Higher PE

Gathering Information

Cycle of Analysis

Gathering InformationWhy do we gather information?

•It provides objective, accurate and reliable information about the performer in relation to the specific demands of the activity

•Identifies individual strengths and weaknesses

•Provides a clear focus for planning a programme to improve your fitness

•Provides a baseline or starting point

•Allows you to monitor your fitness development and compare scores to previous tests.

Methods of Data CollectionWithin the Activity:• Video performance• Initial Data Observation Schedule• Time Related Observation Schedule (TROS)

Outwith the Activity:• Standard fitness tests

• Physical- Leger, 12 Minute Cooper Test• Skill Related- Illinois Agility Test• Mental- SCAT Test (Sport Competition Anxiety Test)

Gathering Information on Physical Factors

There are a number of methods of gathering information for a physical factor using standardised tests

CRE Speed Strength Power Agility

Leger 30m Sprint Hand Grip Test

Vertical Jump Illinois Agility test

Cooper Standing long Jump

Gathering Information on Physical Factors

For each method we need to make sure we can describe in detail how the test is set up.

e.g. The cooper test is a test used to measure cardio respiratory endurance (CRE). The point of the test is to run as far as possible over 12 minutes. The test is set up by using a 400m track with 100m markers around the inside of the track. My coach will start the test from the 100m finish line and count how many times I pass this point within the 12 minutes. Depending on where I am at the end of the test I can work out the distance I have travelled round the track using the 100m markers to give the correct distance I travelled on my last lap. From there I can work out the distance I have travelled, for example if I completed 8.5 laps I would use the sum 8.5 x 400 meters = 3400 meters.

Gathering information on physical actors

• You must be able to describe in detail how each test is set up

• For each of the following tests give a detailed description on how you would set them up

- Leger- Standing Long Jump- Illinois Agility test

Why use Standardised tests

We use standardised test to gather information because the data is

• Valid and reliable• Easily managed• Consistent - Reliability• Accurate - Validity• Easy to read and interpret/understand• Can be compared to National Average• Referred to and compared to previous results

Questions

When answering a question on methods of gathering information on a specific factor you must answer the following points

• What is the method?• Why is it appropriate?• How do you set it up?• What does it tell you?• What do you do with the score?

Homework

For homework answer the following question:

Examine, in detail, and explain a method you have used to gather information on a physical factor (CRE).

(6 marks)