Performance Analysis - MRes
Master
In Nottingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
1 Year
This Performance Analysis postgraduate degree will develop your range of practical and empirical skills that will be transferable across industry, sport and health sectors. You will conduct a research project over the entire year of study whereby you will develop and submit work of publishable quality. You'll learn a strong complement of applied and research skills, balanced with how to communicate key information to relevant sport industry partners.
Develop your expertise within the area of performance analysis, which includes biomechanics, technique and motion analysis and notational analysis. You will use technology and data to analyse performance to gain objective information in order to understand and improve tactics, techniques and movement. Focus will be on systematic processes in order to gain quantifiable data and to develop skills to monitor and record sporting performances to enhance interventions within the coaching process, to improve athlete performance in training and competition environments.
Current practical, technical and research skills are embedded in the course to reflect the needs you will need to gain to enter or progress in a sport-related career. The skills attained on this Masters course can also be used as a great stepping stone to a PhD.
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About this course
This Performance Analysis Masters can provide a platform for students who are considering a PhD, and want to gain further experience and relevant qualifications before committing to a research degree. The research project also supports those looking to develop their expertise in applied performance analysis, and working in this field.
Graduates of this course have pursued full-time employment in the performance analysis field, as well as in sports marketing and management, sports injury and rehabilitation and sport psychology research.
Employers have included:
Manchester United FC
Nottingham Forest FC
Derby County FC
Stoke City FC
UK honours degree (minimum 2.1) in a sport science related subject including biology and biochemistry.
Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
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Subjects
- Design
- Methodological design
- Sport Science
- Research methods
- Sport Research
- MRes
- Teaching Methods
- Writing
- Software Packages
- Statistical analysis
- Data analysis
Course programme
Core modules
Sport Science in Action (15 cp) - This module aims to enhance your employability providing the relevant knowledge and practical skills for your chosen field. The module includes a variety of teaching methods and sessions aimed at developing you as a practitioner and researcher.
Sport Research Project (120 cp) - As the core aspect for the Masters by Research (MRes) you will undertake an extensive research project in performance analysis or biomechanics, under the supervision of our expert staff. You will design and conduct the necessary theoretical and practical research work, and present the findings in the formats of a scientific paper and poster.
Optional modules:
Choose one module from the following:
Biomechanics of Optimal Performance (30 cp) - This module will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of the measurement and analytical tools required to undertake sport biomechanics research and support work.
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Performance Analysis - MRes