Post Graduation - Football Game Analysis

Description

​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:

1. The Tactical Analyst;
2. 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;​

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Football match analysis is a complex process that requires constant updating of knowledge and skills. This updating is all the more important given that ongoing technological developments create opportunities to improve the analysis of football training sessions and matches. The Postgraduate Course in Football Match Analysis at the University of Maia is based on the new paradigm of higher education, offering a curriculum delivered via e-learning. The main objective of this advanced training is to develop professional skills in the field of football training and match analysis. Achieving this objective is facilitated by a combination of theoretical and practical learning modules, alongside masterclasses led by specialists, which aim to enhance the ability to identify, analyse and communicate patterns of behaviour in football. 

The aim is for students to develop skills in:

• Learning to use specific match analysis software
• Enhancing communication and the production of reports on behavioural patterns
• Deepening the ability to assess actions and behaviours in real-world practical contexts
• Leading performance analysis and scouting departments
• Identifying, analysing and characterising the different phases of a football match
• Selecting the most appropriate performance indicators for player selection
• Developing strategic game plans based on the observation of the adv​

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. ​​​