2. Learning outcomes for this Unit:

3. Topic 1 - Performance profile of a sporting activity Grading Criteria P1 Describe the performance profile of a selected sporting activity M1 Explain the performance profile of a selected sporting activity D1 Analyse the performance profile of a selected sporting activity P2 Describe five factors that may influence the performance of an athlete

4. Identify current levels of ability & competence Identify strengths & areas for improvement Monitor performance (progress & decline) Monitor effectiveness of training programmes Identify differences in athlete & coach opinion on performance Provide a basis for training programme The purpose of Performance Profiling is to……

5. Choosing a sporting activity you want to create your Performance Profile about…. An individual based sport, eg archery, shooting, sprinting A specific position found in sport, eg goalkeeper, mid- fielder, defender A specific action found in sport, eg tennis serve, penalty

6. You must describe the perfect player in terms of…….. Technically & Tactically – What skills must they be good at? What is the required style of play? shooting, crossing, catching, passing, tackling, heading, dribbling, striking, positional play, style of play Physically - Which physical components are required? strength, power, flexibility, speed/pace, agility, Physiologically - What are the preferred physiological components? cardiovascular fitness, body composition/somatotype, lung function, recovery Psychologically - What psychological factors are required? motivation, anxiety, arousal, attention, confidence, aggression, relaxation, concentration Biomechanically - Linear Displacement – how far & quickly a person travels in a straight line (forces acting on the body)Velocity of Release – the speed at which you release the ball Acceleration – increase in speed in relation to time taken Application of force – force used when striking the ball or holding off a player Use of levers – co-ordination of arms & legs, angles of striking the ball

7. Assessment P1, M1 Either describe, explain or analyse the performance profile of a selected sporting activity. Cover the following areas: Technical Tactical Physical Physiological Psychological Biomechanical You can choose the sporting activity in terms of an individual sport (as a whole), a players position or an action/activity within a game.

8. The effectiveness of an individual’s sporting performance comes down to a range of factors, which can be split into two categories: Intrinsic: Factors within the body Extrinsic: Factors outside the body

9. Age – performance declines after age 35. Strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness & other structures & functions reduce in efficiency reducing optimal performance. Health – the bodies functions & improvements happen collectively. If any aspect of the body is not functioning well it will effect the body as a whole & therefore sports performance. Diet – having a healthy & balanced diet fuels the body for activity, aids optimal function, growth & repair. This will improve health & ultimately improve sport performance. A bad or unhealthy diet will not fulfil the bodies requirements & can ultimately cause disease. Previous training – having a knowledge of previous training methods & schedules is helpful in realising what is successful & what doesn’t work. This then aids development in the future. Motivation – whether intrinsic or extrinsic, the more motivation the more focused & dedicated an athlete will be to training & competition. Confidence – this is how successful you believe you will be. This can be effected by previous experiences, your perception of forthcoming events (how comfortable you are with them) & other psych. Factors such as anxiety & stress. Ability level – performance is the result of ability & skill. This is natural but can be trained to an extent. P2 - Factors influencing sport performance - Intrinsic

10. Group dynamics – This will depend on the stage of development (forming, storming, norming & performing) as to how positive the effect will be. Group cohesion – The degree of group cohesion can effect sporting performance. This depends on social cohesion & task cohesion; task cohesion having a stronger influence than social. The more cohesion the better the performance. Temperature – Effects of temperature on sports performance can be physical & psychological. Extreme low temperatures can result in torn muscles/tendons etc if there is a lack of warm up. Thought processes can slow down & body functions become less efficient, in extreme cases hypothermia can set in; this can be fatal. Extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion & dehydration which has a profound negative effect on performance. Temperature can also effect motivation depending on your preference. Time of day – The timing of training & competition can influence sports performance. The bodies metabolism tends to be slower in the mornings (causing a lack of energy), whereas later in the day the body may be fatigued & suffer a lack of concentration. Ideally, training should mimic the timings of competition, this can be difficult when certain competitions have to be timed around TV coverage & audience demands. P2 - Factors influencing sport performance - Extrinsic

11. Assessment P2 P2 Describe five factors that may influence the performance of an athlete Choose 5 factors (include both intrinsic & extrinsic) that influence sporting performance. Describe what they are & how they influence an athletes performance.

12.  Using the provided performance profiling fill in two possible key qualities needed for the game off Table Rugby (Some of the needed qualities will be obtained from the rules of the game).  Get into pairs and arrange your tables with one chair on either side.  Have a game and then complete your performance profile system.