BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module will focus on the application of skill acquisition theories in the coaching practice. Students will develop an understanding of how principles such as feedback, attentional focus and the environment can inform session design and delivery; with the view to enhancing both athlete learning and performance. Student’s practical skill development will centre upon their ability to enhance performance through the application of skill acquisition principles. Students will be taught via a variety of lectures and seminars as well practical coaching sessions.

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to an area of study that is concerned with the internal and external forces acting on the human body and the effects of these forces on sports performance. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of mechanical principles and laws as they relate to the study of human movement and sports performance.

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

This module is taught in two parts: Academic skills and research skills. The academic skills component provides students with grounding in the key skills needed to be successful at undergraduate study, including, literature searching, literature review, academic writing, referencing, and presentation skills. The research skills component gives students an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, including descriptive statistics. Students will learn how to collect and interpret data using a range of approaches including questionnaires, interviews and experimental methods. The emphasis on the module is to develop student’s confidence in engaging with academic literature i

Assessment: Coursework

The role of psychology is an increasingly important and recognised aspect of participation and performance in sport and exercise contexts. This module examines various personality and social-psychological factors that impact upon participation and performance. The module offers a range of sport and exercise psychology topics focusing on three main areas: 1) Individual participants in sport and exercise, 2) Strategies for performance enhancement, and 3) Groups, group processes, and intergroup relations. For each topic, theories and research evidence are applied to practical examples.

Assessment: Coursework

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to performance analysis, an area of study that is concerned with the planning, capture and evaluation of sporting performance. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of underlying principles and techniques of performance analysis and relate these to the study of sports performance.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

In the highly competitive world of elite sport, the scouting, identification, recruitment and development of players is one of the most significant undertakings for professional clubs and organisations. Identifying and selecting talents in sport is a complex and dynamic process, and as such, has become one of the central topics within performance analysis research. The Introduction to Scouting and Talent Identification module provides students with a foundational theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to work professionally within scouting and talent identification. Working in partnership with industry experts, students will gain insight into the role and qualities of the s

Assessment: Coursework

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the level 4 Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise module. The module is designed to prepare students for their dissertation at level 6. Students will conduct a systematic literature review in a topic area related to their degree, in order to develop a coherent research question. Particular emphasis will be given to developing a robust rationale for the research question proposed based on a review of existing literature. Furthermore, students will propose a research methodology based on the rationale developed. The overall focus of the module is on the process of “doing research”, and this will reflect in the delivery

Assessment: Coursework

This module focusses on developing student’s understanding of notational analysis techniques and modelling processes which underpin the collection of performance analysis data. The module will develop student’s skills in the application of contemporary performance analysis technologies. The module also aims to develop student’s skills so they can report the outcomes of analyses in applications representative of real world practice, appropriate for dissemination to both coaches and athletes.

Assessment: Coursework

This module introduces technique analysis and the focuses on the scientific principles which underpin this process. The module will develop student’s understanding of the collection and evaluation of technique analysis data and explore dissemination methods that are representative of real world practice. To enhance student understanding of the appropriate use of contemporary technologies in sports analysis the module will also focus on the use of field-based methods of time-motion analysis (TMA) and mobile applications.. The module will also examine measurement issues associated with these technologies and the applied nature of this module will provide an opportunity for students to enhance

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

The module aims to allow the students to gain a systematic understanding of the workflows utilised within elite performance analysis environments. The module will provide students with a strong practical background in performance analysis software and hardware with a clear focus on how each component links together to impact the coaching process. Students will develop an enhanced ability and critical understanding of how a performance analyst can support a team or individual during the entire performance-feedback cycle. In addition, the module will develop skills within job application, evidencing personal skillset, and the development of a performance analysis environment appropriate for im

Assessment: Coursework

This module will develop the concepts and applications studied at level 4 in Principles of Sports Biomechanics. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of how the principles and methods of biomechanics can be used to investigate sport and exercise activities. The module will support students in their understanding of the methods that are available to analyse sporting performance and their applications. It will also provide students with an opportunity to conduct and report investigations of their own sport and exercise related movements using biomechanical principles and methods. The module will prepare students for more advanced studies in the third year of their course.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

Assessment of performance is a crucial component of the design, implementation and assessment of training protocols. As such practitioners are required to have a good understanding of a range of laboratory and field/court based assessments of performance and the ability to interpret the data appropriately in comparison to normative data. The module is designed to allow students to demonstrate the ability to select and deliver appropriate tests for a range of performance measures.

