Training to improve perfomance Flashcards

Question

What is an activity analysis?

Answer 1

Activity analysis is used to identify the key physical and physiological demands of a sport or activity, so that training programs can be designed to closely match the actual game requirements.

Answer 2

*To improve specificity in training *To determine required fitness components, energy systems, and muscle groups *To observe elite-level performance for accurate data

Answer 3

Skill Frequencies (Muscle-use analysis) Movement Patterns (GPS Tracking) Heart Rates (Technology) Work to Rest Ratios

Answer 4

Skill Frequencies: Direct Observation, Slowing Video Movement Patterns: GPS Tracking, Digital Recording Heart Rates: Heart Rate Monitors, Apps Work-to-Rest Ratios: Stopwatch timing, Video Analysis

Answer 5

A skill frequency table records how often specific skills are performed during a set period Purpose: To identify the types and number of skills performed so we know which muscle groups and fitness components are most important.

Answer 6

Advantages ✔ Slowed video = greater accuracy – allows review and precise coding of skills ✔ Direct observation = high practicality, requires minimal equipment Disadvantages ✘ Direct observation = less accurate, can miss quick/complex skills ✘ Slowed video = less practical, requires time, software, and playback tools

Answer 7

Movement patterns show the typical movements and directions an athlete completes during a game (e.g., sprints, walks, changes of direction). Purpose: To track how far, fast, and where an athlete moves during play to understand energy system use and movement demands (e.g., agility, speed, endurance).

Answer 8

Advantages ✔ GPS = high accuracy for speed, distance, direction ✔ Digital recording = practical for multiple players and review Disadvantages ✘ GPS devices can be expensive and not always available in schools (less practical) ✘ Digital recording alone (without GPS) = less accurate for movement speed/distance

Answer 9

Heart rate (HR) analysis involves measuring an athlete's beats per minute (bpm) to estimate their exercise intensity and energy system contribution. Purpose: To measure how hard the body is working so we can determine exercise intensity and identify the dominant energy system.

Answer 10

Advantages ✔ Heart rate monitors = very accurate, especially chest straps ✔ Smartwatches/apps = practical, especially for individual training Disadvantages ✘ Wrist-based apps can be less accurate during high-intensity movement ✘ Devices may be costly and require setup (less practical for some schools)

Answer 11

Is the comparison between how long an athlete works (high-intensity effort) versus how long they rest or recover during activity. Purpose of W:R Analysis:

Answer 12

Advantages ✔ Stopwatch = high practicality, easy and quick to implement ✔ Video analysis = greater accuracy by allowing time to pause and measure Disadvantages ✘ Stopwatch = less accurate, human error likely in timing fast transitions ✘ Video analysis = less practical, time-consuming and requires playback tools

Training to improve perfomance Flashcards

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