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: 65

Workshops
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: 20

Supervised Time
Hours: 5
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided Independent Study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Directed activities: These consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be completed successfully. A pass will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Formative assessment: A series of multiple choice and short answer will be provided on a weekly basis for students to check their basic understanding of the key topics to that specific week, which act as formative assessment for the exam component of the module. A series of activities will be completed to work towards the case study that will provide the students with peer and tutor feedback which will act as formative assessment for the case study component of this module.

Report: This could include data collection and analysis of a sporting movement of the student's choice. Analysis will be through performance analysis software such as Dartfish and a written report will be produced with visual feedback on how improvements can be made.

Other relevant matters
Use of IT rooms - Dartfish software.
Use of gym or sports hall in relation to force plate.
Use of strength & conditioning room in relation to other practical's

Assessment:

001 Exam; 1.5 hours; end of semester 2 45%
002 Report; 2000 word equiv; end semester 2 45%
003 Directed activities; throughout semester 2 10%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kirstie Grace
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S24S2

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