Investigating performanceTime-related Observation Schedules

Knowing how to collect, analyse and draw appropriate conclusions from data, will help a performer decide on the best approaches for their training programme.

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Time-related Observation Schedules

Time related observation schedule (Stopwatch and pen and graph)

Time-related Observation Schedules can also be used to identify if physical fitness factors are impacting on performance. These work by analysing a performance over (at least) a full match and look to see if there are any changes in performance over time. For example an increase in unforced errors towards the end of a match or a reduction in off the ball movement (more walking and jogging compared to running and sprinting). Both could suggest poor levels of Cardio Respiratory Endurance.

Example of a time-related observation schedules:

Time (minutes)WalkingJoggingHalf paceRunningSprinting
1st half
0 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 45
TAO
2nd half
0 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
21 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 45
TAO
Time (minutes)1st half
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)0 - 5
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)6 - 10
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)11 - 15
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)16 - 20
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)21 - 25
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)26 - 30
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)31 - 35
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)36 - 40
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)41 - 45
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)TAO
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)2nd half
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)0 - 5
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)6 - 10
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)11 - 15
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)16 - 20
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)21 - 25
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)26 - 30
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)31 - 35
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)36 - 40
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)41 - 45
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
Time (minutes)TAO
Walking
Jogging
Half pace
Running
Sprinting
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