Sports Coaching (Performance Analysis)

Gain the skills to collect, analyse and interpret performance data to make a real impact in the world of sport

This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the sports industry. From day one, you’ll work hands-on with people across a range of sports and abilities, building your expertise in coaching, physical activity, sports science and inclusive practice.

In your first year, you’ll cover the fundamentals of sports coaching, learning key coaching techniques and educational principles that form the foundation of effective coaching. To support you in this journey, you'll be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (this will be one of your lecturers) who will guide you throughout your studies.

You'll go on to focus on performance analysis, developing practical skills in data collection, video analysis, and performance evaluation. With hands-on experience working with athletes and teams, you’ll learn how to provide meaningful insights that drive performance improvements.

Placements

In your final year, you’ll spend at least 40 hours on placement as part of our work-based-learning module, giving you the experience needed for your future career.

Recent students have gone on placement at West Bromwich Albion and Sport England. So, you might find yourself filming first-team training sessions as part of a performance analysis team, or developing new projects and funding programmes for a governing body.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Top 10: our Sport courses are 7th in the UK for graduate prospects (Times University Guide 2025)

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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