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Core Module Information
Module title: Analysis of Sports Performance
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES10106
Module leader: Peter Laird
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:

Introduction to Notation and Performance Analysis. You will be able to identify factors to be analysed and techniques for data collection from team sports and individual sports and activities. You will present results and findings and gain a practical understanding of commercial software.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply the concept and uses of notational techniques in the analysis of sports and games.

LO2: Utilise and implement a suitable protocol to collect the appropriate data in order to undertake such an analysis in a specific sport of your own choosing.

LO3: Critically analyse the data obtained and validate the reasons for the selection of the analysis methods used.

LO4: Critically reflect the results of the data obtained and the limitations of the analysis used.

LO5: Present the use of video recording, spreadsheet, and statistical techniques.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Laird
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Theoretical background on the principles of performance analysis to underpin practical projects.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Opportunity to use a variety of applied analysis methods and techniques to different sport settings
Face To Face Tutorial 10 An opportunity to critically appraise data gathered in practical sessions and underpin theoretical knowledge.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 56 Work collaboratively with classmates to gather data for analysis.
Online Guided independent study 100 Each week reading materials and Performance Analysis resources will be issued via Moodle. You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material and tasks set for the next tutorial session, which are then used for further discussion during the seminar sessions to help the group problem solve and share best practice.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3500 words You will undertake a practical analysis of performance in a chosen sport detailing appropriate methods giving reasons for your selection. You will submit a written report of your findings giving a critical evaluation of their analysis to include an athlete friendly report.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES10106 Analysis of Sports Performance
 

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