QUALITATIVE MOVEMENT ANALYSIS STAGE (QMA)

Question 1

Qualitative movement analysis

Answer 1

involves using a systematic approach to analyse the performance of skills, and to then provide feedback to the performer about the quality of those skills

Question 2

Four stages of Qualitative movement analysis

Answer 2

• preparation
• observation
• evaluation
• error correction

Question 3

Preparation

Answer 3

The first task in performing a qualitative analysis is to gather the relevant knowledge. During this phase, the coach conducting the analysis should gather information about:
- the critical features of the skill
- the performer/s
- the requirements of the observation stage
- what constitutes effective instruction

Question 4

Observation

Answer 4

The skill is recorded/ measured. This might involve watching the performer or digitally recording them performing the movement. The details of the observation will have been planned during the preparation.
 The purpose of this task is to gather and organise the information. The observation task involves the actual recording/measurement of the skill.
- It is important to note that there are advantages to digital recording in this stage.
- Performances can be replayed and slowed down, as well as shown to the performer themselves.
- Direct observation cannot do any of these things, but it remains a very practical and cost-free method.

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

In this stage, the coach will identify the errors in, and the positive aspects of, the performer’s technique (i.e. their strengths and weaknesses).
- This is where a coach’s experience in the sport is critical and the research that they performed in the preparation stage is used to identify the difference between the performer’s technique and world’s best practice.

Question 6

Error correction

Answer 6

Once the strengths and weaknesses of the performer’s technique have been established, the coach can use this information to improve the players performance.
- They can provide verbal feedback, and they can also plan training sessions and drills to modify the techniques that were identified as requiring improvement.
- this can be through providing verbal feedback or modified practice