Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis
University of Cumbria
UCAS Code: C612 | Bachelor of Science - BSc
University of Cumbria
UCAS Code: C612 | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with 45 at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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About this course
Help others reach their full performance potential and dreams of success at all levels of sport – from grassroots to elite performers – on our Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis degree.
Do you have a passion for using scientific research to help others achieve their sporting and fitness goals? On this programme, you will gain high-quality, profession-specific training delivered by our supportive academic team, in industry-standard performance and conditioning facilities. These include our performance analysis suite, strength and conditioning room, human performance lab and sports facilities.
We have excellent links with professional sports clubs and national governing bodies, through which you will complete a 100-hour placement. You will work with teams and athletes in sports such as football, rugby, athletics, hockey, netball, and more.
You will boost your employment prospects by completing the Hudl Certification in Notational Analysis during the programme. Upon graduation, you will be able to apply for the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) Level 1 accreditation.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to conduct diagnostics, analyse an athlete’s fitness, technical performance and tactical play, and develop exercise training programmes for improving athlete performance.
**COURSE OVERVIEW**
Our BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis degree equips you with the specialist knowledge, practical skills, and career-focused experience needed to thrive in elite sport performance environments.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore the science behind sport performance, make recommendations for appropriate training for improved performance, and provide feedback to athletes, coaches and support staff. You'll also gain hands-on experience through practical sessions and placements, working directly with clubs and athletes to prepare for real-world performance settings.
We support the pursuit of your interests through our industry links with professional sports clubs and national governing bodies to fast-track a career in performance sport coaching, performance development, talent identification, sport science support and performance analysis.
What’s more, our sport courses are ranked 1st in the North West for continuation and 2nd in the North West for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2023 Results).
**ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL...**
- Gain a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of sport conditioning and performance analysis, and its application in enhancing athlete performance at all levels of sport - from grassroots to elite performers.
- Develop hands-on techniques and skills to conduct diagnostics and analyse an athlete’s fitness, technical performance and tactical play, and develop exercise training programmes for improving athlete performance.
- Positively contribute to sporting performance by applying academic theory and practitioner skills to practice in a real-world environment, through vocational experience on modules and undertaking a 100-hour placement.
- Learn the complex reality which is performance analysis and sport-specific conditioning through working with athletes/players from sports including football, rugby, athletics, hockey, cycling, golf, dance and outdoor sports.
- Gain the Hudl Certification in Notational Analysis. On graduation, you can apply for the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) Level 1 accreditation.
- Be taught in small class sizes, which means you get to know your class and tutors well, allowing you to feel supported during your studies.
Modules
**Year one**
- Personal and Professional Development
- Principles of Human Movement and Function
- Exercise Techniques and Training
- Developing the Practitioner Toolkit
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Introduction to Performance Analysis
**Year two**
- Investigative Techniques
- Strength and Conditioning for Performance
- Leadership and Relationships in Sport
- Field Based Conditioning for Sport
- Applied Movement Analysis
- Applied Notational Analysis
**Year three**
- Independent Investigative Project
- Sport Performance Testing and Prescription
- Applied Conditioning and Performance Analysis
- Practitioner Placement
Assessment methods
Modules use formative and summative assessment so that you can progress through a module in a structured and constructive way and build knowledge for practice in a coherent and logical way. Formative assessments are designed so that feedback on your performance is provided before the submission of the final, summative assessment, and will occur regularly to inform your progress and performance. Formative work does not contribute to the final module mark or the credit awarded. Formative tasks and assessments will feature in all modules and provide you with further learning opportunities, alongside skill development, for example non-graded presentation skills, delivery and reflection.
A varied diet of summative assessment methods will be utilised to prepare you for further academic study and professional practice, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of this programme and the increasing demand for employment-ready graduates. Assessment methods are specified in each module guide and will include:
- Academic essays and reports
- Projects
- Exams
- Reflective reports
- Presentations (individual and group)
- Practical skills assessments
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Portfolios research project
Portfolios may comprise several pieces of work which together provide evidence of learning and demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes in a variety of modes. For example, written pieces as well as video recordings, practical activities or presentations, PowerPoint slides, a series of reflections, and online discussions are just some of the ways you may evidence your learning. Learning and Teaching Assessment (LTA) approaches will be continually evaluated and improved upon using module evaluations, student feedback, peer review of teaching, and module development sessions. These will ensure an enhanced student learning experience and continuing professional development of the academic team to maintain best practice in Learning, Teaching and Assessment.
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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