Overall objectives:

1 - To know and to understand the complexity and dynamics of the training and competition process;
2 - To know the paradigms that inform the scientific analysis of the performance in the competition;
3 - To use the information and the technologies of communication and information in the analysis of sports performance;
4 - To promote an attitude of reflection and research centered on information regarding the state of knowledge in the scope of Performance Analysis;
5 - To develop the performance of athletes and teams in a training and competition environment;
6 - To base adequate decision-making and effective implementation during the training process;
7 - To master the use of instruments, software, techniques and observational instruments applicable in training and sports competition;
8 - Analyse the data provided by the instruments used using appropriate analytical techniques.

Syllabus:

1 - Analysis of Sports Performance
2 - Analysis of the performance in different sport modalities: in the modalities of technical predominance; in the modalities of Tactical-strategic predominance
3 - Systematic and non-systematic observation
4 - Observational Methodology in Sport
4.1 - Observational drawings
4.2 - Construction and validation of observation instruments
4.3 - Different instruments of observation
5 - Different software used in the observation and analysis of sports activity: GSEQ-SDIS, LINCE; HOISAN;THEME
5.1 - Use of software in the recording and processing of observational data
6 - Analysis techniques: Sequential analysis with transitions and polar coordinates
6.1 - Reading of results
7 - Different software used in the observation and analysis of sports activity: GSEQ-SDIS, LINCE; HOISAN;THEME
7.1 - Use of software in the recording and processing of observational data
8 - Analysis techniques: Sequential analysis with transitions and polar coordinates

Literature/Sources:

Anguera, M.T., Villaseñor, A.B., Losada , J.L. & Hernandez Mendo, A. , 2000 , La metodologia observacional en el deporte: conceptos básicos , EFDeportes- Revista Digital
Hughes,M. & Franks, I. , 1997 , Notational Analysis of Sport , Taylor & Francis
O'Donoghue, P. , 2010 , Research Methods for Sports Performance Analysis ,
Lames, M. & Hansen, G. , 2001 , Designing observational systems to suport top-level teams in game ports ,
Abrantes, J. , 2004 , Estabilidade Articular e Medição da Rigidez Mecânica Associada , Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto
Fernandes, O., Abrantes, J. , 2004 , Centro de Pressão como Indicador da Estabilidade Articular , Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto
Anguera, M.T. y Hernández-Mendo, A. , 2016 , Avances en estudios observacionales en Ciencias del Deporte desde los mixed methods ,
Garganta, J., Prudente, J., Anguera, MT. , 2013 , Avaliação da Performance em Jogos Desportivo Coletivos. Variáveis e indicadores tático-técnicos utilizados em estudos observacionais de Andebol, Basquetebol, Futebol, Pólo Aquático e Voleibol , FADE-UPorto
Hughes, M., Evans,S. & Wells, J. , 2001 , Establishing normative profiles in performance analysis ,
Prudente, J., Garganta, J. & Anguera, M.T. , 2004 , Desenho e validação de um sistema de observação no Andebol ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
The syllabus content is covered in theoretical sessions, practical -theoretical sessions and later implemented in laboratory practice sessions, with the possibility of intervention of students and clarification of their questions. It encouraged the active participation of the student, either through additional readings and presentations of summaries, both through the timely and appropriate intervention in the classroom. On the evaluation of student learning are considered the following elements: two tests of theoretical knowledge assessment (25% each); two application works, aiming, the first, construction, development and validation of an observation instrument in a sport (25%), and a second working observation applying instrument constructed and analysis of results (25%), which allow assessing the field instruments, software and practical application of knowledge.