SPORTS ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
SPE3APA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles that underpin the field of sports analytics and performance analysis. Using small and pre-existing sports-related data sets, students will develop basic data handling and analytical skills. Students will explore a variety of techniques available to the sports analyst to analyse athlete performance. Students will also develop an appreciation of the limitations of performance and sports analytics techniques.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Varley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Priority enrolment given to students enrolled in Bachelor of Exercise Science at the Bundoora campus (HBES).
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply theoretical concepts of data analytics to sport and athlete performance.
- Activities:
- Seminars, online learning modules, workshops
02. Work independently, and as a member of a team, to design a performance analysis plan.
- Activities:
- Development of a performance analysis plan in response to an authentic performance analysis scenario.
03. Apply basic data handling and analytical methods to data captured from sport.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities.
04. Communicate outcomes of data analysis to peers.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, oral presentations.
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 120
Enrolment information: Limited resources Merit based quota. Priority enrolment will be given to those admitted in the Bachelor of Exercise Science at Bundoora (HBES)
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Varley
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute mid-semester online test (500 words equivalent) | 20 | 01 | |
| One group performance analysis proposal assignment (1250 words per/student) | This assessment task consists of two components: (i) a 2,500 word (5 group members, 500 words per group member) group report, (ii) a 25 minute group digital presentation (equivalent to 750 words per group member). | 30 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2-hour written end of semester examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |