| Module Title |
Performance Analysis in Sport |
| Module Code |
SPO1013 (ITS: SS125) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Health & Human Performance |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 30 | No Description | | Laboratory | 40 | No Description | | Independent Study | 30 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 25 | Group project |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21054 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Méabh Corr | Module Teacher | Brendan Egan, David Nolan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Teachnologies and measurement techniques
GPS, Accelerometry, Inclinometry, Sensecam, Dartfish, E-Diaries, Equivital, Cosmed K4
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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