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Elite Rugby Union Players Perceptions of Performance Analysis

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Francis, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7457-5665 and Jones, Gareth (2014) Elite Rugby Union Players Perceptions of Performance Analysis. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 14 (1). pp. 188-207. ISSN 1474-8185 Online: 1474-8185

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Abstract

This study provides an in depth insight into the current views and opinions of elite level rugby union players regarding the use of performance analysis as a tool for improving their own playing performance and in highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of upcoming opponents. A total of seventy-three elite level rugby union players from two clubs in Great Britain completed a semi-structured questionnaire. Additionally, four players completed a semi-structured interview and following inductive content analysis, four key themes emerged: (1) the use of video for player development, (2) preparing for a match, (3) using video for player reflection in addition to other psychological tools and (4) players suggestions for improvements to the clubs current performance analysis programme. The main finding of the study concludes that players viewed performance analysis as a beneficial and useful tool to support their development and preparation. As a result the study provides an insight into the use of performance analysis within professional rugby union, enabling rugby coaches and practitioners to gain an understanding and appreciation of the players views towards the clubs current provision. Additionally, the findings help build and strengthen the on-going knowledge coaches, analysts and researchers currently have regarding how players perceive performance analysis.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Staff and students at the University of Worcester can access the full-text of the online published article via the online Library Search. External users should check availability with their local library or Interlibrary Requests Service.
Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords:	qualitative research, elite sport, player's perceptions
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Sport and Exercise Science
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Depositing User:	John Francis
Date Deposited:	17 Aug 2015 09:36
Last Modified:	17 Jun 2020 17:07
URI:	https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/3829

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