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Posts Tagged ‘Performance Science’
Analysis and the Era of Negativity
Seems like every coach has a video, a camera, a DVD player and some analysis software these days.
Coaches spend more time behind a desk, staring at replays and performance analysis data than they do actually working and communicating with athletes and staff!
Modern analysis techniques and equipment have given us the luxury of detail- the ability to evaluate, measure and analyse performance in far greater depth than ever before.
Most analysis techniques used in elite sport evolved from research methods used in the academic world, where a wide range of analysis tools are used to systematically investigate technique, movement, skills, decision making etc as part of a the study behind a journal article, research project or thesis.
The problem with all this analysis is that analysis, by its nature is destructive. Analysis breaks down performances, techniques, skills etc into component parts or measureable events. It looks to identify what went wrong with an athlete or team and what problems, faults and mistakes led to a poor performance.
The biggest challenge in the analysis era is to learn to use what is ostensibly a destructive activity for a constructive purpose - the enhancement of performance. Read more
February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Tags: AFL, American Football, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Netball, Performance Science, Rugby, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon
Testing the Waters: Swimming Tests Part Two
In part one of this article we discussed the basic principles of testing and looked at an example of a test records sheet.
In part two we look at three great swimming tests designed to help you measure your improvement in Speed, Speed-Endurance, and Endurance.
December 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Tags: Performance Science, Swimming, Triathlon
Testing the Waters: Swimming Tests Part One
Most swimmers want to know the answer to four basic questions:
- Am I getting fitter?
- Am I getting faster?
- Is my technique improving?
- Will I be able to race well at my next competition?
The best way to answer all these questions is, of course, by “racing”!
Competition results and meet performances give you valuable information on how your program is going and how much you are improving.
December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Tags: Performance Science, Swimming, Triathlon
Peaking and Tapering Strategies: Getting it Right the First Time
There’s Harry Potter; there’s Star Wars; there’s Disneyland.
And there’s one other magical and mysterious experience: peaking and tapering swimmers.
But what is peaking and tapering?
December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Tags: Performance Science, Swimming, Triathlon
