PERS40060 Sports and Performance Analysis for Coaches

Academic Year 2023/2024

The goal of this module is to support the emerging sub-discipline of performance analysis within the sport and exercise science service provision framework. The role of the performance analyst in professional practice will be emphasised in this module. The evidence base underpinning this field will be evaluated and applied throughout the course. Assessment within the module is based on experiential learning, where students will perform a real-world case study requiring careful planning and execution of a performance analysis intervention – either tactical or technical – to include: identification of relevant performance variables, video capture, data analysis, data interpretation, data presentation and feedback, recommended intervention, evaluation of intervention and reflection on the performance analysis/coaching interface. Innovation and performance modelling in the field of performance analysis will also be explored.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 multi-disciplinary team.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Practical

6
Specified Learning Activities

70
Autonomous Student Learning

120
Total

226
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Case-based learning
Lectures 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Problem statement, performance variables and philosophy Week 7 n/a Graded No

30
Portfolio: Evaluation & Reflection Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

30
Portfolio: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40

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, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Stephen Behan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Holden Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Paul O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 18:00 - 20:50