| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-19 | - |
Program Overview
Key Facts
- Module code: SPSP072
- Start date: 19 Jan 2026
- Application deadline: 5 Jan 2026
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Time commitment: 10 hours per week
- Credit value SCQF: 20
- SCQF level: Level 11
- Fees: Home: £483; International: £672
- Mode of study: part time
- Delivery: online
Overview
This module is about enhancing your decision-making and problem-solving abilities as a sport coach by using objective methods. We will explore the practical use of sports science methods relating to the objective measurement and analysis of performance demands in your sport.
In this module you'll:
- Explore the demands of your sport.
- Develop your critical understanding of measurement and analyses of performance data.
- Enhance your decision-making processes as a coach through more objective methods.
- Consider the ethical basis of using data in sport.
- Case studies will also be presented to illustrate how theory is applied to coaching practice.
Objectives
- Demonstrate critical understanding of measurement and analysis of performance in sport;
- Justify, through appraisal and synthesis of research, potential improvements to performance in relation to the demands of your sport;
- Engage with critical thinking and problem-solving discussions.
Structure and Content
This module explores performance from a holistic perspective, considering a wide range of theories and methods than can be applied in a broad coaching context.
- Introduction to understanding performance
- Advanced technology and metrics
- Case studies and applied practice in performance analysis
Delivery and Assessment
The module is a blended-learning one, including lectures, seminars, discussions and drop-ins.
The assessment will include submission of a case-study and associated learning tasks.
Module Coordinator
Dr Andrew Kirkland
Employability
The module focuses on enhancing decision-making and problem-solving abilities as a sport coach, which are fundamental to professional practice in coaching and are transferable to a wide variety of industries.
University of Stirling
Overview:
University of Stirling is a public university located in Stirling, Scotland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on providing a flexible and engaging learning experience. The university is known for its commitment to research and its dedication to making a positive impact on the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a welcoming environment for new students, offering a variety of welcome activities to help them adjust to life at Stirling. The campus is known for its beautiful setting and offers a range of facilities and resources for students, including accommodation, sports facilities, and a library.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Flexible undergraduate degree courses:
The university offers over 170 flexible undergraduate degree courses.Commitment to research:
The university is dedicated to research and its impact on the world.Focus on sport:
Stirling is known as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, offering a strong combination of sport and education.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has a Strategic Plan 2030 that outlines its vision for the future. The plan aims to make a difference in people's lives and be a force for good in the world.
