Performance Analysis in Sport (Taught)

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The MSc Performance Analysis in Sport degree is a unique programme designed for those wishing to enhance their career in the area of performance analysis and high-performance sports practice. The programme aims to equip students with expert academic knowledge, allied to strong practical skills, to deliver a quality service to athletes, coaches and organisations.

This master's programme will equip you with advanced skills to thrive in the continuously expanding field of performance analysis. Leaning into the traditional performance analysis roles such as video and match analysis, notational analysis, live sport analysis, to more evolved skills across modern technologies, data analysis, reporting, visualisation, scouting and recruitment. By taking a multidisciplinary perspective this degree covers the influence the performance analyst can have within coaching, strength and conditioning, and sports injury rehabilitation, amongst other applied scenarios.

You will:

• Have access to industry-standard performance analysis equipment and be taught by industry professionals.

• Gain hands-on experience using video analysis notation software to analyse and enhance sports performance.

• Utilise advanced monitoring technologies, including GPS wearable devices and wellness questionnaires, to gather and interpret athlete data.

• Have the opportunity to conduct primary research that could lead to publications, potentially informing future performance analysis practices. ‎ ‎