Module Details
| Module Code: |
SPRT7042 |
| Title: |
Sports Technology & Innovation
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Long Title:
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Sports Technology & Innovation
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
8130 - Sports and Recreation
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| Module Description: |
This module provides students with a theoretical and practical introduction to the use of technology in a coaching science environment. A particular emphasis is placed on critically analysing existing technologies, in addition to evaluating the use of emerging and creative technology. This module will also engage students in a design-thinking process, focused on developing real world solutions to real-world challenges in coaching and sports pedagogy.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Review scientific literature relating to the role of existing and emerging technologies for skill development and safety in coaching science. |
| LO2 |
Analyse, compare and critically evaluate the application of sport coaching technologies. |
| LO3 |
Devise and implement an evidence based approach to utilising coaching technologies in an applied setting. |
| LO4 |
Utilise supporting software packages, such as technology applications and the Microsoft Office suite, to a proficient level for reporting data and results. |
| LO5 |
Apply a design thinking approach to developing creative technology solutions for assessment and development in the coaching domain. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Software Applications
Utilising technology software and the Microsoft Office suite of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Perceptual Training Technology
Exploration of the use of modified perceptual training technologies within the sports pedagogy and coaching science domains, and how coaches can engage in these training systems. A structured examination of these technologies will be conducted and how they may be applied in a sports and/or physical education setting.
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Design Thinking Approach
Design Thinking is an iterative process that has a 5-step model; empathy, define, ideate, prototype, test. It is a structured methodology for developing solutions that meet the needs of the user, with a focus on a mindset that combines creative and analytical thinking, with the purpose of creating a better world through design.
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Data Reporting
Management of data from the sports pedagogy and coaching science domains, based on the advance and availability of both hardware and software technologies. Covering electronic performance and tracking systems, data acquisition and real-time feedback.
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Athletic Health Technologies
Providing an overview on the emergence of technologies design to aid and promote athlete health and safety.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture based theory class |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical application of sports pedagogy and coaching technologies, and computer software, that support related technologies and reporting software. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-directed learning and practice of related technologies and software programmes. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture based theory class |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical application of sports pedagogy and coaching technologies, and computer software, that support related technologies and reporting software. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-directed learning and practice of related technologies and software programmes. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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A. Mark Williams. (2019), Anticipation and Decision Making in Sport, Routledge, [ISBN: 113850484X].
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Chirs Button, Ludovic Seifert, Jia Yi Chow, Duarte Araujo, Keith Davids. (2020), Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: An Ecological Dynamics Approach, 2nd. Human Kinetics Inc., [ISBN: 1492563226].
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Daniel A. James, Nicola Petrone. (2016), Sensors and Wearable Technologies in Sport, Springer, [ISBN: 9789811009914].
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Robert Kelly. (2020), Collaborative Creativity: Educating for Creative Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Brush Education, [ISBN: 9781550598377].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Woods, C.T., Araújo, D., McKeown, I.
& Davids, k.. (2022), Wayfinding through boundaries of
knowing: professional development of
academic sport scientists and what we
could learn from an ethos of amateurism, Sport, Education and Society,
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Hadlow, S.M., Panchuk, D., Mann, D.L.,
Portus, M.R. & Abernethy, B.. (2018), Modified perceptual training in sport: A
new classification framework, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(9),
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Podcast, The Talent Equation Poscast,
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