Course summary
Performance Analysis in the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences is world leading in terms of academic and applied perspectives. The School has offered post-graduate study in Performance Analysis since the first ever Masters in Performance Analysis was developed in 2003. The Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences has a unique Centre of Performance Analysis boasting high-spec teaching and practical based laboratories with a multitude of world-leading software and resources available. The MSc Professional Practice programme, adopts a distance learning delivery approach, that allows for engagement with learning worldwide. The programme has a focus on the development of expertise and applied learning within the work environment and the application of theoretical context. This will be achieved through a longitudinal professional placement in the field of sport performance analysis, via either the students own work or a studentship advertised. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD
Modules
The Professional Practice programme, designed around a longitudinal professional placement has the following modules. Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis) Practitioner Engagement Examining the Professional Environment Contemporary Research in Performance Analysis Research Methods in Sport Final Project Placement opportunities will assist towards accreditation from International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS
Assessment method
With the exception of Final Project and Practitioner Engagement all module assessments are based upon 5,000 words or equivalent. Assessment methods are designed to give the student opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of theoretical, applied and professional practice in the most relevant manner, and include coursework based essays, practical presentations, production of resources to highlight analysis, reports and critical reviews. The Final Project can be presented either as a traditional 12,000-word thesis or in the format of a journal article.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have one of the following: An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a sport or mathematics related area are appropriate to the Programme Director An honours degree (2:1 or above) in an alternative subject area that is acceptable by the Programme Director. Experience of study or provision of performance analysis. Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport, coaching or performance will also be considered. For the MSc Professional Practice, applicants must also either have a relevant professional work placement organised or apply for a supported internship. International Applicants: Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the Cardiff Met website. Selection Procedure: Students are normally selected on the basis of their formal application, a CV and an interview. Applicants are usually invited to have an informal (skype or phone) conversation with the Programme Director before any offer is made.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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