PRINCIPLES OF SPORT ANALYTICS

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Overview

In this subject, you will explore the principles of analytics within the context of sporting environments. You will learn to apply the mathematical and statistical architecture and rationale that underpins a range of sport analytics methods. Practices in handling, cleaning and processing data generated from sport will be examined. You … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject, you will explore the principles of analytics within the context of sporting environments. You will learn to apply the mathematical and statistical architecture and rationale that underpins a range of sport analytics methods. Practices in handling, cleaning and processing data generated from sport will be examined. You will learn to apply basic programming and coding skills to analyse sport-related data and answer complex questions.

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Subject coordinator

David Carey

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply analytical knowledge, principles and skills with initiative to new situations in sport and sport-related practice environments

Analyse mathematical and statistical architecture to synthesize analytical approaches to complex sport-related problems

Apply theoretical principles to common practices in handling, cleaning and processing data related to sport

Analyse data using basic programming skills to answer complex questions related to sport

Learning activities

Students will undertake online lectures, workshops and self-directed study. Students will undertake written pieces of assessment to demonstrate their achievement of the subject’s intended learning outcomes.

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