PERFORMANCEANALYSIS2021HMWM.docx

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21/05/2021

20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7)
15 working days after deadline (L6)
10 working days after deadline (block delivery)

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Unit title & code

SPO090-3 Performance Analysis for Football

Assignment number and title

1 P

Assignment type

CW-R

Weighting of assignment
100%

Size or length of assessment

25000 words

Unit learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding
Systematic knowledge and analysis of appropriate techniques and resources which can be used to evaluate player and coach performance analysis within a football setting.
2. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities
Synthesise, critically analyse and communicate data collected from football training or match-play in an appropriate manner to support formulation of feedback for player(s) or coach(es).

What am I required to do in this assignment?

The assessment is a 2,500 word individual report to communicate the findings of a performance analysis (player and match) project. You will collect data relating to the performance of an individual football player or team and subsequently analyse this data in order to provide feedback on performance.

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)

• Communicate academic research relating to the analysis of performance in football.
• Evaluate and use appropriate techniques and resources, from those available to you, in order to effectively analyse performance in a football setting.
• Analyse data and formulate feedback for football player(s) or coach(es)
• Present feedback in an appropriate manner

How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?

Knowledge and Understanding
Authoritative understanding and exploration of the topic.

Interpretation and evaluation of subject material
Can sustain a rigorous and insightful argument through consistent critical evaluation and synthesis of the subject material.

Structure and presentation of material and referencing style
Work shows a sophisticated structure. It is concise and fluent. Arguments are comprehensively supported with an accurate referencing style.

Relevance and quality of research and reference sources Excellent work
Extensive use of a wide range of relevant and contemporary primary and secondary sources.

How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?

You will collect the data in scheduled sessions and use this to write the reports.

How will my assignment be marked?

Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.

You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.

3rd Class – 40-49%

Lower 2nd – 50-59%

Upper 2nd – 60-69%

1st Class – 70%+

1

Adequate grasp of the topic but may show some misconceptions.

Sound grasp of the topic and the key implications.

Secure understanding of content and concepts with some depth.

Authoritative understanding and exploration of the topic.

2

Some ability to construct an argument but may be derivative and flawed by some irrelevance/omission.

Sound construction of argument showing some evidence of critical evaluation.

Clear evidence of critical evaluation and development of argument. Some ability to synthesise information.

Can sustain a rigorous
and insightful argument
through consistent critical
evaluation and synthesis
of the subject material.

3

Clarity of work may be compromised by limited expression and vocabulary or errors. Structure may be poor and referencing inconsistent..

Work shows a sound structure which is logical and clear. Some errors may be evident. Sound referencing style with occasional inaccuracies.

Work shows very good structure and is accurate, fluent and clear.

Work shows a sophisticated structure.
It is concise and fluent. Arguments are comprehensively supported with an accurate referencing style.

4

Some evidence of relevant research shown in sources drawn upon.

A range of key and relevant sources drawn upon.

Referencing is consistent and accurate.

Extensive use of a wide range of relevant and contemporary primary and secondary sources.

3

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