PG Cert Sport Performance Analysis at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Develop the expertise to excel as a performance analyst. Using a scientific approach to assessing stakeholders’ needs, you’ll communicate your recommendations to inform practice. This master’s-level course will prepare you for working as a performance analyst.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 1 year part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Understanding & Analysing Sport Performance*, Measurement Techniques in Performance Analysis, Applied Analytics & Data Visualisation, Due to the immersive nature of the teaching and learning activities in these modules they will be delivered through teaching “blocks” (i.e., two days every month)..

Career pathways

This course will prepare you to work as a performance analyst and sport performance professional. You’ll develop expert knowledge, including in using technology and equipment, communicating to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and developing working relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty. Roles include Sport performance analyst, Talent Identification analyst, Professional scout, Data analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. 5 with no skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,560 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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