.

Q: Which test assesses CP recovery between sprints?

A: Phosphate recovery test.

types of data collected : Q: What is the most accurate form of heart rate monitoring?

A: Chest straps.

Q: What is the most practical form of heart rate monitoring?

A: Smart watches.

Q: What does heart rate data help identify?

A: Training intensity zones.

Q: Why are training zones important?

A: They target specific energy systems and fitness components.

Q: What is a limitation of heart rate monitoring?

A: Lag effect

^ the delay between the start of exercise and the heart rate response

Q: Why is heart rate monitoring poor for sprint analysis? + Q: What is better than heart rate monitoring for sprint analysis?

A: Heart rate does not respond instantly to short, intense efforts.

second answer

A: GPS.

Q: Which energy system is most reflected by heart rate data?

A: Aerobic system.

Q: Why should training replicate game intensities?

A: To produce chronic adaptations and improve performance.

Q: What is a work-to-rest ratio?

A: Comparison of time spent working versus recovering.

Q: Which sports commonly use work-to-rest ratios? + Q: Why aren't work-to-rest ratios useful for continuous sports?

A: Intermittent sports (basketball, netball, soccer).

second answer

A: Continuous sports have little or no rest periods.

Q: Why should training replicate work-to-rest ratios?

A: To follow the principle of specificity.

SPECIFICITY : Training should closely match sport demands.

Q: Why can work-to-rest ratios be misleading?

A: They don't consider exercise intensity.

Q: What do work-to-rest ratios help identify?

A: Likely energy system contributions.

Q: Which energy system is associated with a 1:5 work-to-rest ratio?

A: ATP-PC.

Q: Which energy system is associated with a 1:3–1:4 work-to-rest ratio?

A: Anaerobic glycolysis.

Q: Which energy system is associated with a 1:1–1:2 work-to-rest ratio?

A: Aerobic.