Performance Analysis in Sport (11578.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit 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)
This unit provides students with an understanding of the methods and analytic techniques used to capture and assess sporting performance during competition. Students will learn to identify variables and create key performance indicators, capture data using video analysis and athlete tracking systems, and assess the technical and tactical performance of athletes and teams during competition. Students will collect, analyse and interact with real competition data, and interpret the information gathered from these data. This unit is co-taught with 10155 Performance Analysis in Sport G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different methods and systems used to capture and assess sporting performance;
2. Collect data using notational and video analysis systems;
3. Evaluate the tactical and technical components of sporting performance using competition data and video analysis techniques; and
4. Interpret and communicate information gathered from sports competition data.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6841 Performance Analysis in Sport and 10155 Performance Analysis in Sport G.

Equivalent units

8390 Performance Analysis in Sport

Assumed knowledge

Students will need to have a basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel (or equivalent). Students will also need to have a broad understanding of a range of sports.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 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
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 Online Dr Jocelyn Mara
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 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

Required readings will be provided on Canvas under the unit Reading List. Other required and recommended resources will also be provided on Canvas, within the relevant module pages.

Participation requirements

This unit will be taught completely online, and while there are no face-to-face lectures, workshops will be delivered live and online using the Virtual Room on Canvas. It is expected that students will actively engage with the recorded lessons, the practical analysis activities, required readings, discussion forums and other provided resources to get the most out of this unit.

Required IT skills

It is expected that students will possess UC IT entry skills, allowing them to access the Canvas site. It is also assumed that students have an understanding of how to download and install software onto their computer. It is assumed students have a basic understanding of data analysis software (e.g. Apple Numbers and/or Microsoft Excel), and video presentation software (e.g. Microsoft Powerpoint, Apple Keynote). Introductory material and resources for conducting the relevant data analyses in Microsoft Excel will be provided on the Canvas site.   

In-unit costs

None.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

Additional information

Contacting the unit convenor

Discussion forums:

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

Student consultations:

Students that have more specific questions about the unit content and assessments should utilise the student consultation times on Wednesdays at 9.30am-11.30am. Students can book in to a consultation time using the Calendar on Canvas, and the consultation will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or face-to-face in 12C3b.

Email:

If you do need to send an email:

  • The email must be sent from your student email account. Correspondance from personal email addresses can not be responded to.
  • The subject line must include the unit code and context of your message (e.g. 11578 Assignment 1)
  • Address the unit convenor appropriately by name
  • State your question or request clearly and concisely
  • Sign off with your full name and student ID number.

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

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