Module: Performance Analysis in Sport

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Performance Analysis in Sport
Module Code	SS125
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David Nolan Semester 2: David Nolan Autumn: David Nolan
Module Teachers	David Nolan David Moran
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	No Description
Laboratory	40	No Description
Independent Study	30	No Description
Assignment Completion	25	Group 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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group assignment	Application of technologies to a specific popluation	60%	Week 12
Laboratory Portfolio	Measurement Techniques	40%	Week 8

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

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

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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