Performance Analysis

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study.

This module aims:

• To provide a thorough understanding of the key principles and development of notational analysis
• To enable students to demonstrate practical application of theory through analyses of real life sport performance for team / individual
• To identify the physiological, psychological and biomechanical demands of various individual and team sports
• To introduce the process of interpreting performance analysis data to gain an understanding of the tactics, strategies and systems of play within individual and team sports
• To develop students ability in computerised performance analysis

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. Explain the principles of notational analysis
2. Develop and evaluate different methods of notational analysis
3. Critically evaluate sport performance using recognised procedures and protocols
4. Determine the physiological, psychological and biomechanical demands of various individual and team sports, and identify different systems of play within a variety of games or activities
5. Competently use computerised notational analysis systems to investigate sports performance.

• Role of notational analysis
• Development of notational analysis from hand notation to computer-based systems
• Notational analysis:  methods (pen and paper, video, computer), positional demands, creating flowcharts, levels of analysis
• Interpretation and presentation of data
• Systems of play:  classifications of games (e.g. field, court, invasion, contact), systems of play, match tactics and strategies.
• Practical data collection
• Reliability and validity of performance analysis data
• Introduction to computerised notation systems.

Lectures, field-based practical workshops, video and IT analysis workshops, tutor and student-led seminars, tutorials, independent study.

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Hughes, M. (2004). Notational Analysis of Sport. Routledge: London:

Hughes, M and Franks, I.M. (2008). The Essentials of Performance Analysis – An Introduction. London: Routledge.

Jones, R.L., Hughes, M. and Kingston, K. (2008). An Introduction to Sports Coaching – From Science and Theory to Practice.  London: Routledge.

Lyle, J. (2002). Sports Coaching Concepts. London: Routledge.

Robertson.K. (1999). Observation, Analysis and Video. Leeds: Sport Coach UK.

Reilly, T., Cabri, J. and Araujo, D.  (2005). Science and Football V.  London: Routledge.

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sports www.ingentaconnect.com/content/uwic/ujpa (Accessed April 2008).