Blog 3- Some terms used within Performance analysis with how we analyse

There are various terms used within performance analysts in order to be able to provide insight into an athletes performance. Here we look into some of the different terms used and provide a definition:-

 Notational Analysis

Notational analysis is a way of making sure critical events of a performance can be reliably quantified and recorded. It allows for objective feedback for the coach/athlete which is accurate and consistent.

"notational analysis is a procedure that could be used in any discipline that requires assessment and analysis of performance" (Franks and Hughes, 2004)

Video Analysis

Video analysis is used to record events that happen during a performance. From the recording data can be analysed that will help generate a report that can show weaknesses and strengths within the performance.

(Why use video analysis in sport?, 2014)

GPS

Global positioning systems or GPS can be used within sport to monitor a variety of factors. 

"There is extensive information on the activity profile of athletes from field sports in the literature stemming from GPS, and this includes total distance covered by players and distance in velocity bands. Global positioning systems have also been applied to detect fatigue in matches, identify periods of most intense play, different activity profiles by position, competition level, and sport. More recent research has integrated GPS data with the physical capacity or fitness test score of athletes, game-specific tasks, or tactical or strategic information. The future of GPS analysis will involve further miniaturization of devices, longer battery life, and integration of other inertial sensor data to more effectively quantify the effort of athletes." (Aughey, 2011)

Biomechanics

McGinnis (2013) defines sport and exercise biomechanics as "the study of forces and their effects on humans in exercise and sport". With regards to analysis this would involve looking at and analysing sport technique in order to improve athletic performance (Ackland et al., 2018).

References

 

• Ackland, T., Elliott, B., Bloomfield, J., Elliott, B. and Bloomfield, J., 2018. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
• Aughey, R., 2011. Applications of GPS Technologies to Field Sports. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 6(3), pp.295-310.
• Franks, I. and Hughes, M., 2004. Notational Analysis of Sport : Systems for Better Coaching and Performance in Sport. 2nd ed. [ebook] London: Routledge, p.1. Available at: <http://web.a.ebscohost.com.salford.idm.oclc.org/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=cd8dea27-007e-42f2-ab1e-f89029485baa%40sdc-v-sessmgr03&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPXNoaWIsY29va2llLGlwLHVybCx1aWQ%3d#db=nlebk&AN=116332> [Accessed 5 March 2021].
• McGinnis, P., 2013. Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Human Kinetics.
• Youtube.com. 2014. Why use video analysis in sport?. [online] Available at: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZSzjNm0toY> [Accessed 23 April 2021].