Module Code - Title:
SS6052
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TEAM SPORTS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will provide training in video analysis and integrated coaching skills relating to principles of motor learning and group dynamics through lectures, lab sessions tutorials and student centred learning. Through this enhanced understanding of video analysis, motor learning and group dynamics, students will be able to take an holistic approach to evaluating and enhancing team sports performance. Integrated physical conditioning methods will also be embedded in all practical aspects of this module.
Syllabus:
The module will develop knowledge and skills in:
Offensive and defensive game-play; physical fitness for game and team situations, agility and reaction/anticipation components of movement; video data capture; video analysis coding development; coach development; coach and player feedback systems; technical fitness and mental fitness strategies for team-based sport; skill development practices; simulation practice where the physical and mental demands of competitive situations are imitated so that the development of specific fitness can be facilitated; group dynamics.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
C1. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of video notational analysis.
C2. Identify the various video analysis methods and distinguish the most appropriate method in a variety of contexts
C3. Analyse various team sports technical skill contexts and provide appropriate feedback to subjects
C4. Apply core principles of motor learning to a variety of performance contexts
C5. Critique a battery of field measures which may be used to examine sport and exercise performance, justifying all comments with a clear and appropriate rationale
C6. Demonstrate an understanding of principles of group dynamics, and how these principles may be applied within the team sports context
C7. Examine theoretical concepts in an applied setting and report on the validity of each in situational contexts
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
A1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the need for confidentiality with regard to player performance score during the process of team sports technical performance analysis.
A2. Display an awareness of the value attached to effective research practice in sport and exercise sciences.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
P1. Design generic and specific templates using notational analysis systems for use across a variety of team sports activities
P2. Operate video notational analysis systems in a variety of team sports environments
P3. Construct a variety of training practices which implement core principles of motor learning and group dynamics.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, labs, discussion, independent study, and assigned reading. In a commitment to the University Graduate Attributes this module will focus on enabling students to acquire and display the graduate attributes:
Knowledgeable: Knowledge of the application of psychology, skill acquisition and performance analysis for the enhancement of team sports
Proactive: In engaging with teams for the collection of performance analysis data
Creative: In the design of skill assessments
Collaborative: In the completion of group activities
Articulate: In the generation of assignments
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
O'Donoghue, P. (2014)
An Introduction to Performance Analysis of Sport
, London: Routledge
Williams, A. M., & Hodges, N. (2012)
Skill acquisition in sport: Research, Theory and Practice
, London: Routledge.
Horn, T. (2008)
Advances in Sport Psychology
, Leeds, U.K., Human Kinetics.
Other Relevant Texts:
McGarry, T., O'Donoghue, P. & Sampaio, J. (2013)
Routledge handbook of sports performance analysis
, London: Routledge
Baker, J., Farrow, D. & MacMahon, C. (2013)
Developing sport expertise
, London: Routledge
Beauchamp, M. & Eys, M. A. (2007)
Group dynamics in exercise and sport psychology: Contemporary themes
, London: Routledge
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Adam.Toth@ul.ie