MSc Sport Performance and Analysis

The first course of its kind, our Sport Performance and Analysis MSc will allow you to integrate the study of high-performance sport with your own experiences as an athlete, coach, practitioner or someone passionate about elite sport. You will study how we need to adopt a holistic view of high-performance improvement. One that not only has an emphasis on technical and tactical improvement, but also involves an analysis of coach/practitioner and athlete/team behaviour and interactions. The focus of the curriculum will be: How we achieve quality training environments, Competition preparation and execution, How to develop effective support structures, Building an effective performance culture and Develop effective relationships within the performance team. The Sport Performance and Analysis MSc aims to combine your current knowledge and understanding, practical experiences of training and coaching environments. It will also aim to equip you with solid academic knowledge, key practitioner and research skills that effectively prepare you for a career in improving the high-performance sport. Throughout each semester, you will develop a critical understanding of relevant theoretical and vocational issues. This will provide a basis for entry into further professional development within this area of industry. This programme has an applied focus and is guided by the key professional competencies outlined for elite performance support by UK Coaching. A key feature of our Sport Performance and Analysis masters is the opportunities for volunteering within the university sports department. A focus on professional skills and vocational practice throughout this course will help improve your employability by gaining hands-on experience.

On completion of this course, you will have gained the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career within the sport performance industry and supporting athlete development. You will be encouraged to explore a range of career pathways throughout your degree. You will develop an understanding of contemporary ways of working within the sport performance industry by engaging with a range of employers, alumni and external agencies. You will be supported to engage with volunteering opportunities with our industry links. In previous years, we have offered several Newcastle United FC and Sunderland AFC internships. This provides students with the opportunity to gain insight into a professional sports club and make contacts within the field. To further enhance your career prospects, you can access our specials careers guidance and employability advice service. Northumbria also offers a range of self-help resources to help with your career planning, CV writing and interview preparation. This course aims to equip you with the skills that leading employers in this field are looking for. Upon graduation from this masters course, you will be able to begin a choice of careers within the sport performance sector. This could include a performance analyst, sports coach, sports therapist, member of a multi-disciplinary performance team and performance development officer to name but a few.

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