Module Details

Module Code: ANAL
Module Title: Sports Performance Analysis
Title: Sports Performance Analysis
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Johnny Bradley
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to engage students in sports performance analysis and understand the importance of analysing performance within a sports coaching setting. Learners will be introduced to theoretical and technical aspects underpinning the basic methods in analysing sporting performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the benefits of using performance analysis techniques within sport
LO2 Explain how theories and concepts in Performance Analysis are applied to enhance sporting performance
LO3 Identify performance indicators that can be used in an applied Performance Analysis setting.
LO4 Devise and implement an appropriate methodology to analyse and series of matches/performances
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
Developing an Applied Performance Analysis Provision
Needs analysis and Service Planning - To introduce the importance of understanding coaching philosophy. System Design - Identifying suitable key performance indicators based on 1) coaching knowledge 2) scientific literature. Data Collection - Theoretical development of an analysis system. Reporting to the coaching team: Presenting Insights.
Technical Skills in Performance Analysis
Understand how Sports Performance Analysis can help analyse sporting performance. Explore a range of current and novel performance analysis techniques used within individual and team sports.
Exploring Integration
Describe the integration of PA systems into the sporting arena and their impact on coaching to enhance sporting performance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
For an identified coach and team, students must design a Performance Analysis system to analyse a number of performances. Students must present their insights and findings to a targetted 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 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Donoghue, P.. (2015), An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415739863].
  • Christopher Carling,A. Mark Williams,Thomas Reilly. (2007), Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis, Routledge, p.164, [ISBN: 0203448626].
  • Peter O'Donoghue, Lucy Holmes. (2014), Data Analysis in Sport, 1. 9, Routledge, London, p.278, [ISBN: 9780415739849].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Franks and Millar. (1991), Training coaches to observe and remember, Journal of Sports Sciences, vol 9:3, p.285-2,
    http://10.1080/02640419108729890
  • Wright et al.,. (2013), The role of performance analysts within the coaching process: Performance Analysts Survey ‘The role of performance analysts in elite football club settings, International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol 13:1, p.240-2,
    http://10.1080/24748668.2013.11868645
  • Hughes and Bartlett. (2002), The Use of Performance Indicators in Performance Analysis, Journal of Sports Sciences, vol 20:10, p.735–7,
    http://10.1080/026404102320675602
Other Resources
  • International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Taylor and Francis.
  • Journal of Sport Sciences, Taylor and Francis.
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