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Sports Data Analyst (Performance & Training Analytics)

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The Sports Data Analyst program equips coaches and fitness professionals to leverage data for performance optimization. 

 

Combining online theory and practical workshops, you’ll learn to collect, analyze, and interpret athlete data using modern tools, enhancing training, recovery, and injury prevention — earning a recognized A4 Certificate in Sports Data Analysis.

Format & Location

Hybrid program (online theory + in-person/online practical workshops)

Delivered in collaboration with sports science labs and analytics centers

Blends data science, physiology, and performance management

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of training principles and human performance

No prior coding experience required (data tools introduced from basics)

Who is this for

Coaches, trainers, and fitness professionals who want to leverage data in performance optimization
Sports enthusiasts with an interest in analytics, tracking, and digital performance tools
Individuals looking to bridge the gap between sport science and technology

Who this is NOT for

Those with no interest in analytical tools or data-driven work

Individuals looking for purely coaching-based education

What You’ll Get

Knowledge of data collection, tracking technologies, and performance metrics
Ability to interpret data for training optimization, recovery, and injury prevention
Skills to use tools such as Excel, GPS systems, HR monitoring, and motion tracking software
Understanding of how to turn data into actionable coaching insights
A4 Certificate – Sports Data Analyst

Course Content

Learn sports data analysis, athlete monitoring, visualization, performance metrics, wearable tech, reporting, and coaching communication skills.

Theoretical Modules

Introduction to sports data and performance indicators
Physiology of training load and recovery metrics
Fundamentals of data analysis and visualization
Athlete monitoring systems and wearable technology
Data ethics, privacy, and interpretation

Workshops & Practice

Collecting and cleaning performance data
Using Excel, Google Sheets, and basic analytics software
GPS & heart rate monitoring in practice
Data visualization and reporting
Case studies: real athlete and team datasets

Professional Skills

Communicating data insights to coaches and athletes
Integrating analytics into coaching plans
Career opportunities in sports science, clubs, and federations

Why Choose This Program

Learn from sports scientists and data professionals
Gain hands-on experience with real performance datasets
Develop a highly sought-after skillset in modern sport and fitness industries
Open opportunities in clubs, federations, analytics startups, and fitness tech

Client feedback

„The Sports Data Analyst program helped me connect training and numbers — I can now quantify what used to be intuition.“
„It’s the future of coaching: data meets human performance.“

Workshop schedule

Soon we well update this and other workshop pages with time tables, and you will be able to sign up.

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