Sport Performance Analysis and Coaching Science BSc (Hons)

Code

144C615

Start

September 2027

Fees

£10,050 (UK) | £18,300 (INT)

Duration

3 years full-time, 3-7 years part-time

Location

Hendon campus

Entry Requirements

96 UCAS points

Why study Sport Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at Middlesex?

Our Sport Performance Analysis and Coaching Science BSc at Middlesex combines sport performance analysis, coaching science, sport science, data analysis, video analysis and applied professional practice.

Build employability through industry engagement, work-based practice and a compulsory Year 3 placement module requiring a minimum of 50 hours of relevant experience.
Learn at StoneX Stadium, London, with access to specialist sport science environments, performance analysis software, hardware and industry-informed teaching.
Develop practical skills in collecting, analysing, visualising and communicating performance information for coaches, athletes and sporting organisations.
Complete authentic assessments that mirror professional tasks, including coaching practicals, video feedback, dashboards, presentations, portfolios and applied projects.
Graduate prepared for careers in performance analysis, coaching, sport science, sport data analysis, teaching, physical activity development or postgraduate study.

This course is subject to validation

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Employability

Increase your employment chances through the placement module in Year 3 which turns your theory and practice into real-world experience.

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Industry-informed learning

Study authentic tasks shaped by sport performance analysis, coaching and applied sport settings.

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Specialist sport setting

Learn at StoneX Stadium using sport science facilities, performance analysis technology and professional learning environments.

Student stories and experiences

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Sports and exercise science facilities

Access our state-of-the-art sports facilities at the West Stand, Stone X Stadium

About your course

In Year 1, students build foundations in academic study, sport science, coaching and performance analysis. In Year 2, they develop applied skills in coaching practice, video feedback, data analysis, visualisation, sport analytics and research methods. In Year 3, students apply advanced performance analysis and coaching science through professional practice, work-based learning and an independent dissertation.

Develop the academic, digital and study skills needed for success at university. Students build confidence in academic writing, information searching, communication, reflection and independent learning, preparing them for evidence-informed work across sport and exercise science.

Explore the principles of athletic development, training and conditioning. Students learn how physical preparation, fitness testing and safe practical delivery support performance, while developing applied understanding of training responses and athlete needs.

Build core knowledge across sport and exercise science, including physiological, biomechanical and analytical principles. Students develop foundational practical and data-handling skills that support later study in performance analysis, coaching and sport science.

Introduce the relationship between performance analysis and coaching. Students explore core coaching principles, observation, feedback, basic analysis processes and the role of performance information in supporting athletes and coaches.

Examine how psychological principles and analytical approaches inform sport performance. Students interpret sport-related data and consider how psychological factors, context and evidence can support understanding of athletes, teams and performance environments.

Develop applied coaching and performance-analysis skills. Students plan coaching sessions, analyse coaching approaches, use video-based evidence for feedback and design performance-analysis processes to identify technical issues and propose interventions.

Develop the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct and evaluate research in sport. Students explore research design, ethics, data collection, analysis and proposal development, preparing them for independent dissertation work.

Develop digital literacy and performance insight skills. Students organise and analyse sport datasets, create visualisations and dashboards, interpret performance data, construct evidence-based narratives and produce edited video outputs for coaching and analysis contexts.

Apply performance-analysis methods, technologies and software to investigate sport performance. Students design analysis solutions, generate actionable insights for stakeholders and critically reflect on contemporary professional practice and personal development priorities.

Develop professional experience, employability and reflective practice through work-based learning. Students apply programme skills in sport performance analysis, coaching science or related sport-sector settings and reflect on their professional development.

Critically examine coaching science, talent development, skill acquisition and performance optimisation. Students evaluate pedagogical and feedback approaches, design multidisciplinary coaching interventions and formulate evidence-based plans for professional development.

Undertake an independent research project on a relevant topic in sport performance analysis, coaching science, sport science or applied sport. Students design, conduct, analyse and communicate research with appropriate academic and ethical standards.

To find out more about this course please download the Sport Performance Analysis and Coaching Science BSc (Hons) course specification (PDF).

Innovative teaching and learning

Teaching combines key concept videos, seminars, laboratories, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, fieldwork and practical workshops.

Students learn through applied coaching tasks, performance-analysis activities, data work, dashboards, video feedback and independent study. The course is delivered at StoneX Stadium, London, with access to specialist sport science environments, performance analysis software and hardware, plus university learning, library, wellbeing, careers and disability support services.

A typical full-time semester involves two 30-credit modules delivered across 12 weeks.

Students can expect around 12 timetabled hours per week across the two modules, supported by approximately 38 hours of independent study.

Part-time students normally study fewer modules, with approximately 6 timetabled hours and 19 hours of independent study per week.

Each 30-credit module comprises 72 scheduled teaching hours and 228 independent-study hours.

Students have access to academic tutors, module leaders, programme support, library specialists, IT support, academic writing and maths support, progression advisers, disability and dyslexia services, wellbeing and counselling services, careers and employability support, and placements support through MDX Works.

Students also use the University portal, online learning materials and digital resources.

Assessment is varied and practice-focused. Students may complete coaching practicals, video presentations, dashboards, process logs, portfolios, research proposals, laboratory or data reports, practical vivas, dissertations and professional presentations.

Formative feedback is built into scheduled teaching through quizzes, practical exercises, peer and tutor feedback, discussion and rehearsal.

