1. Gathering Information
Higher PE
Gathering Information

2. Cycle of Analysis

3. Gathering Information
Why 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.

4. Methods of Data Collection
Within 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)

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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?

10. 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)