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Qualitative Data

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Qualitative Data

There are 2 types of data - qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data often relates to the quality of performance rather than the quantity.

Opinions

Opinions

Qualitative data usually involves or records a person's opinion.
It can show someone's reasoning or explain different viewpoints.

Examples of qualitative data

Examples of qualitative data

In a fitness test, a performer could explain how they felt during the test or say whether they thought the performance was good or bad, and why.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages

An advantage of qualitative data is that it lets us understand how and why so that we can act and improve.
A disadvantage is that it takes a long time to analyse and interpret the data recorded.

Collecting Qualitative Data

We can collect qualitative data in a number of ways.

Interviews

Interviews

In an interview, a performer can give their opinion of their performance. They can justify (explain) their decision-making during an analysis.
Referees have a debrief after matches to review and justify (explain) the decisions they have made. They can then act on this information to improve for future performances.

Observations

Observations

People can observe performances. This gives an external (outside) opinion of the performance.

1

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

1.1

The Musculoskeletal System

1.1.1Musculoskeletal Structure 1.1.2Structure of the Skeleton 1.1.3Functions of the Skeleton 1.1.4Joints 1.1.5Joints 2 1.1.6Antagonistic Muscle Movement 1.1.7End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System 1.1.8Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System 1.1.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions

1.2

The Cardio-Respiratory System

1.2.1Pathway of Air 1.2.2Blood Vessels 1.2.3Blood Vessels 2 1.2.4Structure of the Heart 1.2.5Cardiac Cycle 1.2.6Measures of Heart Performance 1.2.7The Mechanics of Breathing 1.2.8The Mechanics of Breathing 2 1.2.9The Lungs 1.2.10End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.11Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood 1.2.13Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output

1.3

Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise

1.3.1Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration 1.3.2Recovering After Exercise 1.3.3Treatments for Recovery 1.3.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aerobic vs Anaerobic

1.4

Short-Term Effects of Exercise

1.4.1Short-Term Effects of Exercise 1.4.2Long-Term Effects of Exercise

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Movement Analysis

2.1

Lever Systems

2.1.1Lever Systems 2.1.2Mechanical Advantage 2.1.3Basic Sporting Movements 2.1.4Basic Sporting Movements 2 2.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Lever Systems

2.2

Planes & Axes of Movement

2.2.1Planes & Axes of Movement 2.2.2End of Topic Test - Movement Analysis 2.2.3Exam-Style Questions - Movement 2.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Planes vs Axes

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Physical Training

3.1

Health & Fitness

3.1.1Health & Fitness

3.2

The Components of Fitness

3.2.1The Components of Fitness 3.2.2Sports & Fitness 3.2.3Fitness Testing 3.2.4Measuring Agility & Balance 3.2.5Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination 3.2.6Measuring Endurance & Power 3.2.7Measuring Reaction Time & Strength 3.2.8Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility 3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness 3.2.10Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests

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The Principles of Training

4.1

Principles of Training

4.1.1Principles & Circuit Training 4.1.2Continuous & Fartlek Training 4.1.3Plyometric & Static Training 4.1.4Weight & Interval Training 4.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Training

4.2

Optimising Training

4.2.1Optimising Training 4.2.2Altitude & Seasonal Training 4.2.3Warming Up 4.2.4Cooling Down 4.2.5End of Topic Test - Principles & Optimisation 4.2.6Exam-Style Questions - Sport-Specific Fitness

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Using Data

5.1

Types of Data

5.1.1Quantitative Data 5.1.2Qualitative Data

5.2

Data Presentation & Analysis

5.2.1Data Presentation & Analysis

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Sports Psychology

6.1

Skills

6.1.1Skills 6.1.2Skills 2 6.1.3Goals & Targets 6.1.4Skills HyperLearning

6.2

Feedback & Preparation

6.2.1Information Processing 6.2.2Guidance 6.2.3Guidance 2 6.2.4Feedback 6.2.5Mental Preparation 6.2.6Controlling & Optimising Arousal 6.2.7Exam-Style Questions - Skills & Guidance

6.3

Personality & Behaviour

6.3.1Aggression 6.3.2Motivation 6.3.3Personality Types 6.3.4End of Topic Test - Sports Psychology 6.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Aggression & Motivation 6.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aggression

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Socio-cultural Influences

7.1

Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups

7.1.1Engagement - Gender 7.1.2Engagement - Ethnicity 7.1.3Engagement - Age & Family 7.1.4Engagement - Disability

7.2

Commercialisation

7.2.1Media 7.2.2Commercialisation 7.2.3Commercialisation 2 7.2.4Sponsorship 7.2.5Arguments for Sponsorship 7.2.6Impact of Sponsorship 7.2.7End of Topic Test - Engagement & Commercialisation 7.2.8Exam-Style Questions - Commercialisation & Conduct

7.3

Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues

7.3.1Impact of Technology on Performers 7.3.2Impact of Technology on Performers 2 7.3.3Impact of Technology on Sport 7.3.4Impact of Technology on Sport 2 7.3.5Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances 7.3.6Blood Doping 7.3.7Drug Restrictions 7.3.8Drug Restrictions 2 7.3.9Spectator Behaviour 7.3.10End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues 7.3.11Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs 7.3.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport

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Health & Fitness

8.1

Overview of Health

8.1.1Well-Being & Fitness 8.1.2Types of Health

8.2

Sedentary Lifestyles

8.2.1Sedentary Lifestyle 8.2.2Obesity & Performance 8.2.3Somatotypes 8.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Somatypes

