HSE726 - Notational Analysis of Sport Performance
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Online with significant on campus requirements |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Monica Kelly |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 scheduled online seminars |
| In-person attendance requirements | This unit offers optional on-campus intensive at either Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds campus (please refer to unit site for more information). Intensives are typically delivered up to 5 days. Domestic students can complete the intensives via online but are highly recommended to attend the intensives on-campus at Deakin University. International students must attend the intensives either on-campus at Deakin University, Australia or online (video conferencing). |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
NoteStudents enrol in the unit online however there are significant on campus requirements. International students who wish to complete intensives in person are recommended to attend all intensives in Trimester 3 and refer to your course handbook for visa requirements under ‘Additional Course Information’ section. Deakin University is not obligated to provide any students with a COE (confirmation of enrolment) to facilitate a student visa application. | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills of a performance analyst. Students will learn about different types of performance analysis, the role of the performance analyst and the most important aspects of the performance analysis process. Students will be supported to acquire the essential practical skills related to the use of video technology and performance analysis software. Students will also learn how to identify indicators of performance and how to effectively provide feedback to athletes and coaches. On completion of this unit, students will be able to complete an accurate notational analysis of a sport performance, interpret the results and create feedback that would be considered to be useful to a coach.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Determine the importance of feedback for the performance enhancement process and how performance analysis can be used to optimise the accuracy and quality of feedback. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Describe the role of performance analysis the main types of performance analysis, and how they are applied in practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate how video and video analysis software can be used to analyse sports performance. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Describe the process of identifying performance indicators and demonstrate the process. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Complete a notational analysis of a sport performance. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Analyse the results of a performance analysis and evaluate reliability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO7 | Provide feedback that would assist a coach and an athlete to enhance their performance. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Notational Analysis Design | Written assignment: 1500 words | 35% |
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| Assessment 2: Notational Analysis | Written assignment: 2500 words | 40% |
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| Assessment 3: Interpretation of Performance Analysis data | Written assignment: 1000 words | 25% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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