Sport Performance Analysis BSc (Hons)

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Develop specialist skills in performance analysis and coaching to help athletes and teams reach their full potential. This course blends science, technology, and sport to prepare you for a career in elite performance environments. Register your interest now for September 2027 entry.

On this innovative degree, you’ll learn how to analyse performance data, interpret insights, and apply them to improve training, tactics, and strategy. You’ll explore the interdisciplinary nature of performance analysis, combining coaching, biomechanics, sport science and sport psychology, to enhance athlete development and team success. You’ll gain practical experience using the latest performance analysis technologies in our state-of-the-art Science Centre and physiology laboratories, alongside exposure to the applied research undertaken by our academic team.

This research-informed approach is a key feature of the course, ensuring your learning is grounded in real-world performance challenges. Alongside your studies, you can complete Hudl Academy qualifications and become a certified Sportscode user, giving you a competitive edge in the industry. Work-based learning is at the heart of this course.

You’ll have opportunities for placements and internships with professional clubs and organisations, developing your skills in real-world settings. Our teaching and assessments are designed to reflect the professional practice of performance analysts preparing you for roles across sport, health, and performance sectors.