Performance Profiling Process

Why can statistics be misleading?

• They give an overview of player performance

• They are not objective

• They can be easily manipulated

• They can be difficult to understand

What is objective data?

• Factual information such as statistics

• Data based on opinions and descriptions

• Something that describes an object

• Data that can't be manipulated

How many steps are there in the performance profiling process?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the best method to get the performer to 'buy in' to the PP process?

• Select answers for them to make it easier

• Involve them in the decision making process

• Observe them and see if you agree with their answers

• Give them full control of the decision making process

Why is it important to motivate performers involved in the PP process?

• To maintain adherence to the process

• To make them passionate about helping others to complete profiles

• To promote individual training

• To improve their knowledge of performance profiling

Which of the following is NOT one of the performance profiling steps?

• Coach outlines the process

• Coach and performer discuss motivation

• Athlete identifies characteristics of an elite performer

• Athlete rates each for API and ASA

• Athlete and coach analyse results and agree to a way forward

Which of the following is NOT and effective method for presenting results of a performance profile?

• A list of strengths and weaknesses

• A characteristics table

• A bar chart showing strengths and weaknesses

• A table indicting their API scores

What does API stand for?

• Athlete Percieved Importance

• Athlete Personal Inquiry

• Athlete Perception Index

• Athlete Professional Indication

What does ASA stand for?

• Athlete Self-Action

• Athlete Self-Assessment

• Athlete Self-Activation

• Athlete Self-Answer

Which of the following is NOT a sport characteristic category?

• Technique

• Tactics

• Fitness (physiological)

• Psychological

• Skill