Analysis
Analysis
When we are asked to Analyse something, the text we create is an Analysis. An analysis will typically break down a text, data or system in to its component parts and then try and make meaning as to how each of those elements fit together to make a whole.
Type of Language Used
Type of Language Used
Language will be formal, no conversational language
Will include technical or subject specific language
Often include vocab like component, element, aspect, relationship, factor, section
Structure of an Analysis
Structure of an Analysis
Introduce the purpose of the analysis - What is the focus of your analysis (eg. technical, tactical, physiological, psychological etc.)
Describe the component/parts of the sport/or athlete's performance to be analysed - Which specific aspect will you be focusing on in your analysis (eg. a particular skill, specific tactic, specific energy system, the role of feedback on performance, goal setting, visualisation strategies etc.)
Create meaning from the evidence presented - examine in detail and explain. (Breakdown your finding into parts to further understand or create new meaning. Connect ideas and examine how they relate to one another)
Draw conclusions - what do your findings mean? (Make a judgement about what your findings mean in relation to your area of focus - eg. how is this knowledge beneficial to your chosen area of study?)
Now let's look at an example of how you put these four components together to write an Analysis. In the example below, a student is analysing a rugby player's passing technique.
What does an example of an Analysis look like?
What does an example of an Analysis look like?
A skilled performance can be analysed by breaking it down into three key phases. Preparation, execution and follow through phase. When a skill is broken down into these phases, differences between novice movers and expert or proficient movers becomes more evident. Through a thorough analysis of my chosen athlete's performance in rugby, I identified passing to be their most significant strength. This is evident during the preparation phase, as the performer adopted optimal body positioning by placing their hands straight out in front of them to create a target to receive the ball. The performer's feet were also positioned shoulder width apart with the outside foot facing the ball and the inside foot behind it. This creates a stable and functional body position to receive the pass. The positioning of the arms is crucial as it can help to move the ball away from contact efficiently and effectively. The positioning of the feet also gave the performer an advantage over the defence as they could easily and effectively sidestep the opponent or quickly change direction to draw the player, creating much needed gaps in defence. During the execution phase, the performer demonstrated the correct body position, which ensured that the delivery of the pass could be assembled. In passing the ball to the right, the athlete raised their right elbow, just below shoulder level, then with the left elbow brought it inwards towards the ribs, making sure a firm grip was placed on the ball. Once this position had been adapted, rotation of the upper torso occurred, while arms were outstretched in front to assure optimum accuracy of the pass. As the pass was executed, the performer then followed through with their arms behind the ball, which allowed the flight path to be swift and direct. Through performing this skill, the athlete played a pivotal role in attack, by appropriately positioning himself on the field and passing with accuracy. Performing the skill of passing is essential to the successful performance of an attacking player in the sport of rugby.
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
Focusing on an athlete's performance:
Identify a technique
Analyse the components important to the performance of this technique - preparation, execution, follow-through, biomechanical principles etc.
Draw conclusions about a skilled performance
If planning personal improvement..
Analyse the strengths or weaknesses in technique
Identify changes/modifications
Implement changes/modifications
Track the progress/improvement
Evaluate positive and negative outcomes
Tactical Analysis
Tactical Analysis
Tactical decisions within game situations. Consider the following:
Positional play
Patterns in movement/movement pathways
Relationship awareness (people/objects/positions)
Timing/speed/flow of movements
Skill performance
Decision making/executing tactical decisions
Draw conclusions about tactical awareness
If planning personal improvement..
Analyse your team's tactical performance
Identify changes/modifications
Implement changes/modifications
Track the progress/improvement
Evaluate positive and negative outcomes
Physiological Analysis
Achieve optimal performance through understanding the physiological demands of a chosen activity
Select an area of focus - body systems, fitness components, energy systems, training principles & methods, acute & chronic adaptations to training etc.
Analyse the components important to the athlete's performance in relation to the chosen focus area.
Draw conclusions about the impact of physiological aspects on performance
If planning personal improvement..
Pre test area or make observations through direct observation, video or technology, GPS, heart rate monitors etc.
Identity or implement changes to improve that area
Consider the outcome/s or track progress
Evaluate the positive and negative outcomes
Psychological Analysis
Exploring the impact of psychology on sporting performance.
Choose an area that affects an athlete's physical performance in a game situation - giving and receiving feedback, mental rehearsal strategies, positive self talk, perception of effort, goal setting, psychological learning theories etc.
Analyse the components important to the athlete's performance in relation to the chosen focus area.
Draw conclusions about the impact of psychological aspects on performance
If planning personal improvement..
Identify an area of psychological performance to improve
Identify or implement changes to improve the chosen aspect.
Consider the outcome/s or track progress
Evaluate the positive and negative outcomes
CHECKLIST for Success
Have I:
Introduced the focus for my analysis
Have I introduced the specific aspect of performance to be analysed? (eg. technique, tactic, physiology concept, psychology concept).
Have I broken down the key areas to be analysed to further understand the performance? (eg. for an athlete performing a technique have I broken down the preparation, execution and follow through phase of the skill?)
Have made a judgement about how the information has helped me to further understand the sport/athlete/performance?
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