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

Field based conditioning forms a large part of the role of a Strength and Conditioning coach, particularly those working in team sports such as football. This module will provide students with a technical understanding of speed and power development with particular attention to field based sports skills. It will provide students with a range of techniques that can be used with both individual and team athletes in order to develop speed, agility and efficiency. Where appropriate key nutritional strategies to support training methods will be introduced. In addition to the practical aspects of the module, students will gain an understanding of programming for a range of athletes.

Assessment: Practical

The module will enable a student to develop a knowledge and understanding of the skills and techniques of sports coaching. It will involve both the theory of the coaching process and putting this into practice by applying the skills through a coaching placement within an appropriate setting. The module in itself will not result in the award of a particular National Governing Body (NGB) qualification but will provide a good foundation of relevant coaching skills that are applicable to all NGB coaching awards.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module forms part of the placement year typically completed between the second and final stage of a degree programme. The module provides a framework for the development of reflective skills appropriate to all areas of professional practice including for example aspects of problem solving such as objective setting, planning, negotiating, demonstrating, and reflecting. The emphasis in this module is on the analysis and evaluation of work completed within the organisation and future employability planning. During the module students will develop a reflective portfolio where they record the skills, knowledge and experience developed during the placement experience and evaluate how this wil

Assessment: Coursework

Building on the theoretical content presented at levels 4 and 5 this module introduces the contemporary issues related to applying such theory into applied practice. More specifically the module will introduce the concept of mono, multi and interdisciplinary approaches within applied sports science. Students will critically evaluate the strengths and the weaknesses of each method using a problem-based approach and on the understanding that performance is based upon a set of functionally inter-linking variables. The module will also introduce key concepts such as bridge building, restructuring and integration, all of which are recognised by BASES as crucial to the understanding of interdiscip

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module develops previous skills gained at level 5 and further examines the role of performance analysis within sport. The module places a greater emphasis on the applied application of performance analysis and how this supports the coaching cycle within a variety of sports. The module will provide students with a strong theoretical background in performance analysis and combines this with industry relevant experience. Students will explore a number of different software platforms and gain an understanding of which software packages are suitable for undertaking different types of analysis. Contemporary issues at the forefront of performance analysis will also be discussed and critically

Assessment: Coursework

The independent studies module provides students with the opportunity to reflect and build upon their subject knowledge and expertise by conducting an in-depth investigation; requiring a systematic and significant application of both acquired research skills and understanding. The investigation may adopt a variety of frameworks, typically dependent upon a combination of both the discipline and topic in question. The rationale being to avoid limiting the students to the traditional empirical research format; instead empowering them to select an investigatory design that is best suited to the conduct, completion and presentation of the study in focus e.g. an industry report or an individually

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module explores applied practice within sport and exercise psychology and the practitioner skills that can support clients’ behaviour change. It allows students to become familiar with theoretical frameworks and models and current sport and exercise literature related to behaviour change and practitioner philosophy. Students will develop critical appraisal skills and enhance their ability to apply theory and research to real-life practical situations. Consideration of applied consultancy practice, professional philosophy, ethics and approaches to psychological support for clients will develop students’ understanding of applied sport and exercise psychology focusing on performance and we

Assessment: Coursework

Assessment of performance is a crucial component of the design, implementation and assessment of training protocols. Building on the fundamentals of Level 5 this module will allow students to design and implement a battery of tests appropriate to the needs of an individual and a sport. In addition the module will introduce athletes to statistical analysis methods appropriate to working in an applied sports science environment and methods of dissemination of results.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

Field based conditioning forms a large part of the role of a Strength and Conditioning coach, particularly those working in team sports. This module will build on the theory learnt at level 5 and provide students with an advanced understanding of metabolic conditioning. Additional emphasis will be placed on programming for team and individual athletes with more consideration of injury risk reduction and movement proficiency. Where appropriate key nutritional strategies to support training methods will be introduced. In addition to the theoretical aspects of the module, students will be required to demonstrate competency in a range of coaching practicals.

Assessment: Coursework

This module will develop the concepts and applications studied at level 5 in biomechanical assessment for sport and exercise. The module aims to equip students with an understanding of how a broad range of advanced techniques can be used in the collection of biomechanical data. The module will then provide students with the necessary skills to analyse and interpret this data with respect to performance in real world biomechanical scenarios. In conjunction with the content delivery, the module will allow students the freedom to conduct a novel piece of independent research which will develop their ability to critically evaluate current biomechanical literature and present biomechanical resear

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module is designed to give students an understanding of theory and concepts related to working in high-performance sports, talent identification and development. The module will focus on different high-performance sport and talent development models and the efficacy of such models in practice. Students will gain a critical understanding of key issues related to the identification and development of elite athletes, alongside the challenges of working in talent development environments and best practices in such settings.

Assessment: Coursework