Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification
BSc (Hons)

Introduction to Data Analysis (Core)

This module will introduce the concept of data which underpins everyday sports performance. You will develop knowledge, skills and experience of understanding data analysis and how this can be utilised to improve sports performance.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Introduction to Performance Analysis (Core)

This module will introduce you to the process of analysis of sports performance. You will begin to understand and identify different ways to analyse sports and utilise applied technologies and frameworks to appraise measures of performance.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Applied Performance Analysis (Core)

This module will encourage you to engage in the process of analysis of sports performance. You will develop knowledge, skills and experience with emerging technologies utilised by elite organisations within the sports sector to appraise measures of performance and disseminate information to both coaches and athletes.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Advanced Principles in Talent ID (Core)

This module will build upon Youth Talent Development to create innovative and critical thinkers in relation to the identification of talented athletes. Through critical analysis, you will explore theories and models that attempt to explain the development pathway of talented athletes within sport.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 20

Youth Talent Development (Core)

This module aims to develop innovative and analytical thinkers in relation to the development of young talented sports performers. You will begin to explore multi-disciplinary theories and models that attempt to explain the development pathway of talented and gifted young athletes within an elite sport setting.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Holistic Development (Core)

This module will encourage you to consider the scientific development of individuals in elite sport across different domains of human growth. You will develop knowledge and understanding of how to support athletes from a holistic perspective.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Applied Data Analysis (Core)

This module will encourage you to engage with performance data to extract insights to improve athlete performance. You will develop knowledge, skills and experience around statistical methods which underpin performance profiling in elite sport.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Performance Analysis and Talent ID Research (Core)

This module will develop your knowledge, skills and understanding required to undertake an independent research project in Performance Analysis or Talent Identification. You will apply well-established theories and concepts relating to the field of sport through the production of a poster presentation and a proposed research project.

This module is taught on campus.

• Credits: 20

Professional Placement (Core)

This module will allow you the capacity to work within a professional sports environment across a full season facilitating experiences in strategic yearlong planning and delivery. This module will inform your future employment experience and allow for the identification of your professional development needs.

• Credits: 40

Professional Project (Core)

This module represents an applied approach to research in Performance Analysis and Talent Identification. You will be encouraged to problematise your professional practice, identify tentative solutions and test and adjust those in the field.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 40

Opposition Analysis (Core)

This module will support your development throughout professional placement. On placement, you will have the opportunity to engage with online learning surrounding the identification of opposition strengths and weaknesses. This will enable the production of appropriate pre-performance information to inform intervention strategies delivered within the coaching process.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 20

Recruitment Analysis (Core)

This module will allow you to gain knowledge and experience of the recruitment process of elite athletes in sporting organisations. You will have the opportunity to develop and present to industry-leading professionals ‘potential recruitment strategies’ which will enhance the professional workplace.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 20

Role of the Analyst (Core)

This module will get you to evaluate current theoretical perspectives pertaining to factors that affect the role of the analyst within elite sport. You will analyse the benefits and drawbacks in light of your professional learning to produce an individualised career review.

This module is taught on campus and online.

• Credits: 20

Professional Development (Core)

This module will aim to support you on completion of your placement and allow for critical reflection to enhance future career prospects. You will have the opportunity to draw upon theories and concepts to undertake authentic and meaningful reflection to develop a plan for future action.

This module is taught on campus and online.

• Credits: 20

Reflection in Practice (Core)

This module will allow you to reflect upon your professional placement. You will be tasked to present back to key stakeholders regarding your role within an elite environment.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 20

Dissemination of Research (Core)

This module will give you the opportunity to plan and deliver a conference presentation which will disseminate research to key stakeholders within the industry of performance analysis and talent identification.

This module is taught online.

• Credits: 20