XNH370 Performance Analysis
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| Unit code: | XNH370 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | XNB379 |
| Equivalent(s): | XNB370 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,174 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,456 |
| International unit fee | $4,932 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNH370 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB379 |
| Equivalent: | XNB370 |
| Coordinator: | Geoffrey Minett | geoffrey.minett@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is designed to integrate knowledge from the core areas of exercise science (exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition and functional anatomy) and apply them to analysing sports performance in a capstone project. An ever-increasing range of quantitative information about human performance is available, including training and workload data, individual motion and kinematics, and competition results, creating exciting new career opportunities. Extracting key information from this data to support decision-making is an increasingly important process, whether in optimising training, talent identification, or tracking performance in sport; informing clinical and rehabilitation decisions following injury, or in more specialised settings in exercise and movement science research. A key component will be utilising available technology to collect, analyse and make sense of the data for the athletes and coaches.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and critically evaluate key performance variables for a broad range of activities in sport
- Apply contemporary performance analysis tools and techniques to monitor and enhance sports performance
- Collect, analyse, and integrate industry-relevant data, incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, to support informed decision-making within training and competition settings
- Demonstrate advanced project management, teamwork, and intercultural skills to manage the collection and presentation of data to coaches, athletes, and relevant stakeholders
Content
The topics covered in this unit have been developed to integrate learnings from all sub-discipline areas to analyse performance in an applied sporting context. Major topics include:
- The role of performance analysis in sport and exercise, including current and future career opportunities
- Contemporary performance analysis tools and techniques
- Translating data into insights for decision-making in sport and exercise
- Communicating evidence in performance environments
Learning Approaches
The unit adopts a blended learning approach, combining interactive face to face workshops and digitally enabled learning experiences. In workshops you will engage in collaborative activities and apply the concepts learnt in class to Assessment Tasks. Class attendance is a key expectation to maximise learning opportunities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit may be provided in the following ways:
- Verbal and/or written feedback on each piece of formative and summative assessment during the semester
- Criteria sheet grading
- Comments, including peer feedback on group work, on summative assessment
- Generic comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas
You are encouraged to communicate with the unit coordinator or unit tutor if you have any questions or concerns about the assessment items.
Assessment
Overview
Students will engage in authentic, professional‐practice performance analysis tasks by working in groups to pitch, execute and communicate a research project through a short presentation and written report, and individually completing a timed case study that applies statistical analyses to real-world data. Both assessments mirror the role of performance analysts by requiring clear numerical and visual reporting of insights under realistic constraints.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights
Working in groups, you will pitch performance analysis projects to optimise selected athlete outcomes. You will subsequently undertake a research project using real-world performance analysis tools and techniques. The collected data will be analysed and communicated to lay (e.g. athlete or coach) and experts (e.g. sports scientist) working in the sporting environment as is expected of performance analysts in the field.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is NOT authorised during this assessment. Unauthorised use may be treated as a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and appropriate penalties imposed.
Assessment: Applied Analysis of Sports Performance
You will be provided with real-world data online and be required to use statistical analyses to solve practical problems and answer performance-related questions relevant to athletes and coaches. Identifying the appropriate analyses, completing, and numerically and visually reporting appropriately under time pressure aligns with the requirements of performance analysts in the field.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no set text for this unit due to the multidisciplinary nature of the course.
Readings are provided via QUT Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
You are required to read the Health and Safety Rules for School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Laboratories and Clinics prior to undertaking any of the practicals for this unit. These Health and Safety Rules are provided in electronic form on the online teaching site for this unit and are prominently displayed in hardcopy within the laboratory/clinic. The tutorial components of this unit are practical and involve strenuous physical activity that may present some possible risk of injury or complication. You will be required to complete a pre-participation medical screening questionnaire
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights, Applied Analysis of Sports Performance - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights, Applied Analysis of Sports Performance
XN55 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- Design and deliver advanced exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights - Critically apply problem-solving, innovative thinking, and analytical reasoning to develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights, Applied Analysis of Sports Performance - Communicate and collaborate effectively using a range of written, oral and digital formats to transfer complex knowledge to clients and sport and exercise professionals in an inclusive and culturally responsive manner.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights, Applied Analysis of Sports Performance - Design and execute research in sport and exercise science contexts and disseminate findings that contribute to the sustainability of sport and exercise research and practice.
Relates to: Designing and Delivering Sports Performance Insights