SP3020 - Contemporary Practices in Sport Science

[Not offered in 2022]

This subject will explore the application of scientific principles and techniques to assist coaches and athletes to evaluate their performance, either at an individual level or within the context of a team environment. Specifically, students will design, deliver and interpret safe, effective and evidence-based sport science interventions for service users in a collaborative manner with other allied health and coaching staff.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse the demands of a sport and the capabilities of athletes within multidisciplinary sport settings;
• Identify and evaluate a range of valid and reliable methods, tools and techniques relevant to sport science practice;
• Develop sport science testing protocols or interventions to collate and critically evaluate data to identify meaningful outcomes;
• Translate outcomes into meaningful information through the application of appropriate communication techniques and interactions with service users, colleagues and other health professionals.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
• Written > Project plan - (20%) - Group & Individual
• e-Poster (30%) and oral presentation and questions (20%) - (50%) - Group
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.