1. Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport John Laverty Sport Activity Officer, Magee Sport Centre

2. Outline Occupations Involving Sport Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport What is Sports Science? Sports Physiology Sports Biomechanics Jobs

3. Occupations Involving Sport Sports Management Sports Practitioner Sports Promotion Sports Reporting Sports Teaching Sports Equipment Sports Law Sports Betting

4. Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport Physiology Biomechanics Psychology Nutrition Physiotherapy Nursing Occupational Therapy

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. Sports Physiology – What nature of work is involved & where? Research Centres Academic Institutions Hospitals Medical Centres Sport Clubs

9. 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

10. Sports Physiology – What scientific knowledge is required? Sports Knowledge Scientific Knowledge

11. Sports Physiology – What qualifications are necessary? A level Sciences BSC Accreditation with BASES PhD & MSC

12. 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?

13. Sports Biomechanics - What is it? Biomechanics is the branch of science concerned with the analysis of mechanics of human movement

14. Sports Biomechanics – What nature of work is involved & where? Research Centres Academic Institutions Sport Clubs

15. 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

16. Sports Biomechanics – What scientific knowledge is required? Sports Knowledge Scientific Knowledge

17. Sports Biomechanics – What qualifications are necessary? A level Sciences BSC Accreditation with BASES PhD & MSC

18. 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

19. Job Statistics 40% - Sport & Leisure 40% - Financial Services/Banking/Medical 20% - Teaching/Research 1998 UCAS report

20. Further Information www.bases.org.uk www.sportsci.org www.humankinetics.com www.biophysics.org www.sportscoachuk.org

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