TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS IN SPORT & EXERCISE

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

Short Description

Students will learn how state-of-the-art technology is utilised in the research of physical activity and performance sport.

Timetable

Teaching takes place over 30 hours in Semester 2 with students attending lectures, practical classes and workshops. 

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

• 50% Lab Report (2000 words)
• 50% Oral Presentation (10-15 mins)

Course Aims

This course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of how state-of-the-art technology is utilised in the research of physical activity and performance including GPS, accelerometers and movement sensors. It will also explore how data from such technology is used and analysed in physical activity and sport.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

• Critically analyse the use of cutting-edge technology in physical activity research.
• Examine in depth the implementation of advanced technology in athletic performance research.
• Conduct critical discussions on the strengths and limitations of contemporary technology employed in physical activity and performance sport.
• Engage in practical workshops focused on utilising wearable technology for physical activity and performance 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.