AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the teaching is to acquire knowledge on the analysis of the main technical sports gestures in competition, with particular reference to the individual creation of reports regarding the analysis of the match and the individual characteristics of male and female players using IT supports.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide students with the methodological knowledge and practical skills required to analyze sports performance during competition. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of systematic observation methods, video analysis, and technical and tactical performance indicators in both team and individual sports. Students will develop the ability to collect, interpret, and apply performance-related information to support the evaluation of athletes and inform coaching and training processes. 

At the end of the course, the student will have to:

• apply appropriate methods and tools for the analysis of sports performance during competition;
• identify and interpret the main performance indicators;
• analyze match data and video footage;
• perform statistical analyses of performance data;
• use the results of performance analysis to assess athletes’ and teams’ performance and support decision-making within the coaching staff.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of face-to-face lectures held in the classroom. These lectures are designed to deliver theoretical content and promote critical engagement with the topics covered. Active interaction between the lecturer and students is encouraged through discussions, case study analyses, and, where appropriate, interdisciplinary insights.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Fundamentals of Performance Analysis: Principles of performance and match analysis, definition of the performance model, analysis of competition characteristics, and the role of performance analysis within the coaching staff.

Performance Analysis Methods: Main performance analysis methods: notational analysis, time & motion analysis, video analysis, and data analysis, with a focus on data collection and interpretation.

Performance Monitoring: Analysis of key performance indicators, competition times, effort distribution, and mechanical parameters using GPS, accelerometers, and other technological tools.

Biomechanical Analysis: Principles of biomechanical performance analysis and use of optoelectronic systems and measurement tools to assess movement and sport-specific skills.

Internal Load and Data Integration: Monitoring of internal load through heart rate, lactate, and oxygen consumption, with integration of technical, biomechanical, and physiological data for performance assessment.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MASSIMILIANO BARDUCO (President)

MARCO PANASCI' (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will take place in the 2st semester, in March.

The class schedule will be available at the following link: https://easyacademy.unige.it › Portale Studenti

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination for this teaching module will be conducted in written form and will consist of open-ended questions. This module is part of the integrated course “Match Analysis and Coaching”. Consequently, the examination for this module must be taken simultaneously with the other two modules of the integrated course on the same examination date.

The written test will comprise two open-ended questions and will have a duration of 20 minutes. A minimum score of 18/30 is required to pass this part of the examination.

The integrated course examination is considered passed only if all three individual modules achieve a minimum score of 18/30. The final grade for the integrated course will be calculated as the weighted average of the scores obtained in each of the three modules.

Students with certified learning disabilities (DSA), disabilities, or other special educational needs are entitled to accommodations in accordance with the University regulations on disability and DSA, available at: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilit%C3%A0-normativa.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The examination for this teaching module will be conducted in written form and will consist of open-ended questions. This module is part of the integrated course “Match Analysis and Coaching”. Consequently, the examination for this module must be taken simultaneously with the other two modules of the integrated course on the same examination date.

The written test will comprise two open-ended questions and will have a duration of 20 minutes. A minimum score of 18/30 is required to pass this part of the examination.

The integrated course examination is considered passed only if all three individual modules achieve a minimum score of 18/30. The final grade for the integrated course will be calculated as the weighted average of the scores obtained in each of the three modules.

Students with certified learning disabilities (DSA), disabilities, or other special educational needs are entitled to accommodations in accordance with the University regulations on disability and DSA, available at: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilit%C3%A0-normativa.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Cases with a certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact both the Departmental contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of lessons in order to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take account of individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/exemptory tools recognised by the University DSA service.