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Majors & Degrees

Sport Analytics and Performance Technologies Minor

Credits

18

Start Terms

Fall

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Spring

Available

On Campus

Tuition

$8,956.50

estimated cost per semester

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Turn your passion for athletics and innovation into a powerful career advantage in one of the fastest-growing sectors of sports technology. With a sport analytics and performance technologies minor from DSU, you’ll gain essential data analysis and training optimization skills, making you valuable in areas of healthcare, sports, and tech.

Through courses like data and sports analytics, performance technology, and brand management, you will establish a strong foundation in collecting and utilizing data to improve athletic outcomes. Whether you're interested in enhancing individual athlete performance or contributing to team strategy, this allows you to combine science, technology, and sports.

A competitive advantage

As the demand for data-driven insights in sports continues to grow, professionals who understand how to interpret and apply athletic performance data are in high demand. This minor opens doors to a range of exciting careers at the intersection of sports and technology. The hands-on knowledge you gain from this program will set you apart in a competitive job market.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the sport analytics and performance technologies minor, students will:

  • Build a strong foundation in computer programming and sport industry knowledge, including business, economics, and management.
  • Collect and analyze sports data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Apply advanced statistical techniques to evaluate player and team performance across various sports.
  • Use analytics tools and technologies to solve real-world challenges in sports and fitness.
  • Be able to communicate insights effectively through data visualizations and written reports.
  • Be able to think critically to identify problems and develop data-driven solutions.

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