Sports Performance Analysis is a rapidly developing area of Sport and Exercise Science and is used to examine the tactical, technical and/or physical aspects of performance, collected during training or match competition. From an applied perspective, Sports Performance Analysis is used to support a variety of differerent processes within amateur and professional sports. This may include: opposition analysis, individual player development, post-match analysis, recruitment analysis, amongst others. As a consequence of the growth and prominence of Sports Performance Analysis there has been a significant increase in performance analysis-related job opportunities within the sport sector. Subsequently, this module aims to reflect industry needs, extending the Stage 2 Performance Analysis in Sport module by developing core practical competencies and skills required for effective performance analysis at both an individual and team level. As such, this module places learning within a theory-to-practice context, and is centred around practical skill development and informing these practices through academic and applied evidence. These skills include developing performance analysis systems, sport-specific knowledge and understanding, video and data analysis, the coach-analyst relationship as well as effective presentation and communication of information. This module also aims to provide applied insights from industry professionals.
Lectures 8 hours, Computer practicals/seminars 16 hours, Workshops 8 hours
2,000 words Report. Assessment Details: Player Dossier worth 50%.
30 min Presentation . Assessment Details: Individual Presentation worth 50%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Assess individual and/or team performance through systematic observation and game understanding.
2. Apply a critical and systematic understanding of performance analysis technologies for the examination of sports performance.
3. Justify performance behaviours/metrics through critical and systematic appraisal of discipline-specific research.
4. Derive behavioural profiles through collection, analysis and interpretation of subjective and objective data.
5. Communicate feedback and insight that can be used to evaluate individual or team performance.
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