To gain insights into how human performance objectives/goals in sport and health are achieved by integrating as appropriate, knowledge and techniques associated with the disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, psychology, applied aspects and exercise and health. Effective application of measurement, testing, interpretation and evaluation techniques associated with the named disciplines will be a key focus of the module.

This is a final year integrative (involving multiple disciplines) theoretical module that aims to complement knowledge and practical skills which have been gained to date on the degree programme and associated experiences. The course will consist of lectures and workshops on the theory and practice of the evaluation and enhancement of human performance in sport and health. In a team-based exercise, students will make a workshop presentation on an effective approach to resolving specific scenarios or objectives in the sport and health domain. In addition the student team will produce a Best Evidence translation Statement (BESt) linked to their workshop topic. Emphasis as appropriate will be placed on some or all of the following: • Purpose/benefits of Measurement, Testing and Evaluation within field • Pre-assessment screening and assessment • Selection of Characteristic to be measured (sport performance/health index) • Identification of suitable test for characteristic in question - validity, reliability, practicality • The collection of data - test protocol, standardisation, requirements, challenges • The analysis of the collected data - meaningful and innovative data interpretation • Knowledge translation - recommendations/programme design and implementation

On completion of this modules students will be able to; 1. Appraise and critique current concepts and approaches in the evaluation and enhancement of human performance in sport and health 2. Synthesise knowledge from physiology, psychology, biomechanics, applied aspects and health and exercise in order to enable students to take a comprehensive approach to resolving specific scenarios/problems, challenges or objectives in the sport and health domain. 3. Identify knowledge sources and skills, which will be applicable to the evaluation and enhancement of human performance in sport and health. 4. Resolve practical issues of real world evaluation and enhancement of human performance in sport and health.

On completion of this modules students will be able to; 1. Develop an appreciation for the value of teamworking. 2. Develop an appreciation for the role of evaluation in sport and exercise performance settings.

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Module will involve lectures, workshops and interactive discussion of issues pertaining to human performance evaluation. This module involves a Problem Based Learning approach where students are presented with an issue/challenge to resolve, students are directed to use their own experiences and literature based knowledge to provide resolution. Students will receive significant guidance regarding module content and associated assessment tasks via faculty led small group tutorials. This approach provides an excellent opportunity to further develop the UL graduate attributes.