Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification

Cultivate sports talent with St Mary’s innovative Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification degree

Analyse sports performance and identify talent for elite organisations with our Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification degree. You will become confident in topics like holistic development and recruitment strategies and also conduct your own research.

Our student, Lewis, says that, on this course, “you’ll get a true representation of the industry, a highly trained and experienced programme team, engaging lectures, and the opportunity to further your career”.

This is a two-year accelerated BSc, which gives you a head start in your career and maximises your earning potential.

Learn with the latest technology and world-class facilities

You will have access to the latest industry software, world-class sports facilities and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited labs, including:

- Fitness and Conditioning Suite

- Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track

- Performance Hall

- Biomechanics Laboratory.

Contribute to real-world sport

During your degree, you will get exciting opportunities to analyse real-life athletic performance. Our students and staff have worked at:

- the Hockey Wales Women Under 21’s

- the Commonwealth Games.

Expert teaching and support

You will learn from leading academics and industry specialists. They’re devoted to your studies, as well as your personal and professional growth. Our student, Aikaterini, tells us she was “always encouraged and fully supported”. Find out more about how, here at St Mary's University, we have enhanced sports analysis education.

Gain extra qualifications while you study

On our Sports Performance Analysis and Talent Identification degree, you can apply for Level 1 and Level 2 International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) accreditation.

You'll also have extensive opportunities to complete industry-specific qualifications throughout the degree.

Work placements: professional experience with elite organisations

As a sports performance analysis and talent identification student, you can also complete work placements with elite organisations. This experience will help you apply your studies to a professional setting and build your network of industry contacts.