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Sport Performance Analytics
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With constant advances in technology and the surge in performance data available from athletes, the sports industry is in need of professionals who can make sense of these metrics. As a result, sport performance analytics is one of the fastest-growthing fields in athletics, fitness and health. Analysts in this field transform the way athletes train and compete while preventing injury. Sport performance analytics requires a strong background in data science, statistical modeling and critical thinking skills. To coaches and teams, analytics is a way for them to fine-tune training and performance, but to analysts, sport analytics is a perfect blend of data science and sport science that allows athletes and teams to achieve a competitive advantage.
Areas of Study
Probability
Statistical Inference
Calculus and Advanced Mathematics
Programming
Statistical software such as SAS and R
Regression
ANOVA and Design of Experiments
Sports Performance Analytics
Wearable Technology and Performance Analysis
Predictive Analytics in Sports
Game theory
Strategy and behavior analysis in sports
Graduate Options
Statistician
Data Scientist
Analyst
Risk Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Quantitative sports researcher
Game operations associate
Data and analytics insights, reporting
Risk assessment analyst
Sports statistical analyst
Sports sales analyst
Sports statistician
Market research analyst
Career Options
Applied statistics
Data science
Sport analytics
Sport management
Business analytics
Biostatistics
Economics
Education statistics
What’s special about this program?
In addition to core competencies in math, computer science and statistics courses, students in the sport performance analytics program here at UD will enhance their statistical knowledge by applying their technical skills to athletics.
Our unique program provides students with the tools to collect, analyze and interpret player performance data so that decision-makers, such as coaches and athletic trainers, can make data-driven decisions for their teams or athletes. Our students build a strong foundation in statistical theory, complemented by hands-on experience with applied programming and modeling tools and a sport performance analytics internship experience. With the opportunity to take coursework in analytical statistics, predictive modeling, sport management and game studies, students graduate ready to work at the intersection of sports and technology.
Graduates of this program have career opportunities ranging from quantitative sports analysts and data scientists to game operations associates and market researchers. Students with a sport performance analytics degree can thrive in professional and college sports, sports media companies, wearable technology companies, sports gambling companies, and sporting goods manufacturers. Graduates are positioned for a high-paying career after graduation.
Sample curriculum
First Year Seminar |
SPAX 232 – Sports Performance Analytics |
STAT 200 – Basic Statistical Practice |
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MATH 231 – Integrated Calculus IA or MATH 241 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
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APEC 150 – Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
SPTM/SPAX 212 – Introduction to Sports Analytics
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MATH 232 – Integrated Calculus IB (If necessary) |
APEC 135 – Introduction to Data Analysis
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ENGL 110 – First-Year Writing |
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SPTM 210 – Introduction to Sport Management
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STAT 409 – Regression and Experimental Design |
APEC 310 Strategy and Behavior or APEC 315 – Behavioral Economics
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SPAX 268 – Sports Performance Analytics Practicum |
STAT 408 – Statistical Research Methods
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CISC 220 – Data Structures |
MATH 242 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus B
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COMM 212 – Public Speaking |
CISC 210 – Introduction to Systems Programming
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Breadth Requirement 1/2 |
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MATH 230 – Finite Mathematics with Applications
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STAT 471 – Mathematical Statistics |
STAT 470 – Probability Theory in Statistics |
SPTM 419 – Ethics and Issues in Sport Management |
SPAX 402 – Predictive Analysis with Athletics Data |
SPAX 403 – Wearable Technology and Performance Analysis |
STAT 474 – Statistical Programming |
Restricted elective 1/3
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KAAP 180 – Introduction to Exercise Science |
Second Writing Requirement |
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SPAX 464 – Internship |
SPAX 464 – Internship |
Restricted Elective 2/3
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Restricted Elective 3/3 |
Breadth Requirement 2/2
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Free Elective |
Multicultural Requirement
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Free Elective |
Free Elective
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Free Elective |
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