Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport

John Laverty

Sport Activity Officer, Magee Sport Centre

Outline

• Occupations Involving Sport• Occupations Involving the Application of

Science to Sport• What is Sports Science?• Sports Physiology• Sports Biomechanics• Jobs

Occupations Involving Sport

•Sports Management•Sports Practitioner•Sports Promotion•Sports Reporting•Sports Teaching•Sports Equipment•Sports Law•Sports Betting

Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport

• Physiology• Biomechanics• Psychology• Nutrition• Physiotherapy• Nursing• Occupational Therapy

What is Sports Science?

Sport Science is the application of scientific principles through sport &

exercise. This can be achieved through:• Physiology• Biomechanics• Psychology• Interdisciplinary Methods

Sports Physiology

• What is it?• What nature of work is involved &

where?• How is the job linked to Sport?• What scientific knowledge is required?• What qualifications are necessary?

Sports Physiology – What is it?

Physiology is the branch of biological sciences which is concerned with the

way the body responds to exercise and training

Sports Physiology – What nature of work is involved & where?

• Research Centres• Academic Institutions• Hospitals• Medical Centres• Sport Clubs

Sports Physiology – How is the job linked to sport?

Physiology investigates responses & adaptations to muscular activity in

humans or animals, and we use this knowledge to improve human

performance

Sports Physiology – What scientific knowledge is required?

• Sports Knowledge• Scientific Knowledge

Sports Physiology – What qualifications are necessary?

• A level Sciences • BSC• Accreditation with BASES• PhD & MSC

Sports Biomechanics

• What is it?• What nature of work is involved &

where?• How is the job linked to Sport?• What scientific knowledge is required?• What qualifications are necessary?

Sports Biomechanics - What is it?

Biomechanics is the branch of science concerned with the analysis of

mechanics of human movement

Sports Biomechanics – What nature of work is involved & where?

• Research Centres• Academic Institutions• Sport Clubs

Sports Biomechanics - How is the job linked to Sport?

• Identification of optimal technique for enhancing performance

• Analysis of body loading to determine safest method for performing a particular sport

• Assessment of muscular recruitment and loading

• Analysis of sport & exercise equipment

Sports Biomechanics – What scientific knowledge is required?

• Sports Knowledge• Scientific Knowledge

Sports Biomechanics – What qualifications are necessary?

• A level Sciences• BSC• Accreditation with BASES• PhD & MSC

Jobs Available

• PhD Studentships• Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport• Research Assistant• Lecturer in Strength & Conditioning• Graduate Assistant in Sports Studies• Teaching Assistant

www.jobs.ac.uk

Job Statistics

40% - Sport & Leisure40% - Financial Services/Banking/Medical

20% - Teaching/Research

1998 UCAS report

Further Information

www.bases.org.uk

www.sportsci.org

www.humankinetics.com

www.biophysics.org

www.sportscoachuk.org

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