Sports Performance Analysis

In addition to being taught by active practitioners, you will also have access to additional CPD opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, networking opportunities and a host of employability enhancement activities.



This programme focuses on skills that can be applied to a multitude of settings and professions including performance analysis, scouting, recruitment, data analytics and research-orientated professions within the sports sector.



Upon completing this level 9 degree, you will hold a MSc in Sports Performance Analysis awarded by Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU), one of the leading universities globally for sports science and performance analysis.



This programme offers you the opportunity to develop and progress your career by providing a rigorous, in-depth and relevant focus on applied and academic sports performance analysis skills.



You will develop your understanding and ability to apply knowledge and analysis to various contexts through a range of opportunities, including the use of your own work experience, case studies, performance analysis scenarios, Talent ID examples, presentations, problem-based learning exercises and study visits.



In addition to the compulsory module topics that will prepare you for working in performance analysis, we also want to ensure that Portobello Institute graduates stand above others.



To do this we have invested in working with experts in the field who will host webinars, activities and opportunities to apply your classroom-based content into practice.



We have partnered with the PFSA which is a globally recognised education provider in areas such as Performance Analysis, Talent Identification and Recruitment and Opposition Analysis. This partnership is important as we have secured the opportunity for all students to leave Portobello with at least a Level 1 and Level 2 in these areas as part of their studies.

Year 1

Performance Analysis in Sport 20 Credits

Assessing Performance: Scouting and Recruitment 20 Credits

Data Analysis in Sport 20 Credits

Personal and Professional Development 20 Credits

Notational Analysis for Sports Performance 20 Credits

Research Methods for Performance Analysis 20 Credits

Sports Performance Analysis Dissertation 60 Credits

Entry to this course is by direct application to Portobello Institute.



Applicants will be required to have a minimum of a 2.2 (or equivalent) in a related subject discipline. You should also submit an up-to-date CV and copies of awards/professional qualifications.



All potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English language to English GCSE standard or equivalent. Non-Irish/UK students will be required to demonstrate command of English at IELTS 6.0 level (minimum score of 5.5 in all categories) or equivalent qualification. Applicants holding the above Pre-Masters qualification, or who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements. Candidates may be required to be interviewed (Skype) after formal application.

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college.

3 academic semesters blended learning.

Start Date: 12th October 2024