Applied Sports Performance Analysis

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of 2:1 in a relevant Sport (Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching or Sport Science) OR Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science related programme AND prior experience in performance analysis, which can be demonstrated in one or more of the following: hands-on delivery (minimum of 20 hours), training and engagement with hardware and software as an analyst or coach (minimum of 20 hors) and/or completion of a research project focused on performance analysis (minimum of undergraduate research project).

Applicants with a 2:2 degree in a relevant programme (to include a transcript with no more than 4 modules graded at less than 50%) will be considered on a case by case basis AND prior experience in performance analysis, which can be demonstrated in one or more of the following: hands-on delivery (minimum of 50 hours), training and engagement with hardware and software as an analyst or coach (minimum of 50 hors) and/or completion of a research project focused on performance analysis (minimum of undergraduate research project).

All applicants shall be interviewed.

International students require IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Over the past decade the sports science discipline of Performance Analysis has seen a rapid growth at both elite and grass roots levels.

Our course has been specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive as a Performance Analyst.

At Worcester you will have access to the latest software and hardware, giving you experience of new and emerging technologies at the forefront of the discipline. The applied nature of the course forms the core of the programme with a significant part being vocationally based.

The course content builds on the foundational skills and theory learnt on an undergraduate degree course in sports coaching, sports science or performance analysis. Enabling you to obtain the essential skills, knowledge and experience to enter employment.

Key features

• Heavy emphasis on development and application of the applied skills of a performance analyst
• Strong links to professional sports clubs and organisations
• Excellent facilities, including two performance analysis laboratories, Motion & Performance Centre, McClelland Health & Wellbeing Centre, 2,000-seat sports arena, two indoor sports centres, floodlit 3G astro, floodlit synthetic pitch, exercise physiology suite (BASES accredited), sports science laboratories, gymnasia and dance studio
• Full or part-time options, with a flexible modular scheme so that you can study at your own pace

Overview

The MSc Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) has been specifically designed for students wishing to progress in their careers as a sports performance analysts, in either an athlete support or a research role. Sports performance analysis is an objective way of observing and recording performances to quantify key performance elements in a valid and consistent manner to inform future practice.

Sports performance analysts are now employed by virtually every professional club to provide coaches, athletes and other support staff with objective data to aid in improve sporting performance. Roles that sports performance analysts typically fulfil include coding performances to prepare reports and videos to evaluate past and/or future performances, identifying trends and patterns between teams/individuals through statistical analyses, using objective performance data to answer key performance related questions posed by coaches, players and/or other performance related staff etc.

In particular, the course aims to facilitate the development of theoretical and practical knowledge, understanding and professional skills of sport performance analysts working in or hoping to work in the sports performance industry. With this in mind the primary focus of content and the flexible learning delivery method is related to developing and enhancing the competencies of an applied sports performance analyst. This specific focus provides students with a greater depth of understanding and technical skills and will better prepare students to further their careers in the highly competitive field of applied sports performance analysis.

Information for international students

International students require IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.