Sport Coaching Systems and Technology

Unit code: SSC2000 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
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Overview
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Overview

Sport Coaching Systems and Technology focuses on the theory and practice of solving complex athlete and team performance problems using theoretical frameworks and technology. This unit provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their knowledge and skills acquired through their course to help athletes and coaches make decisions about training and performance.

This unit will provide students the knowledge and understanding of the various organisational systems required for developing long-term coaching plans for both individual athletes and teams. This unit will also provide students with knowledge and experience of using a variety of technology devices and digital applications to assist coaches with analysing athlete performance and make appropriate decisions about training practices that enhance performance.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Assess and contextualise systems-based theoretical knowledge in order to anticipate problems related to sport coaching;
  2. Derive and analyse sport performance data using sport-specific technology and digital applications; and,
  3. Apply sport science knowledge and skills to interpret sport performance data and create sports training program recommendations.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 30%
Scoping of a coaching problem that requires the use of a technology
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Group presentation that requires students to search for, evaluate and present a technology for coaching and training program recommendations.
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 40%
Analysis, visualisation and interpretation of a dataset, to make training program recommendations

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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