--- title: Introduction to sports analytics --- [Skip to content](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/introduction-sports-analytics#main-content) [![logo-bihub-escut-color-text-blanc](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-bihub-escut-color-text-blanc.webp?width=388&height=80&name=logo-bihub-escut-color-text-blanc.webp)Homepage](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/barcainnovationhub.fcbarcelona.com?hsLang=en) --- Certificate Sports Analytics # Introduction to sports analytics Duration At your own pace, whenever you have time Available 4 months Start Date Instant access Format Online Price 675 € [Sign up now →](https://community.barcainnovationhub.com/checkout-link/?products=9208:1) ✓ Secure payment✓ Immediate access They trust BIHUB +15.000 Global Alumni 120 countries Represented 4.7 / 5 Satisfaction FCB UEFA FIFA There is a great need for expertise in sports analytics in professional sports. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of sports analytics. This course begins with an introduction to the science of movement in sports and different types of key performance indicators that have been evidenced to affect performance. You will learn which are the most relevant key performance indicators, and how to collect and examine them effectively. Then, you will learn how to interpret your findings and translate them into relevant information that players, coaches, and staff can implement to enhance performance. ### ORGANISED BY: ![logo-bihub-1.png-1](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hubfs/logo-bihub-1.png-1.webp) LEARNING OUTCOMES ## What you’ll achieve by the end Implement the tools, methods and strategies in relation to tactical analysis in football, providing specific skills to satisfy the demand for specific roles by professional clubs. Identify the parameters and tactical elements of the start phase of the game, in order to select, organize and transmit the most important information effectively through the use of technological tools. Understand the importance of ABP in current football and, above all, obtain resources and criteria to develop the analysis of this type of actions. Apply the most relevant theoretical and practical content for the analysis of the high blood pressure phase in football, which will allow you to identify and recognize the different high blood pressure situations, as well as propose tasks for its training. Learn about a new observation methodology focused on Formative Football based on your own team, from training sessions to matches. PLAN OF STUDY ## What you’ll learn 01 ### Key Performance Indicators 4 modules \+ - Module 1: Science of Movement, Anatomy, and Physiology - Module 2: Physical and Physiological Key Performance Indicators - Module 3: Psychological and Environment Key Performance Indicators - Module 4: Comprehensive internal and external load quantification for Load Management 02 ### Wearable Technology 4 modules \+ - Module 1: Introduction to Wearable Technology –Non-Feedback and Feedback - Module 1: Introduction to Wearable Technology –Non-Feedback and FeedbackModule 2: Evaluating the performance of Technology: Using Sleep Technology as an example - Module 3: How to choose a device - Module 4: Interpreting Data 03 ### Theoretical Statistical Knowledge of Sports Analytics 4 modules \+ - Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Statistics and Rstudio - Module 2: Exploratory and Descriptive Analytics in R - Module 3: Statistical Modelling in R - Module 4: Analytics in R 04 ### Art of communicating the data 4 modules \+ - Module 1: Communicating Data - Module 2: Relaying information to Performance Staff. What to do and what not to do - Module 3: Relaying information to Front Office. What to do and what not to do - Module 4: Relaying Information to Coaches & Players. What To Do and What Not To Do BONUS ### Live online masterclasses \+ - Throughout the duration of the course, you will be able to join various live online masterclasses led by industry professionals. These will give you a broad overview of the sector. ACADEMIC STAFF ## Learn from practising professionals ![orena-martin-profile-1.jpg](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hubfs/orena-martin-profile-1.jpg.webp) ### Lorena Martin Assistant professor of Clinical Data sciences and operations at the University of Sotuthern California. Former Director of High performance for the Seattle Mariners. Former Director of Sports performance analytics for the Los Angeles Lakers. ![angus-mugford-2](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hubfs/angus-mugford-2.jpg) ### Angus Mugford PhD CMPC Senior Vice president, New Jersey Devils. ![grandner.png](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hubfs/grandner.png.webp) ### Michael Gradner Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine and the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona. Methodology ## What is your learning experience like? ### Multi-device platform Access to study materials 24 hours a day, wherever you are and from any device. ### Self-paced learning Once you have registered, the content will be available immediately. The programme is designed to be completed at your own pace throughout the course duration, offering students maximum flexibility in terms of study hours. ### Assessment Each module includes videos, PDF notes, self-assessment exercises and an exam. In addition, throughout the course, you will be able to join live masterclasses on the topics of your choice. ### Alumni community Forums for discussion and interaction with industry professionals. Brochure ### Download the program brochure Leave us your email and get the complete brochure in your inbox. Certification ## Certification ![Barça Innovation Hub Certificate](https://landings.barcainnovationhub.com/hubfs/diploma-default.png) - Barça Innovation Hub Certificate - Access to the global alumni network Testimonials ## What our alumni say NG ### Nikos Georgiou The diploma helped me better understand the balance between data analysis, tactical insight, and the human side of football evaluation, encouraging me to think more critically about the game and continue growing professionally in football. ★★★★★ AK ### Ahmad Sallehin Khalid Experiencing FC Barcelona’s educational platform showed me firsthand why they are "Més Que Un Club". It’s a philosophy that connects tactical analysis, innovation, and passion for the game in a truly unique way. ★★★★★ SA ### Sotiria Alexiou The program involved self-directed learning, including reading materials, watching lectures, and completing practical activities that pushed me to think more deeply about athlete behavior, motivation, communication, and performance under pressure. ★★★★★ ### Do you have any questions? 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