qualitative analysis of human movement

Question 1

what is qualitative analysis of human movement?

Answer 1

involves describing and analyzing movement patterns primarily by using non-numerical methods
observing and critiquing human movements as patterns and sequences

Question 2

what is an example of qualitative analysis?

Answer 2

a coach standing on the edge of a pool can tell a diver immediately whether she under-rotated, over-rotated etc.

Question 3

what are knowledge-based sensory observations

Answer 3

qualitative analysis relies heavily on a movement professional’s powers of observation as well as on their understanding
the observer may use other senses to gather qualitative information as well (e.g. by listening to the rhythm of a basketball player’s feet during the performance of a lay-up)

Question 4

what are some advantages of qualitative analysis?

Answer 4

they can be conducted in many different settings
they require little/no equipment
the person performing the movement can receive immediate verbal feedback about the quality of his/her efforts

Question 5

what are some disadvantages of qualitative analysis?

Answer 5

if the observer lacks knowledge in a particular area, the reliability and validity of the results of the analysis will be questionable
observer bias
if an activity takes place at a high rate of speed a qualitative approach may not work