Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Performance Analysis and Coaching Science

The BSc (Hons) in Performance Analysis and Coaching at the University of Derby is designed to equip students with the specialist skills needed to train elite athletes and optimize team performance. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of performance analysis, team tactics, and techniques to help enhance athletic performance to its full potential.

Students will gain Hudl Academy qualifications and become certified Sportscode users, with access to the Hudl Analysis package. This will provide them with the expertise needed to apply cutting-edge performance analysis technologies in real-world settings. The course offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a new performance analysis suite in the sports centre, enabling students to gain hands-on experience with the latest tools used in elite sport.

The program takes an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to performance analysis and coaching, ensuring students benefit from a balanced combination of practical and theoretical learning. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills through work placements and internships with professional sports clubs, offering invaluable applied experience in a professional setting.

Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the course incorporates learning and assessment strategies that reflect real-world practices, ensuring students are fully prepared for employment. By completing this program, students will acquire the technological skills, practical knowledge, and applied experience necessary to pursue a successful career in performance analysis within elite sports.

This course leverages cutting-edge technologies, such as Hudl Sportscode, WyScout, iCoda, Hudl Replay, VICON 3D, and Quintic, to help students develop specialized skills in performance analysis and coaching, with the ultimate aim of guiding athletes towards success.

The curriculum features a combination of theory and practical application, focusing on the science behind performance analysis and coaching. Students will explore a variety of exciting modules that prepare them for the demands of the industry, while also being introduced to key areas of sport sciences like biomechanics, psychology, and physical performance, all of which are essential for a well-rounded career in performance sport.

The program places a strong emphasis on both individual and team analysis across different sports, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of performance enhancement. With unique work placement and internship opportunities available with professional sports clubs, students can apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, giving them invaluable practical experience that will prepare them for their future careers in the field.