Outputs (10)

Identifying the technical and tactical characteristics of Olympic medallists in karate (2024)
Journal Article
Seyedi, R., Tabben, M., Augustovicova, D., Laird, P., Zhang, D., & Feng, R. X. (2024). Identifying the technical and tactical characteristics of Olympic medallists in karate. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 19(3), 690-701. https://doi.org/10.55860/02y70160

This study primarily aimed to conduct an observational analysis of Olympic finalists’ performance to determine the patterns and characteristics of karate at the highest level of competition. Due to the need for a complete analytical system, we can us... Read More about Identifying the technical and tactical characteristics of Olympic medallists in karate.

An examination of athlete self-directed film study viewing times prior to a competitive game (2022)
Report
Laird, P., & Clark, J. (2022). An examination of athlete self-directed film study viewing times prior to a competitive game. BAFCA

This study examined individual player video viewing times prior to a game over the course of a competitive season. Analysis of whether viewing times were directly influenced by the stage in the season, previous results, and recurrence of opponent wer... Read More about An examination of athlete self-directed film study viewing times prior to a competitive game.

BAFCA 10 Year Vision (2021)
Report
Laird, P., & Hill, W. (2021). BAFCA 10 Year Vision. BAFCA

To be effective, coaches need to fulfil several different roles within a team, these include technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of our game. It is therefore vital to provide ongoing development opportunities to encourage coaches to enh... Read More about BAFCA 10 Year Vision.

Britballin and BAFCA are joined by BAFRA (2021)
Digital Artefact
Laird, P. (2021). Britballin and BAFCA are joined by BAFRA. [YouTube]

Adam and Pete are joined by BAFRA president Davie Parsons and James Ford- Bannister (recruiting)

BAFCA 10 Year Vision (2021)
Report
Laird, P. (2021). BAFCA 10 Year Vision. BAFCA

To be effective, coaches need to fulfil several different roles within a team, these include technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of our game. It is therefore vital to provide ongoing development opportunities to encourage coaches to enh... Read More about BAFCA 10 Year Vision.

Sport opens up avenues to young people with few options for development (2020)
Newspaper / Magazine
Laird, P. (2020). Sport opens up avenues to young people with few options for development. https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/sport-opens-avenues-young-people-few-options-development-pete-laird-3007768

Engaging students in learning: managing retention and reducing attrition. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pollock, C., Brown, N., Chalmers, C., Laird, P., & Laybourn, P. (2010, December). Engaging students in learning: managing retention and reducing attrition. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University staff conference

No abstract available.

Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches (2008)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Waters, L. (2008). Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 8(1), 76-84

The current study is based on the works of Franks and Miller (1986) Eyewitness Testimony in Sport which measured coaches' observational accuracy from one half of an international football match. Franks and Miller used novice Physical Education studen... Read More about Eyewitness Recollection of Sport Coaches.

An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics (2004)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Lorimer, R. (2004). An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 4(1), 72-80

The purpose of this study was to review some of the key statistics collected by the International Rugby Board (IRB) in their review of the game (2003) and to compare these findings in relation to previous statistical analysis studies. Primary objecti... Read More about An examination of try scoring in rugby union: a review of international rugby statistics.

Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success (2003)
Journal Article
Laird, P., & Sutherland, P. (2003). Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 3(1), 19-26

The purpose of this study was to devise a suitable notational analysis system (video analysis combined with hand notation) to help coaches and players improve their performance during penalty corners in field hockey. The design of the system sought t... Read More about Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success.