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Study Details: MSc 12 months
Sports Performance Analysis is an area experiencing massive growth, with virtually every professional club and elite athlete employing or working with performance analysts who provide them with objective data to ultimately improve their sporting performance.
This Online Distance Learning master’s course will prime you to gain employment as a performance analyst by developing the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to fulfil the typical responsibilities required. These responsibilities include the collection of sport performance data using performance analysis software packages; preparing specific videos for presentation to players and coaches; analysing datasets for trends and relationships and finally visualising data through dashboards.
We have an international reputation for excellence in delivering performance analysis and creating employable graduates. You’ll learn from academics who regularly work and consult with international teams, national governing bodies, elite clubs and athletes. Our pioneering programme is designed to prepare you for accreditation with the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport.
You will learn how to identify and develop performance indicators, how to create performance profiles, how to test reliability and get to grips with performance analysis software that is used in the industry. You’ll also gain experience as a performance analyst through our work-placement module.
We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above in a sport or exercise related fieldWe would also welcome applications from students with undergraduate degrees in all sciences, maths and IT areasAlternatively prospective students who have completed the ISPAS accreditation and have extensive experience in the area will be considered via interviewFurther requirementsOnline Distance Learning students will be required to secure their Sport Performance Analysis related placement.Students are required to have a laptop – Whilst you can complete the course utilising a Windows machine, it is advised for students to have a Macbook Pro to make use of the Hudl Sportscode License (which is only compatible on Mac OS).Students are required to attend the compulsory residential in America (shared accommodation and conference registration fees at the United Soccer Coaches Convention are included – please note that transportation to the residential and meals are not included).EligibilityUK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.Academic credit for previous study or experienceIf you have relevant or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditionsProspective students may require an interview, either in person or via Skype/telephone.
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