Identifying strengths and areas for development test questions

What must you consider when designing a training programme?

Duration, Frequency, Time

Cardio Respiratory Endurance

Physical skill Factors

How can a performer monitor the effectiveness of their training programme?

Standardised fitness tests, feedback, video analysis, observation schedules

Discussions with teammates to find out how they are doing

Write down what you are doing within the training programme

Why is it necessary to record your training diary accurately?

It helps you remember what you have done

It lets a coach see what you are doing and what your training programme is about

It lets you make clear progressions with each session and reflect on what went well

Why is it important to identify strengths and weaknesses when designing a training programme?

It gives you confidence

It means your training programme is specific to your development needs

It is a way for a coach to give quality feedback

Read the following passage from a performer evaluating their first training session:

“Although I felt the session went reasonably well, I didn't feel challenged enough and at times I was so bored that I gave up”

If you were the coach of the performer, what would you say is their weakness?

Motivation

CRE

Co-operation

Observation schedules can be used as a method of collecting data for a variety of activities. Why is this method useful?

They are easy to complete, easy to interpret and can be compared at a later date

Helps everyone understand the role of an observer

They are a way to find out someone’s thoughts and feelings