Performance Analysis & Talent Management

The module aims to develop performance analysis skills relevant to working with players and athletes in a team performance environment. You'll gain an insight into the key technologies employed by and used to support contemporary coaches within the coaching process. Develop an awareness of and level of competence using a range of appropriate technologies which might enhance your coaching process.

The module aims to teach and establish awareness of the professional and academic standards required at university. You will develop key academic skills required for assignments and other academic work. The module will also introduce areas of research which are developed in greater depth later in the degree.

The module aims to explore talent identification, development and scouting theories in sport. You will be introduced to talent identification and scouting in sport and challenged to develop their knowledge and understanding of key theoretical concepts in the field. The module also aims to raise awareness of talent identification related issues you should be aware of in the context as a scout, coach or performance analyst.

The module aim is to develop knowledge and understanding of the coaching process, and the elements that contribute to effective and safe coaching practice. You will consider the wide and varied context of sport in the UK. You will develop your learning independently by applying module theory to professional practice.

To provide a framework where sports coaches can apply the coaching process and develop techniques to evaluate sports performance, particularly technical and tactical analysis. This will include a review of pertinent scientific elements of training/performance. The module will challenge you to apply knowledge acquired in first year in a suitable applied environment.

The aim of this module is to build upon the initial research skills, study skills and professional practice explored in the first year module. This will include development of specific research skills around primary data collection, and development of professional practice in a specific working environment.

The module aims to explore effective talent identification and development in sport. You will develop knowledge from your first year of study to effectively implement core talent identification and development theory into practice. Knowledge will be enhanced through the integration of key theory from performance analysis, the use of key performance indicators and data in the identification of talented performers. The module will develop your ability as a scout, coach or performance analyst.

The module will allow you to use coaching and sports science principles and practices to improve performance in sport. You will undertake a variety of theoretical and practical tasks aimed at developing your skills as a coach, particularly focussed on the multidisciplinary approach required to improve performance.