Module Code - Title:
SS6132
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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN COACHING
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Analysis of performance has become increasingly utilised within sports coaching helping coaches provide augmented athlete feedback, team and match analysis. Systematic analysis techniques within sports performance allow the coach to utilise valid and reliable information within the coaching process. The content of this module will enable coaches to be more effective in the selection of performance analysis techniques, in the evaluation of data, and in the communication with athletes and support staff.
Syllabus:
This module will examine the use of performance analytical techniques within individual and team sports, to facilitate coaches' reflection upon their existing and potential future processes. Particular focus will be applied to the longitudinal tracking of performance analysis data, mechanisms for effectively identifying change, and communication between coach and support staff as well as between coach and athlete.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
- Demonstrate the rationale for the use of performance analysis in their own sport
- Reflect on how to enhance the practical coaching process using performance analysis, in light of current research and practice from other sports
- Communicate effectively with athletes and support staff in relation to performance analysis, justifying your approach with relevant theory and research
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
- Appreciate the broad range of applications of performance analysis within their context
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
- Develop and apply practical skills to collect and analyse performance analysis data in the context of their sport
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 and on-line learning.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
McGarry, T., O'Donoghue, P. & Sampaio, J. (2013)
Routledge Handbook of Sports Performance Analysis
, London: Routledge
O'Donoghue, P. (2014)
An introduction to performance analysis of sport
, London: Routledge
Barker, J., McCarthy, P., Jones, M. and Moran, A. (2011)
Single-case research methods in sport and exercise psychology
, London: Routledge
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSAPSCTPA - APPLIED SPORTS COACHING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
philip.kearney@ul.ie