SHN4312 - Performance Analysis

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of basic biomechanical terminology, anatomy and patterns of movement, including anatomical reference points and planes of movement.
Identify the role of biomechanics in the study of human movement and sports performance through the study of kinetic and kinematic principles.
Demonstrate knowledge of approaches to biomechanical and performance analysis research.
Conduct a biomechanical analysis of a sporting movement using the correct techniques.
Analyse and evaluate a sporting movement using the correct techniques.

Content:

Musculo-skeletal structure and function: muscle mechanics, planes and axes of movement, anatomical reference points. Kinematics and kinetics measurement techniques as well as training principles for the enhancement of performance variables, e.g. acceleration, velocity, impulse, power and force application. Pertinent measures for researching optimal testing protocols and training strategies will be included.

Biomechanical analysis of sport and exercise techniques and the use of notational analysis for understanding tactical application of skills.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module may consist of interactive lectures where the key theoretical underpinning is established followed by workshop sessions where this theoretical underpinning is further explored and applied through a range of practical activities. There may be a range of individual and group work activities throughout the module. Indicative content for the supervised time could be to account for the hours allocated for working with an athlete and data collection within the module linked to the assessment.

Lecture
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 60

Workshops
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided Independent Study
Hours: 165

Further details relating to assessment
Integrated Assessment: At the end of Semester 2, students will undertake an integrated assessment which draws on learning from across two different modules from the programme. 50% of this module will make up part of the integrated assessment. The assessment task will take the form of a student-led group project.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kirstie Grace
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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