Why collect data?
All performers want to get better at what they do and gathering data on performance can help this. Gathering data is useful because:
- It helps identify or confirm a problem (weakness) exists
- It identifies strengths in your performance
- Establishes baseline measurement criteria
- Provides information with which to measure the success of implemented improvements
- It can aid motivation when training
- It allows you to plan targets and short/long term goals.
- Data collection also acts as a good method of monitoring your progress in an activity as you can complete it at the start of a programme of work/training programme and again at the end to measure improvement