Course coordinator
Dr Kai Wheeler
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Critical examination of the stages of motor learning and expert performance in elite sport. A particular focus on learning, stages of learning and facilitation of the learning process. A strategic approach to the qualitative analysis of human movement in specific sports.
SPCG6001 Movement and Performance Analysis builds student’s ability to observe and analyse sport performance, whether it's movement, skills in training or competitive performance during matches has become an essential practice for high performance coaches, athletes and sporting organisations. This course is divided into Modules:
Module 1: Performance Analysisﾠ
This module deals with the analysis of performance during competition in order to adjust technical and tactical components of performance. You will develop an understanding of notational / performance analysis and be able to conduct a thorough notational analyses of your chosen sport. You will explore the key issues around reliability and validity of performance analysis within your sport and be able to argue in support of various performance analysis techniques.ﾠ
Module 2: Movement Analysisﾠ
This module will look at the fundamental tools of quantitative and qualitative analyses. You will explore the foundational elements of biomechanics including Newton’s Laws of Motion together with Force Summation Principles. The module will consider the biomechanics of locomotion and how gait changes depending on ecological constraints. You will have the opportunity to apply each part of the modules through your own coaching practice.
Module 3: Acquisition of Skillsﾠ
This area of the course will introduce motor skill and learning. We will explore some of the practical questions faced by coaches such as knowing how athletes learn and develop into skilled performers. We will consider the distribution of practice to maximise learning. This module will provide an opportunity for you to develop the relevant knowledge so that you may apply the various learning or performance enhancement methodologies through your coaching practice.ﾠ
Module 4: Provision of feedbackﾠ
The advances in technology and mobile devices mean that there are a number of sport technologies and software packages that can capture video and allow coaches to dissect performance and look for methods of improvement. You will be able to argue that the key to successful movement and performance analysis is bringing these technologies together to provide meaningful feedback. This module will allow you to demonstrate your working knowledge of each of the sports science disciplines and display an understanding how each is used in integrated athletic preparation.ﾠ
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Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to be actively coaching and have access to athletes for some of the course's learning activities (e.g. performance analysis). Additionally, students need to have access or are able to collect video footage of competition within their own sport. Given the impact of COVID on some organised sport, including community sport, there may be an option of using a design focus with some of the learning activities and assessment tasks if restrictions are in place.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SPCG7002, EDUC2000, HMST2220, HMST2530, HMST3533, HMST7256, NEUR2530
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Kai Wheeler
Aims and outcomes
2.1 Course Aims
- Demonstrate the ability to argue in support of meaningful performance measures to support athletes and coachesﾠ
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse movement skills based on foundational sport analysis methods and deterministic models
- Design training and testing programs through evidence-based decision-making.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Performance Analysis - Explain the key principles of the various movement analysis methods relevant to coaching and human movement studies
LO2.
Performance Analysis - Measure and analyse movement data across a range of human movement disciplines using appropriate measurement and statistical techniques
LO3.
Performance Analysis - Apply knowledge of how performance analysis can be used in the development of reliable and valid training and testing programs in coaching and human movement studies.
LO4.
Movement Analysis - Explain the key principles of the various movement analysis methods relevant to coaching and human movement studies
LO5.
Movement Analysis - Measure and analyse movement data across a range of human movement disciplines using appropriate measurement and statistical techniques
LO6.
Acquisition of Skills - Describe how motor skills are learnt and implement various coaching methods to promote the creation of new motor pathways to enhance performance.
LO7.
Provision of Feedback - Apply knowledge about movement analysis as part of specific developmental and learning stages to the design and prescription of training.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project | Project Plan and Proposal | 35% |
13/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Poster | Research Poster | 45% |
1/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Presentation | Research Oral Presentation | 20% |
8/10/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Project Plan and Proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
13/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L06
Task description
Students are required to identify a gap in the research write a project proposal centred around conducting an independent research project that examines a movement or skill in sport using either performance analysis or biomechanical analysis. Students will be required to submit a Research Plan and Proposal. The Project Plan and Proposal must briefly summarise the necessary background that led to the work and clearly identify the aim and specific objectives of the study. Students must provide sufficient detail of the experimental design in the Methods section and outline the setting, study design and data analysis. A Gantt Chart must also be display showing the completion timeline for the project. The page limit for the Project Plan and Proposal is 2 pages (excluding references) with not less than 11-point Calibri font.
Artificial Intelligence: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submitted through link provided in Learn.UQ
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Research Poster
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Poster
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
1/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
Students are required to identify a gap in the research and conduct an independent research project that examines a movement or skill in sport using either performance analysis or biomechanical analysis. The findings of this research must be presented in a poster format that is of conference quality. Students will be required to submit a research poster (template will be provided on SPCG6001 Learn.UQ). The research poster will contain an Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions and References. The Introduction must briefly summarise the necessary background that led to the work and clearly identify the aim and specific objectives of the study. Students must provide sufficient detail of the experimental design in the Methods section and outline the subjects, test design and statistical analysis (sub-headings in the Methods section are not required in the poster). The Results must highlight the important findings of the study and use tables, figures or illustrations to support the written text. Students are required to interpret their findings in the Conclusions section, giving context to an applied sport setting. It should also be noted that the preface of the research poster must have the title of the project, the author’s name and UQ student email address as well as the University of Queensland institution logo in the right and left top corners.
Artificial Intelligence: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submitted through the link provided on Learn.UQ
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Research Oral Presentation
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
8/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07
Task description
The Research Oral Presentation follows on from Assessment Item 2 and must be submitted in a three-minute thesis format. Students must be recorded using screen capture with a video of themselves on screen and their Research Poster in the background. Students are limited to using only one slide with that being their Research Poster Written component that was submitted for Assessment Item 2. The length of the presentation must not be more than 3 minutes. Any content in the Research Oral Presentation occurring after 3 minutes will not be marked as part of the Research Oral Presentation Assessment Item 3 Marking Criteria. Students are encouraged to practice their presentation orally several times before recording their presentation for Assessment Item 3. Remember to make the presentation as interesting and professional as possible by ensuring a well-constructed and rehearsed presentation. Students are strongly discouraged from using a speech script and are instead encouraged to present their work in a professional and rehearsed format without relying on notes or script.
Artificial Intelligence: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submitted through the link provided in Learn.UQ
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course: |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirement for pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects: |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
A number of selected readings and learning resources will be made available through the course. These can be downloaded as pdf files through Learn.UQ. These readings should be incorporated in assessment submission and are assessable during the completion of assessment items.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Performance Analysis This Module will cover: 1. Sport Analysis Techniques 2. Designing Coding Systems 3. Reliability and Validity of Coding Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 7 |
Not Timetabled |
Movement Analysis This Module will cover: 1. Describing Motion 2. Laws of Motion 3. Biomechanics of Locomotion 4. Force Summation Principles Learning outcomes: L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 10 |
Not Timetabled |
Acquisition of Skills This Module will cover: 1. Stages of Learning 2. Motor Development 3. Transfer of Learning Learning outcomes: L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Provision of Feedback This Module will cover: 1. Player Tracking Systems 2. Provision of Feedback 3. Formulating a Performance Profile Learning outcomes: L07 |
Additional learning activity information
SPCG6001 Movement and performance Analysis is offered solely as an online course. This means that there are no face-to-face lectures to attend and course information is provided via the internet. The central eLearning system at the University of Queensland is SPCG6001 Learn.UQ.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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