Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis (Football)
Victoria University
About
Professional and semi-professional football (soccer) clubs are constantly seeking a competitive advantage.
The performance-analysis skills, in particular video-analysis skills, you acquire in our football-analysis course will help you find a career that fits with your passion for football.
You'll gain outstanding knowledge of the relevant technology and an overall understanding of performance and sport science.
Your theoretical knowledge and practical skills will set you up to work as a successful performance analyst.
This course features an initial face-to-face burst mode, online learning and practical sessions with a leading performance-analysis company.
Structure
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis in Football, students will be required to complete 48 credit points consisting of:
- 48 credit points professional core units
Course structure and units
- Current Issues and Trends in Football Unit code SFS6001 Credits12
- Monitoring Load and Recovery in Football Unit code SFS6005 Credits12
- Applied Sports Statistics Unit code SFS7010 Credits12
- Performance Analysis in Football Unit code SFS7016 Credits12
Entry requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Contextualise knowledge and theory in relation to current issues in sport, using expertise from different sport-related disciplines to shape innovative practice in football science and performance; | |
| | 2. | Analyse and evaluate current issues in sport to exemplify and guide ethical behaviour and integrity within diverse national and international contexts; | |
| | 3. | Formulate and present in response to contemporary and future sports/football challenges and evaluate outcomes to adapt and improve performance; | |
| | 4. | Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to research in the field of Sport and in particular Football; and, | |
| | 5. | Implement an industry recognised best practice analysis program to exhibit fundamental video analysis skills in the football codes. | |
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