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Performance Analysis and Coaching Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Course description

Develop specialist skills in performance analysis and coaching to help inform coaches and athletes, supporting them to success.

  • Start your degree with a foundation year to gain a valuable introduction to sports science and achieve your full BSc (Hons) qualification in four years of study
  • Realise your ambitions: this route is ideal for anyone considering a change of career or taking up a completely new subject area
  • Focus on the interdisciplinary nature of performance analysis and coaching
  • Gain vital insights into real-world practice, including unique opportunities to go on work placements and internships with professional clubs
  • Combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our new £10.8m Sports Centre
  • Harness the latest coaching and performance analysis technologies, such as Sports Code, Dartfish and Quintic
  • Gain your Hudl Academy qualifications and become a certified Sportscode user. You'll also have free access to Hudl Sportscode, by either receiving a free licence to put on your own MacBook, or by accessing our MacBooks from our suite of machines

How you will learn

This applied programme will use the latest technology and performance analysis systems in our new £10.8m state-of-the-art sport centre to develop knowledge and skills in the classroom and applied settings. Opportunities will be available for students to work in an interdisciplinary environment, with internal and external sport teams. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an internship with professional and non-professional sport clubs and organisations, to enhance your employability.

Assessment

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including coursework, practicals, exams, and presentations. Assessments will be individual and group based, with a strong emphasis on applied work. All assessment methods have been designed to prepare you for industry.

Careers

Our degree offers the perfect route into career areas such as elite sport, performance analysis, talent identification and sport coaching in the UK and abroad.

You can also consider taking your qualifications to the next level. We now offer the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science – which includes Sport and Exercise Psychology or Physiology pathways – where you will develop advanced knowledge in your subject.

Through our Professional Development Package, you'll gain valuable transferable skills, including:

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Research and analytical
  • Personal motivation, organisation and self-reflection
  • Numeracy
  • IT literacy
  • Critical awareness

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    53rd out of 89 17

    76th out of 85 25

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    137 61%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    51st

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    31st

    5
  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 61%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    74th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    38th

    12

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