SR2S126 - Monitoring, Testing and Evaluation in Team Sport 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR2S126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Monitoring, Testing and Evaluation in Team Sport | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Ashcroft | ||
| Module Team: | Nathan Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100095 - sports coaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide the student with: an introduction to contemporary issues and protocols used for athlete monitoring and testing in an applied environment; the opportunity to critically examine scientific literature and develop a conceptual framework via a needs analysis of a team sport of their choice; use underpinning scientific knowledge for assessment selection, evaluation and prescription; the ability to analyse data and to produce an athlete report of an assessment; and to gain practical experience of performing and conducting a range of assessments used within the team sport domain.
Content Summary
This module develops the knowledge gained during their first year, providing the opportunity to critically examine the scientific basis of testing and monitoring team sport athletes. It also provides the opportunity to explore how performance and training outcomes can be enhanced and possible injuries avoided by regular testing and monitoring athletes by applying statistical methods and theoretical frameworks. Below includes a brief synopsis of module content covered:
Measurement of aerobic (endurance) performance and fitness in the field (and its evaluation and prescription).
Measurement of Anaerobic performance strength and muscular endurance, speed, power (and their evaluation and prescription).
Measurement of work load (internal and external). Categorising training based on these indices.
Data interpretation; Producing an athlete report and recommendations for training are key themes to this module. How to provide an athlete/coach friendly report using Figures will be covered.
Statistical concepts; Further develop student knowledge related to the concept of correlation, measurement validity and the standard error of estimation, reliability and measurement error. Determination of what constitutes a meaningful change in performance.
Other topics covered include:
- Smart Speed, timing gates, agility test and jump mats,
- Time-motion analysis,
- Heart Rate (HR) Analysis,
- Hydration status,
- Body composition,
- Stress and inflammation responses,
- Monitoring readiness to perform, Screening,
- Individual player & team profiling
- Strength continuum and force capacity
- Isometric and rate of force development
- Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically analyse fitness tests used through an oral report on a range of field experiments and procedures. |
| LO2 | Evaluate a range of fitness tests and techniques that are used in exercise science and discuss their limitations and strengths. |
| LO3 | Identify the importance of validity and reliability in the measurement of sports performance. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Poster Presentation 1 | To design and produce a 1000 word poster that critically analyses field tests and to present the findings and defend them in front of a panel. | 30 | 1000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Poster Presentation 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |