Applied Data Analysis in Sport PG (10157.3)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Applied Data Analysis in Sport PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
In this unit, students will use a programming environment to manage, analyse and visualise sports data. Students will apply best-practice data science techniques to perform reproducible data analyses and answer questions from a range of sports settings. Throughout the unit, students will interact with and analyse real-world sports data sets from a range of different sources.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply advanced knowledge of best-practice programming principles and data science techniques;
2. Access, manage and transform sports data from a variety of sources;
3. Develop statistical models to answer questions from a range of sports settings;
4. Effectively communicate information gathered from sports data; and
5. Generate reproducible data analysis reports and demonstrate best-practice literate programming skills.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that students will have a functional knowledge of computer systems, allowing them to download and install software, browse the internet and access the course website.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 06 February 2023 Online Dr Jocelyn Mara
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 Online Dr Jocelyn Mara
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Weekly readings and exercises will be specified on the unit site and will be sourced from a variety of open (free!) online e-books/other resources. These online books include:

Participation requirements

This unit is delivered online and therefore there are no face-to-face requirements. However, it is expected that students will engage with the online learning material, and participate in discussion forums. 

Students are strongly encouraged to attend the optional student drop-in times. These will be conducted using Microsoft Teams and will provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and discuss the unit content and assessment items. These will also be an excellent opportunity for students to meet and network with others enrolled in the unit. 

Required IT skills

This unit will use the open source data analysis software 'RStudio'. A basic understanding of data software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) is assumed, however it is not assumed students have used RStudio before. Therefore, tutorials in R programming will be provided throughout the semester. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None. 

Additional information

CONTACTING THE UNIT CONVENOR

Where possible, students with general questions about the unit content and assessment should use the discussion forum's on the unit Canvas site. Students that post to the discussion forum should expect a reply or confirmation from the unit convenor within 1 business day. 

Students are also strongly encouraged to utilise the student drop-in times.

If students do need to send an email:

  • The email must be sent from the student's UC email account. Correpondance from personal email addresses can not be responded to. 
  • The subject line must include the unit code and context of the message (e.g. 10157 Assessment 1)
  • The student must address the unit convenor appropriately by name
  • The question or request should be stated clearly and concisely
  • The student should sign off with their full name and student ID number.

Emails that don't comply with these conventions will not receive a reply. Students can expect a response via email within 2-3 business days.

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