Higher / Nat 5 Physical Education

HIGHER / NAT 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FACTORS IMPACTING ON PERFORMANCE

PHYSICAL & MENTAL

GYMNASTICS

DATA BOOKLET

Introduction

This area of the course is designed to improve our personal performance in gymnastics and integrate it with skills and techniques (area of analysis).

You will investigate your performance by gathering data on aspects of gymnastics and relating them to the area of analysis. This process will be carried out using ‘The Cycle of Analysis’.

Initial Data – Observation on whole performance

Floor Routine

Limited degree of control and fluency / Some control and fluency / Consistent control and fluency / Consistently high level of control and fluency
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Skill / Performance score / Comments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Vaulting

Limited degree of control and fluency / Some control and fluency / Consistent control and fluency / Consistently high level of control and fluency
1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Before Training Programme

Vault / Attempt 1 / Attempt 2 / Attempt 3

During Training Programme

Vault / Attempt 1 / Attempt 2 / Attempt 3

After Training Programme

Vault / Attempt 1 / Attempt 2 / Attempt 3

Focused Data – Movement Analysis (on weak skill)

1. Select the skill that you found to be your weakness

2. Record your performance of that specific skill or have a partner observe you

3. Use a movement analysis PAR checklist to evaluate your performance, against that of a model

Skill: / Model
Performance / Performance 1
(before) / Performance 2
(during) / Performance 3
(after)

MENTAL

Concentration Questionnaire (Mental Factor)

Before Training

Fill out the questionnaire below as honestly as possible after your performance.

Almost always / Often / Sometimes / Seldom / Almost never
My mind tends to drift away when performing / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I find irrelevant information or thoughts popping into my head when I’m trying to focus on my performance. / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I can tune out my environment to help me concentrate / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I set myself targets for what I want to accomplish when performing to help keep me concentrated / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I try to create an optimal environment when I perform/about to perform e.g. not talk to others, sit in a quiet place / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I find myself day dreaming or trying to remember what to do next when performing / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I am easily distracted by others around me when performing / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I get bored easily / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
When I get into my ‘groove’ of performing, almost nothing can get me out of it / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

What was your score? /45

Relate your score to the appropriate comment, this will explain to what actions are recommended for you.

Score 9 – 20 The athlete is not in a situation where he/she needs to address concentration.

Score 20-32 The athlete is showing signs that if not dealt with, concentration could deteriorate and become a more serious issue when performing, stopping them achieving their true potential.

Score 33-45 The athlete would benefit from using a training programme to help improved their concentration.

Motivation Questionnaire (Before training)

Fill out the questionnaire below as honestly as possible after your performance.

Almost always / Often / Sometimes / Seldom / Almost never
Performing gives me a genuine sense of joy and fulfilment / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I give 100% effort during performance no matter how it is going / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I am willing to do whatever it takes to reach my full potential / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I never practice with a positive attitude and high intensity / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I am poor at motivating myself / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I am most likely to stop or give up / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
I am determined to get the best possible result when performing / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
I need encouragement from others to perform well. / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1

What was your score? /40

Relate your score to the appropriate box, this will explain to what actions are recommended for you.

Score 8 - 16 / The athlete is not in a situation where he/she needs to address motivation.
Score 17-25 / The athlete is showing signs that if not dealt with, motivation could deteriorate and become a more serious issue when performing, stopping them achieving their true potential.
Score 26-40 / The athlete would benefit from using a training programme to help improve their motivation.

Target Setting / Development Plan

1. Analyse your data and identify strengths and areas for development.

2. Use your data to set a target for your training programme (SMARTER).

3. Re-collect data during your training programme to ensure your programme of work is effective (monitoring).

4. Re-collect data after your training programme to identify if progress has been made and to set future targets (evaluating).

Physical Target:
Mental Target:

Use the box below to detail your target(s) and explain how you intend on achieving it/them.

Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?

Training Diary

Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?
Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?
Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?
Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?
Session number / Date
Micro-Target(s) / Physical:
Mental:
Approach(es) to development used / Physical:
Mental:
Considerations:
How did it go? (monitoring performance)
What feedback did you receive?

Data Re-Collection (Post Training)

Concentration Questionnaire (Mental Factor)

After Training

Fill out the questionnaire below as honestly as possible after your performance.

What was your score? /45

Relate your score to the appropriate comment, this will explain to what actions are recommended for you.

Score 9 – 20 The athlete is not in a situation where he/she needs to address concentration.

Score 20-32 The athlete is showing signs that if not dealt with, concentration could deteriorate and become a more serious issue when performing, stopping them achieving their true potential.

Score 33-45 The athlete would benefit from using a training programme to help improved their concentration.

Motivation Questionnaire (After training)

Fill out the questionnaire below as honestly as possible after your performance.

What was your score? /40

Relate your score to the appropriate box, this will explain to what actions are recommended for you.

Future Development Needs

Use the box below to analyse how effective your training programme was. Give evidence to support your claims. Highlight a new target based on your most recent results and state the impact this will have on your overall performance.

Notes: