Module Details

Module Code: ANAL
Module Title: Sports Performance Analysis 1
Title: Sports Performance Analysis 1
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 introduced to the concept of needs analysis and the role that understanding coaching philosophy has in deciding Performance Analysis provision. 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 Identify Performance indicators based on 1) understand coaches philosophy 2) scientific literature 3) needs analysis
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues that are present in the analysis of sports performance
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
The Performance Analysis Process
Performance analysis - history, principles and theory. How performance analysis can positively impact sport and coaching practice.Tactical performance analysis in team sports
Contemporary Issues in Performance Analysis
Tactical Performance Analysis. Technical Performance Analysis. Needs analysis and system design. Creating operational definitions within a sporting setting. Understanding analysis and reporting. Development of service level agreements. Reflection and evaluation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
For an identified coach and team, students must devise a Performance Analysis intervention strategy, which is supported by relevant literature.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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: