Performance Analysis & Talent Management

In the programme a wide variety of teaching methods and learning environments are utilised to ensure learners are provided with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in applied contexts throughout the programme. We provide a highly flexible and personalised approach to studying for a Master’s degree. This means that you can attend the workshops either on-site or online via live stream. 

Assessment will allow you to critically interrogate on their personal and performance practice within their current working context.

In order for you to receive maximum benefit from your course of study it is in your interest to prepare for online lectures, workshops and discussion forums by pre-reading notes from previous learning activities and engaging in all workshops, lectures and practical's.

The modules on the course are assessed through a diverse range of assessment methods, including presentations, multi-media presentations, projects, portfolios, case studies, coaching session planning and reflection, coaching resources, blogs/vlogs, discussions and online Microsoft Teams discussions.

We are committed to delivering academic learning of the highest quality, helping you to stretch your mind and fulfil your university ambitions. Please take a look at our staff profiles, whose research and publications provide the basis for the course reading and content.

As a student on the Performance Analysis and Talent Development course there will be many opportunities for you to engage with industry practitioners. These include professional football clubs, local authorities, international sports agencies and national governing bodies. In addition, we have many industry practitioners making a contribution to our modules throughout the programme. We have extensive links with a range of employers both in the UK and abroad including the USA, UAE and China.

The course content and assessment have been designed to align ISPAS Performance Analyst Standards. You will be supported with their application to ISPAS, as part of the course you will collect a portfolio of evidence which will support your applications for the appropriate status. The courser will help prepare you for accreditation.

Opportunities available on the course:

• UCLan Sport for Development Project, Zambia
• International Student Exchange Programme
• Cyprus Campus Study
• American University of Sharjah Internships, Dubai
• Manchester City FC, China Project
• Challenger Soccer Camps, USA
• British Soccer: Russia

The Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Centre (PSC)

The Sir Tom Finney Preston Soccer Centre (PSC) is in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the UCLan Students’ Union, has grown from a charity providing football coaching to 4 to 16-year-olds, including disabled children, into a full functioning club with several age group teams from under sevens up to and including under 14s. Based at UCLan Sports Arena, it also boasts two women’s open age teams, an adult men’s team and four disabled men’s teams. The Soccer Centre also provides football coaching sessions for homeless people.