Higher PE Preparation of the Body Lesson 3 – Fitness Assessment

Today we will Discuss the steps we took last week to assess our fitness within the game of football Investigate whether the data gathered is Accurate Reliable Valid Consider how we could improve the data gathering process Lesson 3 – Fitness Assessment

Fitness assessment in relation to your personal performance WHEN WE DISCUSS GATHERING DATA Or YOU ANSWER ON DATA GATHERING IT’S ALWAYS IN RELATION TO YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE

While participating in an activity it is possible to gather information about your fitness level. The methods that are used have to be carried out as the activity takes place. It is important that these methods do not influence or distract the performer or alter the activity in order to make the data as accurate and reliable as possible. Gathering data within the activity provides general information on a performers fitness level. It begins to highlight general strengths and weaknesses which can then be analysed in a more specific/focussed way, normally out-with the activity through standardised tests.

Fitness assessment in relation to your personal performance Question 1:How did we assess our fitness level within the game of football last week? Think… Did everyone participate? What did those who didn’t participate do? What did they complete?

Data gathered when fitness assessed within the activity

Question 2:Can the data gathered be considered to be Accurate Reliable Valid To answer this question you need to consider certain criteria… Criteria YesNo Was data gathered within the activity Did method used influence performer Did method used alter the game Was the game realistic i.e. 90 minutes, 45 minute half Was the game competitive, challenging but, fair Is the data gathered consistent across observation schedules Can the test be repeated Is the data easy to interpret in terms of how the performers fitness changed throughout the game Does the data provide a permanent record which could be referenced a later date

How we could improve the data gathering process Question 3:As a group consider and make a list of what steps could have been taken to ensure the data gathered could be considered as accurate, reliable and valid. Solution

Solution to ensuring accurate, reliable and valid data

TimeWalkingJogging Mid-pace Run SprintingObservations

Why the data gathered can be considered to be accurate, reliable and valid Criteria YesNo Was data gathered within the activity Did method used influence performer Did method used alter the game Was the game realistic i.e. 90 minutes, 45 minute half Was the game competitive, challenging but, fair Is the data gathered accurate, consistent over observation schedules Can the test be repeated Is the data easy to interpret in terms of how the performers fitness changed throughout the game Does the data provide a permanent record which could be referenced a later date Does the data identify GENERAL strengths & weaknesses

Method of data collection Brief description of methodWHY appropriate Video recording Performer video recorded during a performance Slow motion, paused, replay, Accurate and detailed Visual evidence Permanent record Recorded during game Doesn’t alter game Didn’t alter performer Observation Schedule Time related observation schedule used. Completed using tally marks to assess how fitness altered over a game. Fitness assessed in 5 minute intervals focussing on walking, jogging, mid pace runs and sprints Completed using video recording to ensure accurate date Easy to complete Easy to interpret, easily identify strengths & weaknesses Fitness pattern easily identifiable Focusses on movements from activity Permanent record Compared to later data to retest