Sports Science Degrees Explained

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Explained

SPORTS SCIENCE DEGREES


Richard Mallett

SPORTS SCIENCE DEGREES EXPLAINED A sports science degree revolves around the relationship between the human body and exercise. This type of degree course explores lots of different branches of science, including biomechanics, biochemistry, physiology, muscle mechanics, biokinetics, and psychology. Entering Sports Science The most valuable subject for entering a sports science degree is biology. Students with good grades in other science subjects such as chemistry and physics, as well as physical education, will also have a solid background. Other relevant subjects include food technology for those interested in a career in sports nutrition, and psychology for those looking to enter the sports psychology field.


Richard Mallett

Sports Science Careers There are numerous career options for those that have completed a degree in sports science, the most popular of which is sports management. Sports education, such as teaching physical education in schools or becoming a personal trainer, is also an option. Some careers may require additional specialist study, such as those wanting to become sports psychologists or physiotherapists. A burgeoning area for sports science graduates is sports nutrition, as society becomes more health conscious.

“There are numerous career options for those that have completed a degree in sports science, the most popular of which is sports management.�


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