Activity Analysis

Question 1

Define Activity Analysis

Answer 1

Is the recording and analysis of movement and skill data from a game, sport, or activity

• Is the first step in the effective development and implementation of a training program that is specific to the needs to the individual/athlete.
• Used to gather data and determine physiological requirements of sport/activity including muscle groups, fitness components and energy systems

Question 2

What data can be collected through an activity analysis?

Answer 2

• skill requirements
• work-to-rest patterns and ratios
• movement patterns, type, and direction
• energy system requirements
• the intensity of movement and the actions performed.
• muscle groups and muscle action

Question 3

Data Collection - Direct Observation

Answer 3

Coach/trainer views the player or team from the sidelines

• practical method but low accuracy, gathered information is subjective therefore there is no supporting data, you have to recall based off memory

Question 4

Data Collection - Digital Recording

Answer 4

Statistical data can be recorded live and analysed immediately or gathered and analysed after the event

• Video can be paused, replayed, slowed to efficiently analyse technique.
• High accuracy
• Recording the performance allows the viewer to focus on isolated aspects of the performance, concentrating on key areas and identifying areas for improvement

Question 5

Methods of Activity Analysis - Skill frequency tables

Answer 5

Give an indication of the predominant fitness components and muscle groups, which can assist in enabling training programs to be specific to the needs of the individual/athlete

• Provide information on fitness components, energy systems, and muscle groups.
• how frequently a skill is performed, successful and unsuccessful attempts.

Question 6

Methods of Activity Analysis - Movement patterns

Answer 6

• the typical movements completed by a performer during a game or an activity.
• enable the coach or athlete to determine the fitness components and energy systems that are used

Question 7

Methods of Activity Analysis - GPS Tracking

Answer 7

• A sensor that can be worn that uses satellites to identify position and movement.
• This can provide an indication of speed and distance covered throughout the playing period.

Question 8

Methods of Activity Analysis - Heart Rate

Answer 8

Heart rate is typically used to estimate physical activity as energy expenditure (oxygen uptake).

• Heart rate monitors therefore provide important information about the role of the energy systems; for example, intensity over 85% max. HR would suggest the predominance of the anaerobic systems.

Question 9

Methods of Activity Analysis - Work to Rest Ratios

Answer 9

The time spent physically working compared to the time spent resting or recovering

Question 10

Work-to-Rest ratios (of each energy system)

Answer 10

ATP-PC: 1:5 and above
Anaerobic Glycolysis: 1:3 - 1:4
Aerobic System: 1:1 - 1:2 or 2:1