Statistical Methods in Sport

Not applicable

All classes will be theoretical and practical. In them will be learned basic concepts of Descriptive and Inferential
Statistics, using whenever possible real situations.
Throughout the classes will be further provided the use of technology for data processing, specifically the SPSS
computer software and graphing calculator.
The evaluation will respect the provisions of the Internal Regulation of the Higher School of Education, so that students
can choose one of two ways: frequency of assessment or evaluation by examination.
a) Evaluation by frequency
The marks obtained in evaluation mode for frequency result from the sum of the following components:
– two tests quoted 0-8,5 values (85%).
– a work group quoted 0-3 values (15%).
b) Final exam.

Students should:
– Acquire and understand the essential knowledge on Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics demonstrating its
usefulness on sports context including: performance description and understanding relationships, decision making
and ability to change on sports context;
– learn how to project and to apply intelligently Statistics, with emphasis on the exploration of statistical procedures
and interpretation of results of human performance;
– know statistical methods and find solutions for problems about sports issue.

1. Purpose of Statistics. The Statistical problem. Statistical Methodology. Sample. Sampling methods.
2. Descriptive Statistics – Measurement; types of scales, frequency distributions and graphical methods for
summarizing data. Measurements of position (and other central tendency) and measures of dispersion. Normal Curve 

and “scores” standard.
3. Correlation variables. Spearman and Pearson correlation coefficients. Regression Analysis: determining the equation
of the regression line.
4. Introduction to Inferential Statistics. Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - Elements of continuous assessment - 100.0%

NAO