MSc Performance Analysis in Sport
University of Salford
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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 ...Read more

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.

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73rd
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Entry requirements

BSc/BA (Hons) graduates with an appropriate sports or exercise related subject area (Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Coaching). Prospective students will normally be required to have achieved a 2.1 Honours degree, but consideration will be given to students with a 2.2 Honours degree with appropriate experience and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

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