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SPG205: Analysis of Coaching

Module Title Analysis of Coaching
Module Code SPG205
Module Tutor Sarah Dibble
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description A fundamental role of the coach is to understand how technology can be used to improve one’s observation, analysis and feedback about technical and/or tactical performance outcomes. This module aims to develop the students’ ability to conduct a qualitative analysis of movement and match performance.
Indicative Syllabus This module will examine qualitative analysis of performance techniques. Students will use technology to enhance observational accuracy and analysis of sports performance in order to provide high quality feedback and adapt practices to improve technical/tactical skill of athletes/players. Particular emphasis will be on 2D motion analysis and notational analysis techniques.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Evaluate own past coaching practice and the degree of subjectivity inherent in the observation of technical performance in that sport;
b) Justify how current qualitative analysis of performance techniques may help to objectify certain aspects of the coaching process;
c) Review the possibilities and limitations of a selection of current qualitative analysis technologies for a range of sports;
d) Analyse, using mechanical principles of movement, a closed skill;
e) Execute a 2D qualitative analysis of a performer/player in a chosen sport;
f) Analyse performance outcomes and provide effective feedback to improve technical/tactical skill.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:
Transferable Skills:
a) use of information and communications technology
b) problem solving
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 25%
Student private study: 75%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 60% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Presentation: 20 minutes
002: 40% Coursework: Standard: Equivalent to 1500 words
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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