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Complete 3 learning modules/subjects from the Electives to obtain 9 credits
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9
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135 hrs
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COMP6141 |
Principles of Sports Science
This module provides students with core knowledge in the field of sports science and technology. The module content includes human anatomy and physiology, sports biomechanics, sports psychology, and sports nutrition. Students will learn how the human body systems collaborate during exercise, the effects of exercise on the body, and how to optimize athletic performance and prevent sports injuries using some of the latest technology. Through theoretical study and practical training, students will acquire basic skills in assessing athletic performance, designing training programs, and providing scientific guidance, laying a solid foundation for further research and application in the area of sports science and technology.
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3
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45 hrs
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COMP6142 |
Data Analytics
Recent advances in sports technologies have led to the rapid explosion of sports data. Sports data analytics derived from big data can help athletes and sports teams to better understand individual and team performances, improve team efficiency, and acquire competitive advantages. This learning module provides an overview of common big data applications and analytical techniques (e.g., statistics and probability, sentiment analysis, data visualization etc.) in sports and discusses some implementation issues related to sports data projects. As part of a group project, students will need to demonstrate the ability to come up with a plan based on a given sport-related case study and a relevant dataset. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively analyze and work with sports-related datasets.
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3
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45 hrs
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COMP6143 |
Applied Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply integrated into our daily lives, often in ways we may not even realize. At the forefront of AI is Machine Learning (ML), a branch of AI that enables computers to learn and adapt without explicit programming. Over the past decade, ML has revolutionized sports industry with breakthroughs in sports technologies, sports prediction, and AI-assisted sports training. This module covers some of the key machine learning techniques, including decision tree, neural networks, deep learning, etc. The aim of the module is to equip students with both the theoretical foundation and practical skills to apply these methods across various domains, such as classification, regression, etc.
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3
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45 hrs
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COMP6144 |
Sports Technology
This module introduces the latest developments and applications in the field of sports technology. The module content covers topics such as motion sensors, wearable devices, virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, sports data analysis, and biomechanical measurement tools. Students will learn how to utilize these technologies to monitor and enhance athletes' performance, improve training methodologies, as well as to help athletes prevent and treat sports injuries. In addition, students will explore ethics and regulations concerning the use of sports technologies. Through theoretical study and practical application, students will acquire the core skills needed to assess and apply sports technologies. This module will prepare students for innovation and technological development in the fields of sports science and coaching.
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3
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45 hrs
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