Evaluation of a performance analysis provision with collegiate athletes and coaches using an online platform.

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Mincher, Sam
Date
2014Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Previous research in performance analysis has been dominated by studies
quantifying sporting performance, in an attempt to understand what variables are
necessary, with a focus on facilitating a successful outcome for individuals or teams.
Within the discipline, there has been little research undertaken from a qualitative
perspective, gaining a range of opinions on the application of feedback with
emphasis on how valuable individuals believe performance analysis to be in athlete
development and team improvement. This highlighted the need for a ‘real life’ study
to be carried out, with the intent of producing useable and valuable findings. In an
attempt to increase knowledge in an applicable sense, the aim of the current study
was to undertake a comprehensive, detailed assessment of the usefulness of a
performance analysis provision at Cardiff Met Sport with a range of teams through
the use of an online platform. The study utilised a mixed-method approach through
online observations, questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The purpose of
such a broad data collection process was to ensure a range of roles and teams were
studied or order to provide an accurate representation of the platform as a whole.
The results found a range of different findings by comparing similarities and
differences with coach, athlete and analyst viewpoints. It was found that the platform
was an acceptable replacement for face-to-face feedback when necessary, acted as
a useful organisational and communication tool for some teams whereas others
hadn’t engaged in it fully due to a lack of experience and training. Reasons for
engagement varied depending on the team and were discussed suitably. The study
provided usable findings related to which of the platform’s functions were seen as
strengths by the participants and which functions needed to be improved.
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DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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