Certificate in Learning Design for Sports Performance Feedback

We believe video is the most powerful sports feedback tool to enable reflection, empower discussions and impact better decision making from athletes and coaches in performance sport. 

This course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to translate valuable insights by designing effective learning interventions and video feedback strategies within their performance sport environments.

Students will explore the principles of learning design for video feedback in performance sport, and the digital tools which support the planning, delivery and evaluation of performance feedback. 

The course provides an opportunity for professional and peer reflection on the performance impact and return on investment delivered by performance analysis processes.

Entry Requirements:

Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree H2.2 or equivalent. Evidence of English Language Proficiency (IELTS). 3+ Year's experience as an applied sports performance  analyst. Option for Recognition of Prior Learning according to ATU policy.

Examinations and Assessment:

The certificate is examined 100% on continuous assessment. This typically consists of a mix of project work and activities which build an Eportfolio for the student such as the development of a service management tool-kit, the design of feedback interventions and strategy, and structured reflections on practice.

Who Should Apply:

This course is for experienced sports coaches and sports analysts want to take their practice to the next level. These professionals are heavily invested in helping to create feedback environments which bring insights to life and deliver performance impact. 

The course offers a unique, multi-sport, professional development opportunity which is university certified at post-graduate level (15ECTS) and can be used to contribute to further study in ATU or other institutions internationally.

It is aimed at established front line professionals in strategic roles within sports analysis and coaching departments where management and evaluation of feedback processes are prominent in their role. The course is suitable for international applicants and aims to build a community of creative professionals in this emerging area.

On Campus Requirements:

The course is delivered completely online with optional attendance at 1-2 in person workshops or industry engagement events in the course of the semester.

Recommended Study Hours:

This short part time course will be delivered completely online with high levels of peer interaction. There are up to 6 hours of live online lectures per week for 12 weeks with additional independent learning and coursework of up to 10 hours.