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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 & Leisure 40% - 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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Be Active – Be Involved – Be Outstanding Questions? Thank you for your time
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Contact Us (028)71675424 www.sportsulster.com j.laverty@ulster.ac.uk Facebook - Magee Sport Centre
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