International Master in Performance Analysis of Sport Lithuanian Sports University

Overview

The International Master in Performance Analysis of Sport at Lithuanian Sports University is implemented using the mobility resources of the Erasmus scheme. Students will face opportunity to perform the study programme at three universities.

The graduate is expected to be able to:

• Use expert knowledge in selected areas of sports performance analysis that contribute to performance development:
• Integrate and apply knowledge, awareness and understanding to the enhancement of athletic performance;
• Apply the analytical, critical and synthesis skills required to conduct personal and group research in selected areas of performance analysis in sports and related areas;
• To conduct an independent research project (dissertation) starting from the identification of the research question to the communication of the findings;
• Take responsibility for their own learning and continued development through the supported progress of personal development and planning (PDP).

• Demonstrate competent research skills, including those of: consideration of ethics in research, scientific observation, measurement, hypothesis setting, and testing, reduction of error, data interpretation, and report-writing.

Career Opportunities 

The graduates will accumulate abilities to focus their activity on a performance analysis at sports clubs, research institutes or rehabilitation centres. They will have possibility to supervise and develop athletes’ follow-up plans in sports clubs and research laboratories (technical documents, experimental systems, laboratory education, etc.). The graduates will be able to work as managers in Technical Departments of national and international sports organisations or in other positions directly linked to sport performance research. They will have the opportunity to prolong their carrier in doctoral studies.The graduates will be ready to function in the global market settings at the international business entities that are responsible for sports and recreation technologies and innovations. International studies, interdisciplinary methods as well as team work will greatly contribute not only the graduates’ employability, but also will enhance and foster their readiness to start their own businesses, start-ups in the areas of creation and development of modern sports and recreational technologies.