Applied Sport Performance Analysis Loughborough University

Overview

Created in collaboration with industry experts, with high-quality teaching delivered by applied practitioners and world-renowned research active academics.

The programme focuses on the science, workflows, and applied practice of performance analysis and how it interacts with and supports the coaching and decision-making process in elite sport.

You will have access to market-leading performance analysis hardware and software, used in professional sports organisations, from partners such as HUDL.

The Applied Sport Performance Analysis program from  Loughborough University  will challenge you to develop your understanding of sports analytics and visualization, how to create effective learning environments, the role of high-performance cultures in sport and provide you with tailored support to maximise your development.

As part of the programme, you will immerse yourself in a performance analysis placement to develop and test your skills in an applied setting and enhance your future career prospects.

Our students have enjoyed placement opportunities with Premier League and Football League teams, Premiership Rugby teams, County Cricket clubs, Loughborough Lightning franchises and other organisations in elite sport.

The programme culminates with an independent research project, enabling you to apply the knowledge and techniques you have learned to answer an applied sport performance analysis question.

The programme is ideal for students aspiring to work in elite sport supporting athlete development, overall team performance and the identification and recruitment of athletes in high profile sport organisations.

Careers

Graduates of this programme will be able to apply their performance analysis knowledge and skills working with elite athletes and teams, nationally and internationally.

Related careers are also available with global sports technology companies, sports analytics providers and media broadcasters. Graduates will also be able to pursue research and consultancy opportunities.

Graduate destinations

Students from this programme have secured job roles with the following organisations: Aston Villa, Bet365, Birmingham City, Brentford FC, City Football Group, Derby County, FIFA, Huddersfield Town, Leicester City FC, Leicester Tigers RFC, Liverpool FC, Manchester City FC, Northampton Saints, Norwich City FC, PGMOL, Red Zone Analysis, Rotherham United, Sports Interactive, WBA FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

Graduates of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have also gone on to pursue roles within a wide variety of organisations including The Football Association, Arsenal FC, Manchester United FC, Chelsea FC, the England and Wales Cricket Board, British Gymnastics, British Cycling, the English Institute of Sport and the