spe3apa sp analytics
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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Varley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size120
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-ordinatorMatthew 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 |