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Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport
John Laverty
Sport Activity Officer, Magee Sport Centre
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Outline
• Occupations Involving Sport• Occupations Involving the Application of
Science to Sport• What is Sports Science?• Sports Physiology• Sports Biomechanics• Jobs
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Occupations Involving Sport
•Sports Management•Sports Practitioner•Sports Promotion•Sports Reporting•Sports Teaching•Sports Equipment•Sports Law•Sports Betting
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Occupations Involving the Application of Science to Sport
• Physiology• Biomechanics• Psychology• Nutrition• Physiotherapy• Nursing• Occupational Therapy
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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
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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?
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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
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Sports Physiology – What nature of work is involved & where?
• Research Centres• Academic Institutions• Hospitals• Medical Centres• Sport Clubs
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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
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Sports Physiology – What scientific knowledge is required?
• Sports Knowledge• Scientific Knowledge
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Sports Physiology – What qualifications are necessary?
• A level Sciences • BSC• Accreditation with BASES• PhD & MSC
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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?
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Sports Biomechanics - What is it?
Biomechanics is the branch of science concerned with the analysis of
mechanics of human movement
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Sports Biomechanics – What nature of work is involved & where?
• Research Centres• Academic Institutions• Sport Clubs
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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
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Sports Biomechanics – What scientific knowledge is required?
• Sports Knowledge• Scientific Knowledge
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Sports Biomechanics – What qualifications are necessary?
• A level Sciences• BSC• Accreditation with BASES• PhD & MSC
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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
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Job Statistics
40% - Sport & Leisure40% - Financial Services/Banking/Medical
20% - Teaching/Research
1998 UCAS report
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Further Information
www.bases.org.uk
www.sportsci.org
www.humankinetics.com
www.biophysics.org
www.sportscoachuk.org
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Questions?
Thank you for your time
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Contact Us
• (028)71675424• www.sportsulster.com• [email protected] • Facebook - ‘Magee Sport Centre’