The module content may include, but is not limited to; the evolution and role of sports performance analysis as a sub-discipline within the sport and exercise sciences, limitations of human memory, scientific principles governing sports performance analysis research, technical, tactical and/or physical analysis of individual and/or team sports, reliability of sports performance analysis data, and, statistical considerations in sports performance analysis. In addition, module content may include, but is not limited to; the development of performance analysis systems for the assessment of individual and/or team performance, performance analysis technologies, and, core practical competencies pertaining to the collection, analysis, interrogation and visualisation of sports performance data.
Private Study: 117 Hours
Contact Hours: 33 Hours
Total: 150 Hours
• Written Assignment (1,750 words) – 50%
• Presentation (20 minutes) – 50%
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Recognise the role of sports performance analysis as a sub-discipline of sport and exercise science.
2. Devise discipline-specific performance questions of academic and practical value.
3. Appraise sports performance analysis research and associated scientific principles underpinning the field.
4. Construct performance analysis systems for the evaluation of individual/team technical, tactical and/or physical performance.
5. Assemble, analyse and critically interpret sports performance data.
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