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Loughborough University: Applied Sport Performance Analysis
| Institution | Loughborough University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Web | http://www.lboro.ac.uk |
| pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis degree offers you an excellent platform to develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to analyse and develop performance in elite sport.
Created in collaboration with industry experts, with high-quality teaching delivered by applied practitioners and world-renowned research active academics.
The programme focuses on the science, workflows, and applied practice of performance analysis and how it interacts with and supports the coaching and decision-making process in elite sport.
You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software, used in professional sports organisations, from partners such as Hudl.
The programme will challenge you to develop your understanding of sports analytics and visualisation, how to create effective learning environments, the role of high-performance cultures in sport and provide you with tailored support to maximise your development.
As part of the programme, you will immerse yourself in a performance analysis placement to develop and test your skills in an applied setting and enhance your future career prospects.
Our students have enjoyed placement opportunities with Premier League and Football League teams, Premiership Rugby teams, County Cricket clubs, Loughborough Lightning franchises and other organisations in elite sport.
The programme culminates with an independent research project, enabling you to apply the knowledge and techniques you have learned to answer an applied sport performance analysis question.
The programme is ideal for students aspiring to work in elite sport supporting athlete development, overall team performance and the identification and recruitment of athletes in high profile sport organisations.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 (or equivalent international qualification) in Sport Science or a related programme (sport coaching, sport performance analysis). Alternatively, a 2:1 in a mathematics, statistics or data science course with sufficient evidence of engagement and interest in sport and sports performance. Applicants need to have prior experience in performance analysis delivery or demonstrate training and engagement with performance analysis hardware and software and/or performance analysis research. Applicants will also need to secure an appropriate performance analysis placement to be accepted onto the programme. Students may also incur travel costs associated with travelling between the placement provider and Loughborough University. Further information about securing a placement can be found on the Applied Sport Performance Analysis placements web page. |
| Location | Loughborough University Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 (or equivalent international qualification) in Sport Science or a related programme (sport coaching, sport performance analysis). Alternatively, a 2:1 in a mathematics, statistics or data science course with sufficient evidence of engagement and interest in sport and sports performance. Applicants need to have prior experience in performance analysis delivery or demonstrate training and engagement with performance analysis hardware and software and/or performance analysis research. Applicants will also need to secure an appropriate performance analysis placement to be accepted onto the programme. Students may also incur travel costs associated with travelling between the placement provider and Loughborough University. Further information about securing a placement can be found on the Applied Sport Performance Analysis placements web page. |
| Location | Loughborough University Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3TU |
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