Sport Science, Sport Management and Technology, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

The student should after the course be able to
- State and conduct a well-founded discussion on pros and cons of using performance technology
- State and conduct a well-founded discussion on what to consider when investing in performance technology.

Content

The course aims to provide students with knowledge on the advanced and digitalised technology that is being used to test, monitor, and analyse athletes’ performances. In this course, the six aspects of investments of technology collection of data; analysis of data; communication of data; decision-making; and effects on athletes, are covered from a sport management perspective. A key question that guides the course is: Which competences, time, and means of communication are needed by those involved in performance technology to improve athletes’ performances, for technology to have its desired positive effects?

Examinations and grades

Pros and cons using technology, 2.5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Aspects to consider when investing in technology, 5 credits (Code: A002)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Modes of assessment

Pros and cons using technology, 2,5 ECTS, F-A
Oral presentation in groups

Aspects to consider when investing in technology, 5 ECTS, F-A
Individual written report

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Barker-Ruchti, N., Svensson, R., Svensson, D., & Fransson, D. (2021). Don’t buy a pig in a poke: Considering challenges of and problems with performance analysis technologies in Swedish men’s elite football. Performance Enhancement & Health, 9(1), 100191

Further readings in the form of scientific articles will be added as instructed by the lecturers.