Sports Coaching Analysis BSc (Hons)

INTRODUCTION

If you hold a sports science or coaching-related foundation degree, or equivalent qualification, this top-up programme allows you to obtain a BSc (Hons) degree in one year. You’ll explore the science of performance analysis in the context of a truly multidisciplinary scientific context. This includes studying psychology, strength and conditioning and applied research. You’ll also benefit from completing a placement in areas as diverse as performance analysis, sports coaching, health and fitness, teaching or sports science support.

You will:

• Have opportunities to work with professional/ amateur sports teams and athletes
• Benefit from small class sizes meaning you are able to get hands-on with our laboratory equipment and facilities
• Gain experience through work/industrial placement

COURSE DETAILS

Our programme is designed to provide you with the skills, experiences and networks that will place you at the forefront of performance analysis practice. The programme is rooted in a real-world setting and links theory to practice from the outset.

EMPLOYMENT AND STATS

The sports science/performance analysis market is currently one of the key growth areas in the UK. This programme will afford students the chance to become match analysts, scouting and recruitment analysts, Talent Identification Specialists or Technique Analysts.

Previous graduates of this programme have gone on to work for Manchester United Football Club, Manchester City Football Club, Salford Red Devils Rugby League Football Club, Quintic Consultancy, Fitness First, and the NHS. Some students go on to further study or research, while others use their degree as a stepping stone to a career in teaching or higher education.