Learning Design for Sports Performance Feedback - Galway

Course Overview

We believe video is the most powerful sports feedback tool to enable reflection, empower discussions and impact better decision making from athletes and coaches in performance sport.



This course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to translate valuable insights by designing effective learning interventions and video feedback strategies within their performance sport environments.



Students will explore the principles of learning design for video feedback in performance sport, and the digital tools which support the planning, delivery and evaluation of performance feedback.



The course provides an opportunity for professional and peer reflection on the performance impact and return on investment delivered by performance analysis processes.



Who Should Apply?

This course is for experienced sports coaches and sports analysts want to take their practice to the next level. These professionals are heavily invested in helping to create feedback environments which bring insights to life and deliver performance impact.



The course offers a unique, multi-sport, professional development opportunity which is university certified at post-graduate level (15ECTS) and can be used to contribute to further study in ATU or other institutions internationally.



It is aimed at established front line professionals in strategic roles within sports analysis and coaching departments where management and evaluation of feedback processes are prominent in their role.



The course is suitable for international applicants and aims to build a community of creative professionals in this emerging area.

Modules:

• Learning Design for Sports Feedback

• Professional Practice for Performance Impact

Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree H2.2 or equivalent. Evidence of English Language Proficiency (IELTS). 3+ Year’s experience as an applied sports performance analyst. Option for Recognition of Prior Learning according to ATU policy.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 semester part-time blended delivery.



Recommended Study Hours per week

This short part time course will be delivered completely online with high levels of peer interaction. There are up to 6 hours of live online lectures per week for 12 weeks with additional independent learning and coursework of up to 10 hours.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

The course is delivered completely online with optional attendance at 1-2 in person workshops or industry engagement events in the course of the semester.

Start Date: January 2026.