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Q4E Case Study 2
- Performance Analysis and Evaluation
Proposed Subject usage:
Sport and PE (GCSE/A level)
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National
Curriculum (Key Stage 4) |
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Evaluating
and improving performance. Judge how good a performance
is and decide how to improve it |
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| AQA
GCSE PE Specification |
Analysis of performance
The specification will assess a candidate�s ability to
analyse performance so as to:
- Determine its strengths and weaknesses
- Improve its quality and effectiveness
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| AQA
A Level PE Specification |
At AS, candidates
are required to observe, analyse and evaluate performance.
Observe the chosen performer in relation to the competent
performance of the 5 specific techniques for a chosen activity |
Ways in which Quintic
software can be used in PE:
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Evaluate the performer�s
strengths and weaknesses of the core techniques in their
sport in relation to the competent performer by identifying
and justifying the greatest weakness and suggesting how
to bring about improvement. |
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Use Quintic features, including frame-by-frame analysis, to identify
strengths and weaknesses in student�s technique (using Quintic
video capture). |
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In order to facilitate an improvement in
performance, candidates are expected to research and understand
the correct techniques for the core skills. |
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Research elite performers� technique from
detailed analysis of video files taken from the extensive Quintic video library covering
a huge variety of sports. |
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Compare their performance against the competent
performer by identifying the causes of strengths/weaknesses
in the technique of the core skills. |
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Compare students� performance (captured
from video) against elite performers using main and best
windows. |
Methods
Functions of the Quintic Software used:
- Digitisation module and Calibration
- Video capture
- Export *.avi function
- Interactive graph and data displays
- Multiple image capture
- Shapes and angles
Analysis of chosen sport � Swimming:
Five main areas to evaluate are:
- Starts/Turns
- Head/breathing
- Body position
- Leg action
- Arm action
Track start
Distance off blocks: Female swimmer
� 2.2m Male swimmer � 2.4m
The Female swimmer:
- Keeps her legs apart during the flight so
is not optimally streamlined.
- Holds arms lower so does not gain as much
distance.
The Male swimmer:
- Gains a lot of height from the blocks during
the flight phase by throwing his arms forward and up.
- Keeps his hips high during flight and raises
his legs before entry.
- Head and arms are streamlined with head tucked
between arms.
Backstroke tumble turn
| Strengths |
Weaknesses |
- Glides in a streamlined position with
arms above head
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- Tumbled slightly too far away from
the wall
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- Knees bent for maximum push off
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- Turned through too much of a full rotation
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- Head raised and back not horizontal
� therefore pushed off upwards
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Front crawl stroke technique
- Body position � the swimmer is in a prone
position with head low in the water, legs are relaxed and
extended in a streamlined position. The swimmer rolls well
from side to side during each stroke.
- Leg action � the swimmer uses the �flutter
kick� action, has good ankle flexibility and knees are not
too bent.
- Arm action � �S-shaped� pull phase has good
inward and outward sculling movements. The recovery is efficient
with a bent arm and high shoulder; the swimmer stretches the
arm out in front ready for hand entry.
- Head and breathing � rotates head to the
side efficiently - only enough to take a breath.
Conclusion
Quintic Software
can be used to capture, observe and evaluate video footage of
the students performing their chosen sports. Analysis of their
performances can be performed with ease using the wide variety
of functions offered by the software. The videos can also be
compared with similar skills performed by elite athletes (such
as the videos shown above) taken from the vast selection in
the Quintic video library.
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