Sport Science Year 10
PT vs Sport Science Personal Trainer Sport Scientist Work with general public who want to get fit or lose weight Continual discussion with client to determine which areas of fitness they would like to work on Can give general advice on nutrition Works with people who are already fit e.g sport teams, individual athletes Complete fitness test in lab and use data to determine which fitness components need improvement specific to the clients area of sport Manage people with chronic medical problems
Fitness centre manager PT Fitness programmer
Exercise scientist Testing and training of elite athletes to improve performance Work in laboratories Some sporting equipment manufacturers employ sports scientists to help design racquets, bats, balls, shoes, etc.
Coach Coach/ Development officer Work with elite teams Work in the community or institute of sport
Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart surgery Heart disease, obesity Exercise Rehabilitation Injured (sport or the work place) Disabilities