University of the
West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
Code: USSJKR-20-3 Title: Performance Analysis Version:
Level: UWE credit rating: ECTS credit rating:
Owning Faculty: Health and Life Sciences Field:
Faculty Committee approval: Q&S Committee (School of Life Sciences) Date: July 2010
Approved for Delivery by: N/A
Valid from: September 2010 Discontinued from:
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Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of biomechanical principles and their practical application in the evaluation of human movement and performance in a variety of different sports;
- critcially evaluate the uses of both real-time and post-event performance analysis techniques in coaching feedback and injury prevention;
- understand the theory underpinning the development of notation systems;
- understand the factors that underpin accuracy and precision in the analysis of sports performance;
- identify and evaluate the equipment and technology currently available for performance analysis and possible future developments, and appraise the most appropriate methods to analyse data obtained;
- work alone and as part of a team to design and implement a performance model to analyse a given sports technique/match.
Syllabus Outline:
This module combines applied biomechanics with an introduction to techniques used to analyse human performance in sport. Specific content will include:
- quantitative and qualitative biomechanics applied to the analysis of a variety of fundamental sporting movements in understanding how performance can be optimised;
- biomechanical analysis related to sports injuries;
- the historical development of performance analysis in sport and the importance of this in informing the sports scientist, coaching practitioner and sports performer today;
- developing performance analysis methods for individuals and team players, including identification of key performance indicators, data collection and processing;
- methods for notational and game analysis; and
- the use of hand and computer-based notation systems for analysis.
Teaching and Learning Methods:
The module will be delivered through a combination of keynote lectures, which will facilitate student study based on recommended textbooks and journal articles, and computer-based and practical workshops at the University's Centre for Sport, which will enable the students to get hands-on experience of current systems for performance analysis. The module will be fully supported by UWE Online. A combination of assessment techniques will be utilised to enable the students to further develop their practical and analytical skills. Tutorials will be given to provide specific information relating to assessement criteria and structured feedback will be provided to further support student learning.
Reading Strategy:
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
Any essential reading will be indicated clearly, along with the method for accessing it, e.g. students may be expected to purchase a set text, be given or sold a print study pack or be referred to texts that are available electronically, etc. This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on Blackboard or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
If further reading is expected, this will be indicated clearly. If specific texts are listed, a clear indication will be given regarding how to access them and, if appropriate, students will be given guidance on how to identify relevant sources for themselves, e.g. through use of bibliographical databases.
Indicative Reading List:
Hughes M & Franks IM (2007) The Essentials of Performance Analysis. Routledge.
Hughes M & Franks IM (2004) Notational Analysis of Sport: Systems for Better Coaching and Performance in Sport, 2e. Routledge, Oxford UK.
Blazevich AJ (2010) Sports Biomechanics, the Basics: Optimising Human Performance, 2e. A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
O’Donoghue P (2009) Research Methods for Sports Performance Analysis. Routledge.
Carling C, Reilly T & Williams AM (2009) Performance Assessment for Field Sports. Routledge.
Carling C, Williams AM & Reilly T (2005) Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis: a Systematic Approach to Improving Performance. Routledge.
Nigg BM and Herzog W (2007) Biomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System, 3e. Wiley-Blackwell.
Payton CJ & Bartlett RM (2008) Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The Bristish Association of Sport and Exercise Guidelines. Routledge.
Knudson D & Morrison CS (2002) Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement, 2e. Human Kinetics.
International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics.
Assessment:
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 60% B: 40%
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Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)