Tracking and Assessing ProgressTraining diary

Feedback is needed to check performance progress and identify new development needs. This can be in the form of test results or observation schedules.

Part ofPhysical EducationFactors impacting on performance

Training diary

A training diary with the headings Date, Plan for work to do, Work completed, Feelings about the work done and the Next Steps

A training diary records:

  • when training took place
  • where it took place
  • what was done during each session

It will include a brief plan of the session, a section to write up what was actually completed and also an area for feedback from the performer, a coach or an observer. It gives space for planning next sessions based on how the performer felt during and after the actual training session. This provides a permanent record of training, so the performer can look back and see if they are progressing. Such internal feedback provides a permanent record of training, so the performer can look back and see if they are progressing from session to session.