Technology and Analytics in Sport and Exercise MED5667

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

Students will gain a critical understanding of how state-of-the-art technology is utilised in the research and practice of physical activity and performance sport including GPS, accelerometers and movement sensors. It will explore how this technology works, what data is collected and how this is used and analysed.

Timetable

This course is made up of lectures and practical classes that take place in semester 2.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

50% Lab Report (2000 words) ILOs 1,2

50% Oral Presentation (10-15 mins) ILOs 3,4

Course Aims

This course aims to develop students critical understanding of how state-of-the-art technology is utilised in the research and practice of physical activity and performance sport. This includes developing a critical understanding of how this technology such as GPS, accelerometers and movement sensors works and gain practical experience of using this technology. Students will handle the data that is produced from this technology and gain practical experience in analysing data for a physical activity and sport context.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Critically analyse and evaluate the use of cutting-edge technology in physical activity and performance sport research and practice.

2. Critically evaluate the evidence-base on technology in physical activity and performance sport research and practice.

3. Conduct critical reviews of the strengths and limitations of contemporary technology employed in physical activity and performance sport.

4. Demonstrate practical understanding of the use of wearable technology for physical activity and performance sport research.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.