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MSc applied sports performance analysis
WHY STUDY APPLIED SPORTS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AT RGU?
• This new course is the first of its kind
in Scotland.
• RGU work closely with some of the top
analysts from a variety of sports in Scotland.
• Endorsed by the Scottish FA and
basketballscotland.
• Our expert lecturers are best placed to
help students enhance their skills in this
field and their employability prospects by
studying with us.
• Individuals with skills in analysis and
evaluation of sporting performance are in
high demand in order to maximise athlete
potential and to minimise risk of injury.
• An increased number of people are
engaging in performance sporting activities
and increased media coverage of sport,
along with a greater range of technology
available to support athletes and coaches.
• Students will undertake a research project
giving them a chance to put into practice
the skills and knowledge you gain on
your course.
• Our state of the art Human Performance
Laboratory, along with elite GPS and video
analysis systems allow our students to
study sports performance in fine detail.
KEY DETAILS
Study Options
Full-time
Start Date
September
Contact
Donnie McDonald
Subject Lead
E: [email protected]
T: +44 (0)1224 263270
Fees and Further Information
www.rgu.ac.uk/sports-performance-analysis
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has launched
a new postgraduate sports performance analysis
course, which is the first of its kind in Scotland,
for those who wish to enhance their knowledge
and skills in the industry.
The MSc Applied Sports Performance Analysis
course is aimed at individuals who wish to
gain or develop skills to monitor and record
sporting performances, as well as liaise with
coaches and athletes in training and competition
environments to improve their performance.
Delivered by RGU’s School of Health Sciences,
the one-year, full-time course has been
developed with input from experts within a
range of sports, including soccer, rugby, track
and field athletics and basketball.
HOW WILL I LEARN
Students will be taught in a variety of ways
including lectures, interactive workshops and
tutorials, practical classes and individual projects
and the course will cover a number of topics in
the field, including:
EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS
“Elite football teams are constantly looking
for any competitive edge they can make,
which will improve performance on
the field. Due to this there has been a
steady increase in job opportunities for
performance analysts.
It is critical that graduates understand
evidence based interventions and methods
whilst also gaining practical skills which
allow them to interact effectively with
coaches and players.
The MSc Applied Sports Performance
Analysis course at Robert Gordon
University balances the theoretical
knowledge but also gives the practical skills
needed to succeed in a very competitive
and rewarding environment.”
Greig Thomson, Head Performance
Analyst at Aberdeen Football Club
• Feedback-based Analysis of Sports
Performance
• Principles of Biomechanics and
Instrumentation
• Analysis of Sports Technique
• Athlete Monitoring and Analysis
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students will undertake a research project and
will have the opportunity to gain placement
experience with organisations such as the
Scottish FA, Aberdeen Football Club and
basketballscotland.
Placements with professional sports clubs and
organisations are one of the key options within
the course which will give students the chance
to develop knowledge in the field and also gain
learn important workplace and employability
skills.​
“Performance Analysis is crucial to remain
ahead in high performance sport. Getting
essential data to both coaching staff and
players at the key time is a major asset.
At basketballscotland, our sport demands
real-time team and player analysis, in
addition to background data on opponents’
strengths and weaknesses.
We would welcome individuals with the
skills, knowledge and ability to convey this
essential information in to our performance
programme.”
Barry Lang, Head of Basketball at
basketballscotland