Do you aspire to work in performance sport? Start your journey with our Performance Analysis and Talent Management course, offering insight to a range of careers in performance sport.
Why study with us
- This programme will be aligned with the Performance Analyst standards set by the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS). The course will help to prepare you for accreditation.
- The course has strong national and international links at professional sports clubs such as Preston North End FC, Fleetwood FC, Wigan Warriors RLFC, Burnley FC and Preston Grasshoppers RUFC.
- The course team are research active in a range of sporting topics and have a wealth of experience in leadership positions.
What you'll do
- The flexible nature of the programme’s delivery allows you to work alongside your studies. You'll have extra support via online learning activities and group online forums, as well as one-to-one mentor meetings
- As part of the on-campus delivery you will have access to industry standard performance analysis systems and equipment such as Sports Code Elite, Nac Sport, and CoachPaint. You'll have the opportunity to develop your competencies using these systems whilst being supported by experts in these disciplines.
- This Masters programme will ensure you are up-skilled to meet the ever-expanding discipline of performance analysis. You'll also develop your understanding of scouting and talent identification along with an appreciation of how to competently develop talent holistically in a performance related environment.
Delivery
Teaching Mode: Block Delivery to fit around current employment / experiential learning placement
- Full-Time: 1 year: Block delivery one day per week
- Part-Time: 2 years: Block delivery half a day per week
- Part-time: 3 years: Dissertation via self-directed study and one-to-one supervision with an allotted supervisor
For further information please contact:
Dr Craig Wright | Course Leader | cmwright1@uclan.ac.uk
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Future careers
Upon successful completion of the course alongside appropriate work based learning, you will be prepared to progress onto a number of employment opportunities related to performance analysis such as:
Entry requirements
- Students require a good honours degree (or equivalent) in which a major part of their studies has incorporated aspects of sports coaching or related disciplines (e.g. sport science)
- Other graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to the study of sport or who have significant experience in the sport industry will also be considered for entry
- Students for whom English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.
- Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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