Performance Analysis and Planning

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. You must also have five years' appropriate work experience in coaching, and evidence of successful completion of sport-specific coaching qualifications is expected.

The objectives of the module are to:

• Apply sport specific knowledge and understanding of current developments in Performance Analysis to practice.
• Explain the principles of observation and feedback that underpin Performance Analysis critically.
• Create structural definitions of your sport and design, implement and critically evaluate an analysis system within that sport.
• Accurately interpret and present the performance information your coaching system has generated.
• Critically analyse the current sports specific knowledge and apply planning principles to your sports coaching.
• Provide case exemplars and critical analysis of contingency/crisis planning.
• Critically appraise the potential improvements to personal practice through application of performance analysis techniques and the integration of planning principles.

The module is delivered entirely online through pre-recorded presentations, learning materials, asynchronous discussion and tutorials.

Assessment will be a learning portfolio of practice.

Andrew Kirkland

Typically, individuals who apply for a Sport Performance Coaching CPD module will already be employed in significant sport or coaching related roles. Practitioners engaging with the module will better understand themselves, their coaching practice and wider coaching context. This will enhance their ability to fulfil high performing coaching or coach development roles in their sport.

Engaging with the modules has helped coaches across the world boost their skills and advance their careers. By studying with liked-minded individuals, they are also able to grow their network of professional connections.