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Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Performance Analysis of Football
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08114
Module leader: Cedric English
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

On this module you will develop an understanding of the role of the performance analyst and an appreciation of what performance is, what factors can be measured and how to develop a valid and reliable analysis system for football performance. Over the course of the module you will explore how to identify and develop key performance indicators with operational definitions to analyse critical factors that impact upon team performance. In addition, you will learn how to undertake notational analysis and consider during and post-match individual and team performance analysis with a view to evaluating and presenting the data in the most coherent and effective way.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Define the role and the function of the performance analyst in football.

LO2: Evaluate how analysis systems are being utilised to analyse performance in football.

LO3: Develop valid and reliable key performance indicators with operational definitions for analysing football performance.

LO4: Apply, evaluate and present key performance indicators to individual and team analysis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Cedric English
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 156 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 10 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 Report
Oral Presentation 40 4 Exam Period HOURS= 0.158 Oral Presentation
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08114 Introduction to Performance Analysis of Football
 

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