Game Performance Assessment Instrument for Tennis

GPAI form level 1 "skill focus" rating

1.        Read the criteria for Game Performance Criteria.

2.        Throughout assessment process record Won (P) or Lost (X) for completed point (see 2^nd column).

3.        Initially focus on the “Base” for 3 points (dark grey shaded area).  Discuss with the player his/her use of “Base”.  If the player successfully meets (rating 3/4, 4 or 5) on this criteria move on to stage 4 or else offer suggestions to the player then repeat for 3 points (lighter grey shaded area), until player successful.

4.        Next, focus on the “Decision making” and then after that the “Cover” components.  As with “Base” record for 3 points (grey shaded area), discuss and move on if the player is successful (rating 3/4, 4 or 5).

5.        Add up totals and calculate the mode scores (most common).

6.        Add up points won and points lost.

Reflect on what the data indicates with the player in light of points won and lost.

7.        Write notes under the score for each component.

8.        Focus upon “Adjust” component and the “Skill execution” criteria rating (grey shaded areas).

9.        Record for three points rating “Adjust” and, skill selection and execution.

10.    Add up totals for “adjust” score and calculate the mode score.

11.    Reflect on data.

Interpret adjust action and skill rating for player in light of points won and lost.

12.    Write notes under the score for each component.

GPAI form level II  "skill focus" tick and tally

1.        Read the criteria for Base, Decision Making, Cover, Adjust and Skill Execution.

2.        Throughout assessment process record Won (P) or Lost (X) for completed point (see 2^nd column).

3.        Initially focus on the “Base” for 4 shots (dark grey shaded area).  Mark a “P” for each appropriate use of “Base” and a “X” for an inappropriate use of “Base”.
Discuss with the player his/her use of “Base”.  If the player successfully meets (3 or more “P”) on this criteria move on to stage 4 or else offer suggestions to the player then repeat for 4 shots (lighter grey shaded area), until player successful.

4.        Next, focus on the “Decision making” and then after that the “Cover” components.  As with “Base” record for 4 shots (grey shaded area), discuss and move on if the player is successful (3 or more “P”).

5.        Add up totals and calculate the percentage scores (no. of “P” x 25%).

6.        Add up points won and points lost.

Reflect on what the data indicates with the player in light of points won and lost.

7.        Write notes under the score for each component.

8.        Read the “Skill execution” criteria rating.  Focus upon “Adjust” and the “Skill execution” columns (grey shaded areas).

9.        Record for four shots rating “Adjust” and, skill selection and execution.

10.    Repeat if player not successful (2 or more “X”).

11.    Add up totals for “adjust” score and calculate the percentage scores (no. of “P” x 25%). Reflect on data.

Interpret adjust action and skill rating for player in light of points won and lost.

12.    Write notes under the score for each component.

Use GPAI sheet to write course reflection.  Suggest ways to help yourself improve based on the GPAI scores and activities being used in class.