Performance Analysis Quiz

What is the purpose of performance profiling?

• To provide a snapshot overview of an athlete

• To identify athlete strengths and weaknesses

• To aid plan athlete training interventions

• To plan your strongest squad for a competition

How is performance profiling different to performance analysis?

• Performance profiling is a method of performance analysis

• Performance analysis is a method of performance profiling

What is performance analysis?

• Video review sessions with an athlete

• a method of identifying strengths and weaknesses

• A method of analysing performance through observation and discussion

• A method for reviewing performance and developing training interventions

Which of the following is not a performance analysis method?

• Observation

• Video Analysis

• Software/Apps

• Data Mining/Analysis

• Notational Analysis

What is coaching a key example of?

• Observational analysis

• Video analysis

• Data mining

• Innovative performance analysis

What is the definition of observational analysis?

• Watching someone do an activity

• Observing athletic performance

• The process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone

• Coaching

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of observational analysis?

• Easy - turn up and watch

• Anyone with sporting experience can complete it

• Quality depends on experience of the observer

• Provides instant feedback

What may it be difficult to observe?

• Correct technique

• Optimum release angle

• Tactical application

• Confidence

What is video analysis?

• Taking a video to create a highlight reel

• Using video breakdown to design training interventions

• Recording performance for in depth breakdowns

• Film review sessions

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of video analysis?

• Permanent record of performance

• Can be played/paused/rewound at will

• Advanced equipment expensive and requires training

• Has become more accessible to grass roots teams over the past 15 years!