Future Directions in Performance Analysis of Sport (MSPO4253)

Students are encouraged to explore key concepts and issues in a variety of sporting activities. Through use of qualitative methods, students shall evaluate and understand the effectiveness of performance analysis provision in relation to briefing and debriefing performance, feedback and player learning. Two intensive days, online discussion and directed study tasks allow students to appraise the current and future directions in the discipline and develop an appropriate action plan for enhancing performance analysis provision.

Part of Applied Sports Performance Analysis MSc

This module is part of the University’s Applied Sports Performance Analysis MSc . You will study alongside other students on this course. The module is also part of the Professional Development MA/MSc course - a flexible course that you help design to take your career to the next level.

Overview

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Critically appraise key concepts and developments in performance analysis
Synthesise theoretical and practical research knowledge through reference to effective and appropriate literature
Critically assess key concepts of learning
Critically apply relevant practices, concepts, or theories to enhance a performance analysis provision.

Indicative Content

Dynamical systems
Data analytics and performance prediction
Tactical creativity
Virtual reality
Player learning
Qualitative data collection tools
Qualitative data analysis methods
Evaluation frameworks
Development planning

It is expected that all advertised modules will run, but there may be situations where there are insufficient students to make a particular module viable.

Career benefits

Completing this module should have a direct impact on your career where it requires skills, knowledge and ability in the area of performance analysis sports.

Completing work for this module also provides an opportunity to demonstrate your professional understanding and capabilities in annual reviews, in seeking increments and promotions, or job interviews.

Module delivery

This module is delivered in taught face to face sessions in a block of learning activites that take place in September. Followed by weekly online sessions.

Assessment

Assessment of this module includes a Supporting Document. The supporting document will include students reviewing a key concept and recent developments in performance analysis, providing a critical review of how the selected concept impacts learning, drawing on current research (circa. 1,000 words). Students will outline a plan and rationale for delivering a CPD. The plan should detail how the theoretical concepts will be translated into practical applications, focusing on the beneficial impact of the concept on learning to coaches, players and/or other relevant stakeholders (circa. 500 words). Based on research and evaluation of the CPD sessions, students will create an action plan or best practice resource aimed at enhancing performance analysis provisions to facilitate effective learning (equiv. 500 words).

It also includes a Presentation where students will conduct a CPD session on their chosen topic, presenting theoretical content appropriately to the audience. The session will include an interactive element to gather feedback, which will inform the action plan.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this module requires registration to a postgraduate award in Professional Development. The module is also available as a stand alone module, anyone wishing to take this module as a stand alone module should contact the admissions team.

No prior study is required for this module, but it is advisable to contact the module leader prior to selection of this module.