Course Coordinator
Diogo Alexandre Martins Coutinho
The
Postgraduate Course in Football Game Analysis consists of advanced training carried out via
e-learning, the purpose of which is to provide training in the scope of observation and analysis of performance in training and football matches, with this specific training being at an advanced level in two areas of performance analysis:
- The Tactical Analyst;
- The Scout;
It is intended that students upon completion of this postgraduate course will be able to:
-
Master the advanced use of
specific Game Analysis software;
- Apply
data processing,
analysis and visualization methods.
- Identify and describe different
performance indicators and visualization techniques;
- Present
logical arguments through effective
communication in reports;
This postgraduate course is preferably aimed at professionals in the field of sport who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop skills in the field of game analysis and football scouting, and who are:
Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Sports Sciences, Data Sciences or related areas;
or alternatively holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the ability to undertake this postgraduate degree by the Scientific Council of the University of Maia.
Description
Football match analysis is a complex process that requires constant updating of knowledge and skills. This update is even more important, as constant technological evolution creates opportunities to improve the process of analyzing football training and matches. The Postgraduate Course in Football Game Analysis at the University of Maia is based on the new paradigm of higher education, through an e-learning curricular offering. This advanced training has the main objective of developing professional skills within the scope of analyzing training and the game in football. Achieving this objective involves the existence of theoretical and practical learning modules, and master classes led by experts, which aim to improve the ability to identify, analyze and communicate patterns of behavior in football. It is intended that students develop skills at the level of:
- Learn to manipulate specific game analysis software
- Nurture communication and reporting of behavior patterns
- Deepen the ability to evaluate actions and behaviors in real practice contexts
- Lead performance analysis and scouting departments
- Identify, Analyze and Characterize the Different Stages of the Football Game
- Select the most appropriate performance indicators for player selection
- Develop strategic plans for the game based on observation of the opponent.
Differentiating Aspects
This postgraduate degree stands out for its e-learning training proposal. Taking into account the specialization in the scope of performance analysis, this postgraduate course provides students with the possibility of learning to manipulate different instruments in the analysis of sports performance, such as Métrica Sports.
The innovative study plan offers a true synergy between the theoretical and practical components taught by teachers with experience in the area of observation and performance analysis in high-performance contexts. This training also offers the opportunity to participate in master classes led by recognized experts, whose objective is to improve the practical application of this postgraduate degree, encouraging the resolution of real problems and challenges in the daily lives of these professionals.