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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