Unit 27 Task 3

Performer Improvement Targets

Introduction

• This task builds on your Task 2 work.• You need to test your four identified

weaknesses. The testing process should use standardised or bespoke tests.

• From this testing your results will identify two priority areas for improvement.

• Your eight week training plan will focus on these two priority areas only.

Testing and Training Timeline• WB 05/01: Task 3 Introduction• WB 12/01: Task 3 Testing and Planning• WB 19/01: Training week 1/8• WB 26/01: Training week 2/8• WB 02/02: Training week 3/8• WB 09/02: Training week 4/8 – review week

– Review week includes re-testing and profiling.– Changes may be made to your training plan at this stage.

• WB 16/02: Training week 5/8• WB 23/02: Training week 6/8• WB 02/03: Training week 7/8• WB 09/03: Training week 8/8 – final week.

– Final week includes re-testing and profiling.

Testing Excellence Trait – Weakness 1/4

Trait: Speed

Test Name: 35 metre sprint test

Standardised Test:

Yes / No Normative Data: Yes / Nohttp://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/sprint.htm#

If Not A Standardised Test Detail Method Here:

• N/A

Test Result 1: 5.30 Test Result 1 Rating: Fair

Test Result 2: 5.35 Test Result 2 Rating: Fair

Test Result 3: 5.32 Test Result 3 Rating: Fair

Best Result: 5.30

Best Result Rating:

Fair

Testing Excellence Trait – Weakness 2/4

Trait: Flexibility

Test Name: Sit and reach test

Standardised Test:

Yes / No Normative Data: Yes / Nohttp://www.brianmac.co.uk/sitreach.htm

If Not A Standardised Test Detail Method Here:

• N/A

Test Result 1: 10in Test Result 1 Rating: Average

Test Result 2: 16in Test Result 2 Rating: Excellent

Test Result 3: 17in Test Result 3 Rating: Excellent

Best Result: 17in

Best Result Rating:

Excellent

Testing Excellence Trait – Weakness 3/4

Trait: Power

Test Name: Sargent jump test/vertical jump test

Standardised Test:

Yes / No Normative Data: Yes / Nohttp://www.topendsports.com/testing/norms/vertical-jump.htm

If Not A Standardised Test Detail Method Here:

• N/A

Test Result 1: 15in Test Result 1 Rating: Below average

Test Result 2: 14in Test Result 2 Rating: Below average

Test Result 3: 16in Test Result 3 Rating: Average

Best Result: 16inches

Best Result Rating:

Average

Testing Excellence Trait – Weakness 4/4

Trait: Body composition

Test Name: Skinfold calliper measurement

Standardised Test:

Yes / No Normative Data: Yes / Nohttps://www.linear-software.com/body-fat-calculator.html

If Not A Standardised Test Detail Method Here:

• N/A

Test Result 1: T7 – B3 – SC10 – SS 11-

Test Result 1 Rating: Athlete

Test Result 2: T7 – B4 – SC11 – SS10

Test Result 2 Rating: Athlete

Test Result 3: T8 – B3 – SC10 – SS11 -

Test Result 3 Rating: Athlete

Best Result: T7 – B3 – SC10 – SS11

Best Result Rating:

Athlete

Improvement Target 1 (P6)Priority Excellence Trait

Speed

Baseline Test Result

fair

Specific Target To reach good level

Measurable Improve time taken in seconds to complete sprint

Agreed Upon Yes

Realistic Yes it is achievable as he has not been training specifically on speed and by doing so he should see a significant improvement.

Time Based Baseline test (WB 12/01): 5.30Review (WB 09/02):Complete (WB 09/03):

Improvement Target 1 – Justification (M3)

• Why is this target needed?• What will be the performance benefit to the

performer (e.g. team selection, injury prevention and representative honours)?

• What will be the performance benefit to the performers team(s) (e.g. unit, attack, defence and whole team benefits)?

Student Justification 1

• 1. This target is needed in order to have a goal to work towards. The athlete can use this to judge where they are at in the training and where they need to get to. This can also be used as a motivation tool.

• 2/3.it will benefit the performer as a flanker as he will be able to put more pressure on the oppositions no.10 from lineouts and scrums. This will benefit the team as it can cause the opposition no.10 to make mistakes. This can also help him be recognised by players, coaches and spectators as he will be a huge threat in defence. Whereas in attack he can run lines with speed to create power. This will benefit the team as he will be able to get over the gain line.

Improvement Target 2 (P6)Priority Excellence Trait

Power

Baseline Test Result

Average

Specific Target To reach above average

Measurable This is measurable in inches.

Agreed Upon Yes

Realistic This is a realistic target as the athlete has not trained power specifically.

Time Based Baseline test (WB 12/01): 16inches Review (WB 09/02):Complete (WB 09/03):

Improvement Target 2 – Justification (M3)

• Why is this target needed?• What will be the performance benefit to the

performer (e.g. team selection, injury prevention and representative honours)?

• What will be the performance benefit to the performers team(s) (e.g. unit, attack, defence and whole team benefits)?

Student Justification 2

• 1. This target is needed in order to have a goal to work towards. The athlete can use this to judge where they are at in the training and where they need to get to. This can also be used as a motivation tool.

• 2. This will benefit the athlete as he will be more powerful and explosive. This is beneficial in defence as he will be able to make dominant tackles. It is also beneficial in attack as he can power through tackles to get over the gain line. This can help him be recognised by players, coaches and spectators.

• 3. This will be beneficial to the team as dominant tackles means less ground will be taken by the opposition and in attack more ground will be gained.