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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

The aim of the program is (1) to train experts and entrepreneurs in Performance Analysis in Sport; (2) to offer specialized quality education meeting labour market demands in sports training area; (3) to provide graduates skills that are obtained from modern sources of knowledge focussed on performance analysis in sports, and is interrelated with necessary knowledge and skills to develop career in international settings both in the field of sports professionals and in recreational activities.

Studies for postgraduates at Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, and Lithuanian Sports University will be based on student-centred activity, where students are responsible for managing their study process at three different countries.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A) Knowledge and understanding

Demonstrate a specialist knowledge in selected areas of sport performance analysis that contribute to performance development;
Integrate and apply knowledge, awareness and understandin to the enhancement of athletic performance;
Demonstrate the analytical, critical and synthesis skills required to conduct personal and group research in selected areas of performance analysis in sports and related areas;

B) Cognitive skills

Demonstrate the ability to conduct an independent research project (dissertation) from the identification of the research question to the communication of the findings;
Apply critical and reflective skills and techniques in analytical manner to experimental and case study situations to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed intervention;
Take responsibility for their own learning and continued development through a supported progress of personal development and planning (PDP).

C) Other key skills and social competence

Communicate effectively in various forms of written, visual and oral presentations;
Reason scientifically, make critical judgements, measure, evaluate and problems solve;
Demonstrate a reflective approach to practice;
Use information technology to gather information, handle and manage data and present visual material appropriately;
Apply the skills needed for academic and scholarly, enquiry and research;
Critically evaluate research and other information and evidence;
Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of underpinning theory;
Demonstrate competent research skills, to include those of: consideration of ethics in research, scientific observation, measurement, hypothesis setting and testing, reduction of error, data interpretation, report-writing;
Sensitive to contextual and interpersonal factors and become independent, pragmatic, critical scholars;
Present logical, structured and critical arguments by communicating effectively in the writing of reports, oral presentations, papers and thesis.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates will accumulate abilities to focus their activity on a performance analysis at sports clubs, research institutes or rehabilitation centres.

They will have possibility to supervise and develop athletes’ follow-up plans in sports clubs and research laboratories (technical documents, experimental systems, laboratory education, etc.).

The graduates will be able to work as managers in Technical Departments of national and international sports organisations or in other positions directly linked to Sport Performance research.

They will have the opportunity to prolong their carrier in doctoral studies.

The graduates will be ready to function in the global market settings at international business entities that are responsible for sports and recreation technologies and innovations. International studies, interdisciplinary methods as well as team work will greatly contribute not only the graduates’ employability, but also will enhance and foster their readiness to start their own businesses, start-ups in the areas of creation and development of modern sports and recreational technologies.

TESTEMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

"In my opinion, this is an excelent experience in which all students should be involved, due to its richness both academic and personally (...) For those who are planning to study Performance Analysis, be aware that sport clubs are starting to recruit professionals specialized in this area (...) enjoy and take advantge of all oportunities that will surely appear in a near future."

José Miguel Araújo, IMPAS student in 2014/2015

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

Studies for postgraduates at Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, and Lithuanian Sports University will be based on student-centred activity, where students are responsible for managing their study process at three different countries.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A) Knowledge and understanding

Demonstrate a specialist knowledge in selected areas of sport performance analysis that contribute to performance development;

Integrate and apply knowledge, awareness and understandin to the enhancement of athletic performance;

Demonstrate the analytical, critical and synthesis skills required to conduct personal and group research in selected areas of performance analysis in sports and related areas;

B) Cognitive skills

Demonstrate the ability to conduct an independent research project (dissertation) from the identification of the research question to the communication of the findings;

Apply critical and reflective skills and techniques in analytical manner to experimental and case study situations to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed intervention;

Take responsibility for their own learning and continued development through a supported progress of personal development and planning (PDP).

C) Other key skills and social competence

Communicate effectively in various forms of written, visual and oral presentations;

Reason scientifically, make critical judgements, measure, evaluate and problems solve;

Demonstrate a reflective approach to practice;

Use information technology to gather information, handle and manage data and present visual material appropriately;

Apply the skills needed for academic and scholarly, enquiry and research;

Critically evaluate research and other information and evidence;

Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of underpinning theory;

Demonstrate competent research skills, to include those of: consideration of ethics in research, scientific observation, measurement, hypothesis setting and testing, reduction of error, data interpretation, report-writing;

Sensitive to contextual and interpersonal factors and become independent, pragmatic, critical scholars;

Present logical, structured and critical arguments by communicating effectively in the writing of reports, oral presentations, papers and thesis.

TESTEMONIALS