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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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Questions?
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• (028)71675424• www.sportsulster.com• [email protected] • Facebook - ‘Magee Sport Centre’
