Comparisons of data collection results
Being able to compare factual information throughout training will give the performer an opportunity to monitor their performance by comparing different results. Data collection through observation schedules and fitness tests will give raw data before, during and at the end of the training programme, allowing the performer to compile accurate information on how well they are progressing.
Two comparative Observation Schedules
Observation prior to Personal Development Plan:
Observation at end of Personal Development Plan:
Evaluation of performance
Once a performance has been monitored and a personal development plan has been created, the performer should complete an evaluation of the performance. Being able to compare a what a performance was beforehand, with how it looks after training will determine whether the plan has been effective or not and gives the performer the opportunity to set new targets for future development.
Within the portfolio, a new factor for development will need to be considered. This will require consideration about the impact of a new factor on performance. The factor selected must be different from previous factors and relate to how this factor will impact performance in the future.
Question
Describe a method to monitor the physical factor?
A method I used to monitor my personal development plan was to use a heart rate monitor whilst training. The monitor is worn around your chest linked via Bluetooth to a tablet device. During my training, the heart rate monitor will send my pulse rate information to the tablet device, which will then use a graph to show me when I was in my training zone.
Question
Why is it useful to monitor your Personal Development Plan?
This method was useful as it gave me instant feedback to whether I was training within my training zone or not. If I was not training at an effective rate I could then immediately change what I was doing to make me work harder.
