spe3apa sports analytics and performance analysis
SPORTS ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
SPE3APA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will explore the theoretical concepts and principles that underpin the field of sports analytics and performance analysis. Using small and pre-existing sports-related data sets, you will be taught basic data handling and analytical skills. You will explore a variety of techniques available to the sports analyst to analyse athlete performance. You will also develop an appreciation of the limitations of performance and sports analytics techniques.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Varley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted to HBSCD or HBSES All other enrolments require Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSPE2APA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesPriority enrolment will be given to those admitted in the Bachelor of Exercise Science at Bundoora (HBES)
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Varley
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour 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 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 30 minute online tests (1,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One written athlete monitoring report (1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One performance analysis essay/report (2,000 words equivalent)This assessment consists of two components: (i) a 1,000-word discussion of the current literature key-performance indicators used in sport (ii) a performance analysis report (1,000 word equivalent). | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |