Module Details

Module Code: ANAL
Module Title: Sports Performance Analysis 2
Title: Sports Performance Analysis 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Johnny Bradley
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop students’ applied knowledge and understanding of sports performance analysis. Students will be expected to engage in the process of sports performance analysis and become competent in using different techniques to analyse sports performance. The students will also develop transferable skills such as presentation skills, team-work, communication, project management and working to deadlines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate the technical skills and knowledge to perform within a sports performance analysis setting
LO2 Show proficiency in the use of performance analysis software
LO3 Plan and undertake the sports performance analysis of a series of perfromances
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Computerised Performance Analysis
Understand how computerised performance analysis software can improve sporting performance. The ability to understand the differences between performance analysis software, and determine which is best suited to a particular sport or situation.
Contemporary Issues in Performance Analysis
Tactical Performance Analysis. Technical Performance Analysis. Reliable and valid data collection methods. Using operational definitions when analysing performance. Understanding analysis and reporting. Feedback. Reflection and evaluation
Qualitative video analysis of sport techniques
Universal elements of sports techniques. Acquisition and development of new techniques. Skill assessment of sporting performance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be required to complete a computerised performance analysis project and present their analysis. The output from previous coursework will be imported into performance analysis software, analysed using a system designed by the student. Once analysed, students will be required to devise and present to a targeted audience.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Donoghue, P.. (2015), An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415739863].
  • Peter O'Donoghue, Lucy Holmes. (2015), Data Analysis in Sport, 1. 9, Routledge, London, p.278, [ISBN: 9780415739849].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mike Hughes,Ian M. Franks,Henriette Dancs. (2020), Essentials of Performance Analysis in Sport, 2nd Edition. Routledge, p.488, [ISBN: 9780367355418].
  • Peter O'Donoghue,Lucy Holmes,Gemma Robinson. (2017), Doing a Research Project in Sport Performance Analysis, Routledge, p.208, [ISBN: 9781138667037].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Taylor and Francis.
  • Journal of Sport Sciences, Taylor and Francis.
Discussion Note: