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The MSc Performance Analysis in Sport is a specialised programme designed to advance your career in performance analysis and high-performance sports practice.

It equips you with expert knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to deliver high-quality services to athletes, coaches, and organisations.

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.

This is for you if...

• You are a sport professional looking to develop your career.
• You have a passion for leveraging technology to improve athletic performance.
• You aim to apply data-driven insights to sports performance.

All about the course

Course Structure:

Full-time: One year, running from September to September.
Part-time: Study over two or three years.

Exit Awards:

• Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert): One module
• Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): Two modules
• Master's (MSc): Two modules plus a dissertation

Modules:

To earn the MSc, you must complete the modules Performance Analysis and Injury Prevention, Performance Measurement, and a Research Project.

How you will learn

Teaching

Teaching methods include:

• Blended Learning: The course combines workshops, individual study, distance learning, and facilitated group work.
• Interactive Workshops: Held three days per module, per semester, featuring discursive, reflective, and practice-related sessions.
• Self-Directed Learning: Emphasises personal reflection and practice-based application.
• Support Mechanisms: Includes personal tutor support, peer feedback, and facilitated networking.

Assessment

Assessment varies by module and includes:

• Report Writing: Demonstrate analytical and reporting skills.
• Consultancy Pitch Presentations: Present and defend your analysis and strategies.
• Practical Assessments: Apply performance analysis in real-world scenarios.
• Systematic Literature Reviews and Research Proposals: Develop and present research findings.
• Journal Articles: Write research reports in a professional journal format.

What about after uni?

Career prospects include:

• Lead roles in performance analysis within top-flight sports.
• Potential progression to a PhD or a PhD via publication.
• Career paths include Performance Analyst, Sports Scientist, Data Analyst, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Talent Scout.

Career links

• Strong Industry Connections: Partnerships with Premier League and Football League clubs, and elite sports like rugby league, netball, and lacrosse.
• ISPAS Accreditation: Equip yourself with the skills needed to apply for accreditation from the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS).
• Sport Partnerships: Learn from partnerships with clubs like Sale Sharks, Salford Red Devils, and Manchester Storm, enhancing your practical learning experience.