Students complete a compulsory Year 3 Work Based Practice and Employability module, including a minimum of 50 hours of performance-analysis-related, coaching science or related sport-sector work experience. Opportunities may be supported through University Sports and Recreation, competitive sports teams, industry contacts and MDX Works. Students may also choose an optional sandwich year leading to a Diploma in Employability Studies.

Student training on indoor track — The London Sport Institute

Your learning experience will mirror real life practice with advanced tech and computer analysis.

Sport and exercise students analyse an athlete's movement using digital equipment in a performance laboratory.

Sports students completing performance analysis using a treadmill

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Sports students using the facilities in the West Stand

Study at our world-class facilities: The London Sports Institute

How can the BSc in Sport Performance Analysis and Coaching Science support your career?

Graduates will develop scientific, technical, analytical, communication and professional skills for sport and related sectors.

Potential pathways include sport performance analyst, sport data analyst, coach, sport scientist, performance support practitioner, physical activity development officer, teacher, lecturer or postgraduate study

The degree develops skills in data analysis, video analysis, visualisation, coaching, athlete development, feedback, research, professional reflection and applied problem-solving.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course. It offers placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1,000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as your progress.

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If you want to start your own company, our MDXcelerator student start-up support offers the opportunity to pitch your idea, gain expert mentoring and win funding to launch your business.

Our MDX graduate competencies are the fundamental building blocks in preparing our students for their professional careers.

They were developed by our Careers and Futures service through extensive research and collaboration with global, national and local employers. There was also input from student groups across our campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius.

The competencies are as follows.

Leadership and influence
Curiosity and learning
Communication, empathy and inclusion
Collaborative innovation
Resilience and adaptability
Problem-solving and delivery
Technological agility
Entrepreneurial mindset.

Find out more about graduate competencies at Middlesex.

Students at Middlesex span 122 countries. You will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to the following.

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service
A 20% discount on further postgraduate study or 10% discount for alumni from our academic partners
Raise your personal profile as one of our featured alumni
Continued limited usage of the Sheppard Library
Exclusive MDX alumni networks to connect with your peers.

Entry requirements

At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we’ll support you all the way.

Qualifications

96 UCAS tariff points: including 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language/Literature and either Mathematics or Science.
Degree classification/experience: Typical Level 3 entry: three A Levels with at least one A Level in a science discipline or physical education; or relevant T Level, BTEC, Access to HE Diploma or HE Foundation Science/Sport programme.
International requirements: International applicants require an appropriate qualification and IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning considered in line with Middlesex University regulations.

We’ll always be as flexible as possible and take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning. And, if you don’t quite get the grades you hoped for, we’ll also look at more than your qualifications. Things like your work experience, other achievements and your personal statement.

Our general entry requirements page outlines how we make offers where we have given a range (e.g. CCC in A levels), and how you will be made an offer if you are studying a combination of qualifications (e.g. BTEC and A level). In both cases, we will base this on information you’ve provided on your application.

DBS Checks

DBS may be required where placement or work-based activity involves regulated activity, children or vulnerable groups.

Interviews

Mature students may be interviewed to discuss suitability for Level 4 study. No audition or portfolio is specified in the validation documents.

Mature students (over 21)

Mature applicants without formal qualifications may be considered where they can demonstrate relevant experience and ability.

We welcome students from the UK, EU and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Career support to get you where you want to go after university
Global alumni network and connections

Qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate. You can find out more on your country's support page. If you need help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. That's usually an IELTS 6.0 qualification (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sections). And, if you need help, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.

Interviews

You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course.

Please apply via UCAS using the UCAS code C617.

Need help with your application? Check out our undergraduate application page.

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Fees

The fees below are for the 2027/28 academic year:

UK students¹

Full-time: £10,050*

Part-time: £83 per taught credit

International students²

Full-time students: £18,300

Part-time students: £152 per taught credit

UK Government information on tuition fees for UK undergraduate students in the 2027/2028 academic year

If your course starts on or after 1 January 2027 and you're eligible, you may need to apply for funding through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). This funding may also be available for eligible modules.

More about the LLE

The changes below will apply from 1 August 2027. The government intends to lay regulations implementing these changes in early 2026 and will be subject to Parliamentary procedure. Further information can be found at GOV.UK's tuition fee changes webpage.

For the 2027/28 academic year, it is anticipated that the maximum annual tuition fee applicable to UK undergraduate students for approved providers will increase to:

£10,050 for standard full-time courses
£12,060 for full-time accelerated courses
£7,530 for part-time courses.

This means that if you start your studies in September 2026 on a standard full-time course, you will pay an annual tuition fee of £9,790 for your first year. This will rise to £10,050 for your second year of study starting in September 2027.

Subsequent tuition fee rises for UK undergraduate students

Depending on the duration of your study, your tuition fees for subsequent academic years beyond the 2027/28 academic year may be subject to further inflationary increases by the UK government. This means that the fee set out above is likely to be increased again for the 2028/29 academic year.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students directly in writing at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which the rise may apply.

The following course-related costs (partially funded by the London Sport Institute) are not included in the fees, and you are required to purchase these to complete the course.

First Aid training (~£40)
Sport Institute Sports Kit (~£80)

If you would like to undertake additional qualifications (such as fitness instructing and personal training), there will be added costs associated. This is not a compulsory component, but can help you develop your career.

To help make uni affordable, we do everything we can to support you. Find out more about undergraduate finance and all of our scholarships and bursaries.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase undergraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.