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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Performance Analysis
Reference HS4115 Version 2
Created March 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved September 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to develop students' ability to collect and analyse data and suggest methods to improve performance and reduce risk of injury.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Collect, analyse and interpret data for selected performance metrics.
2 Critically discuss the relevance of selected performance metrics.
3 Critically discuss alterations to activity subsequent to analysis of performance.
4 Critically discuss research issues in relation to the analysis of performance.

Indicative Module Content
Work-rate analysis of training and competition; situational variables on sports performance; validity, reliability and value of selected performance metrics; effectiveness of performance analysis support in informing adaptations to training and competition performance; injury risk identification in sports; physical requirements of specific sports; tactical aspects of specific sports; recognition of tactical patterns; economic aspects of performance analysis provision; ethical, health and safety issues in sports performance analysis; evidence base for performance analysis in sports.

Module Delivery
Tutorials supported by practicals and directed study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description:

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Written coursework assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows:
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at A, 1 row at B and 1 row at C Rows 5-7: Minimum of 2 rows at distinction and 1 row at pass
B Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at B, 1 row at C and 1 row at D Rows 5-7: Minimum of 1 row at distinction and 2 rows at pass
C Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at C and 2 rows at D Rows 5-7: Minimum of 3 rows at pass
D Rows 1-4: Minimum of 3 rows at D and 1 row at E Rows 5-7: Minimum of 2 rows at pass
E Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at E and 2 rows at F Rows 5-7: Minimum of 1 row at pass
F Failure to achieve any of the above
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HUGHES, M., FRANKS, I., and DANCS, H., 2019. The essentials of performance analysis in Sport. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge.
2 ALAMAR, B., 2013. Sports analytics: A guide for coaches, managers, and other decision makers. New York: Columbia University Press.
3 MCGARRY, T., O'DONOGHUE, P., de EIRA SAMPAIO, A. J., and SAMPAIO, J., 2013. Routledge handbook of sports performance analysis. London: Routledge.

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