Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Sport Performance Analysis] From Cardiff Metropolitan University

The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Sport Performance Analysis (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University progressively develops your knowledge of tactical analysis, measuring technical effectiveness, and specific technique analysis within actual sporting performance using a range of modern techniques and technology. In addition, you will be introduced to behavioural analysis of coach and athletes, and state of the art athlete monitoring and time-motion analysis techniques via GPS (Global Positioning Systems).

The core modules in performance analysis are complemented and supplemented by modules drawn from physiology, biomechanics and measurement issues in sport and exercise science. These elements give the course a unique flavour that allow you to understand the theoretical principles and applied process skills that underpin performance analysis.

You will be given many opportunities to develop your practical and contextual knowledge in training, coaching and performance that will allow you to evaluate and modify your own professional practice as an analyst and that of performers and coaches in a range of sports. It will also enable you to develop the specific, vocational skill set necessary to embark on a career in performance analysis.

Employability & Careers:

On graduation from the Cardiff School of Sport you will be able to follow a career in elite sport performance analysis, sports science support, sports development and non-sporting applications of performance analysis. Performance analysis students who graduated from the first undergraduate cohort in July 2016 are now working in performance analysis with England Rugby, Swansea City, Nottingham Forrest and Southampton football clubs and England Netball. Three have secured internships, one is working as a senior technician in the School of Sport and others have continued onto further study at masterÕs and doctoral level.