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SDA802S - Sport Data Analytics - 2nd Opp - Nov 2025 |
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nAm I BIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, LOGISITICS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: HONOURS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BSPH
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: SDA802S
COURSE NAME: SPORT DATA ANALYTICS
SESSION:
DURATION:
DECEMBER 2025
3 HOURS
PAPER:
MARKS:
THEORY
100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) PROF. MAXWELL CHU FAMA (FT/ PT/ DI)
MODERATOR: MS. T'NEIL YOUNG
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer QUESTION ONE from Section A and ANY OTHER QUESTION (ONE) from Section B.
2. Marks for each question are indicated at the end of each question
3. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
4. Write clearly and neatly.
5. Number the answers clearly.
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SECTION A
Question 1 (75 marks)
Choose ONE SPORT from Netball, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Cricket, Rugby,
Handball, Hockey, Water Polo and answer the following questions.
a) Why do coaches analyse individual and team performance?
(25 marks)
b) What do they analyse in that sport?
(25 marks)
c) Methods for analysing performance in that sport
(25 marks)
SECTION B
Question 2 (25 marks)
In a bid to improve performance through data, we stand to lose in the natural skill of athletes,
with this in mind describe the benefits and challenges of Sport data analytics.
Questions 3 (25 marks)
"Why would we need machines to teach us what we can do, this is a God-given talent", one
anonymously said; and as an advocate for the use of Sport data analytics put forward a defence,
with the aid of practical examples, for the use and role of Sport data analytics.
Questions 4 (25 marks)
Data has become the mantra of today's business, even sport and sport-related business cannot
be spared from using data in numerous facets. With this understanding or background, discuss
the dimensions of Sport data analytics in this 21st century.
END OF SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
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