Sports Coaching & Performance Analysis FD

<strong>Ready to Turn Your Passion for Sport into a Professional Career?</strong><br/><br/>Are you a sports enthusiast dreaming of a career that’s at the cutting edge of coaching and performance analysis? The Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis is your ticket to the fast-paced, data-driven world of modern sports.<br/><br/>This innovative two-year course, delivered face-to-face in Belfast Met Millfield Campus, is designed for school leavers and / or individuals with Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) who qualify for entry into Higher Education.<br/><br/>Whether you aspire to coach elite athletes, improve grassroots sports, or become a performance analysis expert, this course sets you on the path to success.<br/><br/><strong>Why Choose This Course?</strong><br/>Real-World Experience<br/><br/>Train with industry-standard technology used by top professionals, including:<br/><strong>STATSports GPS trackers</strong> for live performance monitoring<br/><strong>Veo and Hudl sports cameras</strong> for tactical and technical analysis<br/><strong>Polar and Garmin heart rate monitors</strong> to track physiological responses<br/><strong>Force plates</strong> for movement analysis.<br/><br/>Apply your skills working within the Belfast Met Sports Academies, including football, rugby, and boxing, as well as through external work placements with the College’s industry partnerships.<br/><br/>These placements allow you to gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in professional environments, preparing you for the competitive sports industry.<br/><br/><strong>Set Yourself Apart in the Sports Industry</strong><br/>Sports coaching and performance analysis have transformed, with technology and evidence-based approaches now raising standards across the board. By enrolling, you’ll learn to:<br/><strong>Analyse and interpret objective data to improve performance.</strong><br/><strong>Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary coaching team.</strong><br/><strong>Use cutting-edge technology to develop coaching sessions informed by real-world data.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Where Could This Course Take You?</strong><br/>This qualification opens doors to exciting careers in:<br/><strong>Sports Coaching</strong><br/><strong>Performance Analysis</strong><br/><strong>Strength & Conditioning</strong><br/><strong>Sports Science Support</strong><br/><br/>Progression opportunities include top-up degrees in Sports Coaching or Performance Analysis and beyond.<br/><br/><strong>Is This Course for You?</strong><br/>If youre a school leaver or have Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and are ready to:<br/><strong>Transform your passion for sport into a rewarding career.</strong><br/><strong>Get hands-on with cutting-edge technology.</strong><br/><strong>Gain real-world experience through external placements and partnerships.</strong> <br/>then this course is the perfect match!<br/><br/><strong>Your Career Starts Here</strong><br/>Don’t just follow the game—shape its future.<br/>Apply now and become part of the next generation of sports coaches and performance analysts!<br/><br/>Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.<br/>https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.belfastmet.ac.uk%2Fmedia%2Fgjoj3uq4%2Fbelfast-met-terms-and-conditions-for-enrolment-and-application-2026-27-v1-oct-2025.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK<br/><br/>OU Handbooks and Regulations can be found under the Higher Education section of our public documents:<br/>https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/about-us/corporate-information/public-documents<br/><br/><strong>Delivery will include 1 day per week in TQ campus</strong>