Sport Performance Analysis (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Sport Performance Analysis (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive foundation in the scientific study of athletic performance and tactical effectiveness. Students engage with modern techniques to measure technical success and movement patterns within various competitive sporting contexts. This programme ensures that graduates possess the analytical and technological skills necessary to support evidence-based decision-making for teams and individual athletes.

Why Sport Performance Analysis (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities at the Cyncoed campus, including dedicated performance analysis laboratories and strength and conditioning suites. The curriculum is delivered by industry-experienced practitioners and researchers who integrate real-world projects and live data collection into the learning experience. Additionally, the university provides opportunities to gain supplementary vocational qualifications and engage with high-performance sport systems through established campus partnerships.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum progresses from foundational technical skills to advanced profiling and independent research. Modules may include:

• System Design for Performance Analysis
• Delivering Feedback within Performance Analysis
• Multidisciplinary Applications of Performance Analysis
• Learning Design for Performance Analysis
• Data Analysis and Visualisation in Sports
• Sports Technologies for Motion Analysis
• Advanced Performance Analysis and Profiling
• Sports Data Analytics
• Managing High Performance Sport

Careers with Sport Performance Analysis (Hons)

Graduates are highly sought after by professional sports organisations, national governing bodies, and international federations. Many alumni have secured prestigious roles as first-team analysts, data scientists, and performance consultants. Notable employers of previous graduates include FIFA, the Welsh Rugby Union, Sport Wales, and numerous Premier League and English Football League clubs such as Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion. The programme also prepares students for diverse pathways in talent identification and sports data analytics or for further progression into specialised postgraduate study.