8.3

Nutrition & Hydration

8.3.1Nutrition 8.3.2Nutrition 2 8.3.3Hydration 8.3.4End of Topic Test - Health & Fitness 8.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Nutrition & Hydration

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1

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

1.1

The Musculoskeletal System

1.1.1Musculoskeletal Structure 1.1.2Structure of the Skeleton 1.1.3Functions of the Skeleton 1.1.4Joints 1.1.5Joints 2 1.1.6Antagonistic Muscle Movement 1.1.7End of Topic Test - The Musculoskeletal System 1.1.8Exam-Style Questions - Musculoskeletal System 1.1.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Contractions

1.2

The Cardio-Respiratory System

1.2.1Pathway of Air 1.2.2Blood Vessels 1.2.3Blood Vessels 2 1.2.4Structure of the Heart 1.2.5Cardiac Cycle 1.2.6Measures of Heart Performance 1.2.7The Mechanics of Breathing 1.2.8The Mechanics of Breathing 2 1.2.9The Lungs 1.2.10End of Topic Test - The Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.11Exam-Style Questions - Cardio-Respiratory System 1.2.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Pathway of Blood 1.2.13Diagnostic Misconceptions - Cardiac Output

1.3

Anaerobic & Aerobic Exercise

1.3.1Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration 1.3.2Recovering After Exercise 1.3.3Treatments for Recovery 1.3.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aerobic vs Anaerobic

1.4

Short-Term Effects of Exercise

1.4.1Short-Term Effects of Exercise 1.4.2Long-Term Effects of Exercise

2

Movement Analysis

2.1

Lever Systems

2.1.1Lever Systems 2.1.2Mechanical Advantage 2.1.3Basic Sporting Movements 2.1.4Basic Sporting Movements 2 2.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Lever Systems

2.2

Planes & Axes of Movement

2.2.1Planes & Axes of Movement 2.2.2End of Topic Test - Movement Analysis 2.2.3Exam-Style Questions - Movement 2.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Planes vs Axes

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Physical Training

3.1

Health & Fitness

3.1.1Health & Fitness

3.2

The Components of Fitness

3.2.1The Components of Fitness 3.2.2Sports & Fitness 3.2.3Fitness Testing 3.2.4Measuring Agility & Balance 3.2.5Measuring Cardiovascular & Coordination 3.2.6Measuring Endurance & Power 3.2.7Measuring Reaction Time & Strength 3.2.8Measuring Strength, Speed & Flexibility 3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Components of Fitness 3.2.10Exam-Style Questions - Fitness Tests

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The Principles of Training

4.1

Principles of Training

4.1.1Principles & Circuit Training 4.1.2Continuous & Fartlek Training 4.1.3Plyometric & Static Training 4.1.4Weight & Interval Training 4.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Types of Training

4.2

Optimising Training

4.2.1Optimising Training 4.2.2Altitude & Seasonal Training 4.2.3Warming Up 4.2.4Cooling Down 4.2.5End of Topic Test - Principles & Optimisation 4.2.6Exam-Style Questions - Sport-Specific Fitness

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Using Data

5.1

Types of Data

5.1.1Quantitative Data 5.1.2Qualitative Data

5.2

Data Presentation & Analysis

5.2.1Data Presentation & Analysis

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Sports Psychology

6.1

Skills

6.1.1Skills 6.1.2Skills 2 6.1.3Goals & Targets 6.1.4Skills HyperLearning

6.2

Feedback & Preparation

6.2.1Information Processing 6.2.2Guidance 6.2.3Guidance 2 6.2.4Feedback 6.2.5Mental Preparation 6.2.6Controlling & Optimising Arousal 6.2.7Exam-Style Questions - Skills & Guidance

6.3

Personality & Behaviour

6.3.1Aggression 6.3.2Motivation 6.3.3Personality Types 6.3.4End of Topic Test - Sports Psychology 6.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Aggression & Motivation 6.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Aggression

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Socio-cultural Influences

7.1

Engagement Patterns of Different Social Groups

7.1.1Engagement - Gender 7.1.2Engagement - Ethnicity 7.1.3Engagement - Age & Family 7.1.4Engagement - Disability

7.2

Commercialisation

7.2.1Media 7.2.2Commercialisation 7.2.3Commercialisation 2 7.2.4Sponsorship 7.2.5Arguments for Sponsorship 7.2.6Impact of Sponsorship 7.2.7End of Topic Test - Engagement & Commercialisation 7.2.8Exam-Style Questions - Commercialisation & Conduct

7.3

Ethical & Socio-cultural Issues

7.3.1Impact of Technology on Performers 7.3.2Impact of Technology on Performers 2 7.3.3Impact of Technology on Sport 7.3.4Impact of Technology on Sport 2 7.3.5Sporting Conduct & Banned Substances 7.3.6Blood Doping 7.3.7Drug Restrictions 7.3.8Drug Restrictions 2 7.3.9Spectator Behaviour 7.3.10End of Topic Test - Ethical Issues 7.3.11Exam-Style Questions - Performance Enhancing Drugs 7.3.12Diagnostic Misconceptions - Conduct in Sport

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Health & Fitness

8.1

Overview of Health

8.1.1Well-Being & Fitness 8.1.2Types of Health

8.2

Sedentary Lifestyles

8.2.1Sedentary Lifestyle 8.2.2Obesity & Performance 8.2.3Somatotypes 8.2.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Somatypes

8.3

Nutrition & Hydration

8.3.1Nutrition 8.3.2Nutrition 2 8.3.3Hydration 8.3.4End of Topic Test - Health & Fitness 8.3.5Exam-Style Questions - Nutrition & Hydration

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