Sports Performance CertHE

The overarching purpose of the programme is to expose the students to contemporary training methodologies in the applied sciences to understand the high-performance sport landscape. In addition, students will be equipped with a number of lifelong skills to navigate the digital world they are confronted with to embed wellbeing and resilience. The students will understand the high-performance landscape through exposure to inter and multi-disciplinary team approaches.  <br/><br/>More specifically the programme aims to: <br/><br/>To explore applied sport and exercise science discipline-based approaches to implement training methodologies to optimise performance, support injury prevention and rehabilitation and to enhance lifestyle and wellbeing.   <br/><br/>To gain critical insight of the creation of digital content to enhance media relations, revenue generation, personal brand building, sponsorship opportunities, legacy building and community impact.   <br/><br/>To explore the links between coach behaviours, coach-athlete relationships, leadership styles and organisational culture in fostering the creation of high performing environments.   <br/><br/>To allow the development of personal growth, confidence, resilience and application of knowledge to real life and high-performance sport encounters.