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PERS30100

Academic Year 2025/2026

Performance Analysis (PERS30100)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Jakim Berndsen
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to the key principles and practices of performance analysis in sport. It explores the role of performance analysts for sports scientists, focusing on the analysis of performance through data collection, summary and interpretation. Students will develop the skills to identify performance indicators, collect and interpret data, and provide feedback to coaches or athletes. Emphasis is placed on practical application through a case study using video and/or GPS data to inform feedback strategies for athletes or teams.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Critically appraise the emerging scientific literature in performance analysis and coaching and
apply to specific coaching problems.
• Determine the performance indicators that will produce the most meaningful and insightful
performance data across a range of sports.
• Demonstrate competence in computer-based, video recorded and manual methods of
performance analysis in both technical and tactical sporting contexts.
• Construct an appropriate feedback intervention for a sports team or individual and critically
evaluate the impact of the intervention.
• Formulate the role of a performance analyst in professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary
team.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Practical

18
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

126

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module content will be delivered through a combination of lectures, practical demonstration and problem based learning. Students will also engage in self directed learning through resources provided during the module.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Evaluation & Reflection Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Portfolio: Problem statement, performance variables and philosophy Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Viva Voce: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
45
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 33 Tues 15:00 - 17:50
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