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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: David Nolan
Semester 2: David Nolan
Autumn: David Nolan
Module TeachersDavid Nolan
David Moran
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
None
Description

This module will analyse and provide an understanding of some of the key technologies currently used in the field of sports science and health. Students will examine the scientific principles underpinning various sensing and measurement technologies as well applying these principles to different athletic and clinical populations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and evaluate different technologies currently used in health and human performance
2. Explain the practical applciations and limitations of the current sensing and measurement technologies available
3. Apply and implement the use of various technologies in different clinical and athletic populations
4. Communicative Competence DACS No. 5 - Demonstrate the effective use of digital technology for communication



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture30No Description
Laboratory40No Description
Independent Study30No Description
Assignment Completion25Group project
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Teachnologies and measurement techniques
GPS, Accelerometry, Inclinometry, Sensecam, Dartfish, E-Diaries, Equivital, Cosmed K4

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group assignmentApplication of technologies to a specific popluation60%Week 12
Laboratory PortfolioMeasurement Techniques40%Week 8
Indicative Reading List

  • Australian Sports Commission: 2000, Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Human Kinetics, `0-7360-032-6
  • Peter J. Maud and Carl Foster: 1995, Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness, Human Kinetics, 0-87322-776-X
Other Resources

None

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