Evaluation of current roles and development pathways for performance analysts
Author
Barwis, Charles Nicholas
Date
2013Type
Dissertation
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Previous research in performance analysis has concerned itself with
understanding and predicting performance in a variety of sports. However, little
research has been conducted on what skills and attributes are required to be an
effective performance analyst. The current study has attempted to identify and
quantify the key field-based and personal attributes necessary to undertake the
role, while attempting to distinguish the most effective pathway when developing
these skills. Furthermore, the study has evaluated the usefulness academic
institutions are at teaching these skills, identifying any short-comings. The study
employed a mixed method approach to conduct the research, auditing past and
present job descriptions, academic module aims as well as conducting an online
questionnaire in which 56 performance analysts completed. The results found that
there were a number of field-based and personal attributes that crossed over from
the three results sources, however some of the fundamental skills required, such
as filming and data visualisation were not being taught at an academic level.
Additionally, combining work-experience with an academic education was seen as
the optimum pathway to develop the skills required of a performance analyst, as
results showed conflicting views with regards to the effectiveness academic
institutions are in developing new analysts for a role within the field.
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