Top Career Choices in Sports Science

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Top Career Choices in Sports Science


The chief focus of sports science is the study of relation between exercise and the human body. This impact of exercise is studied at a cellular level and the body as a whole. Needless to say the most common place that most people who study sports science end up is the sports performance industry. There is tough competition in the sports industry and sports science professionals are in great demand. Sports science is the study of different disciplines like physiology, bio mechanics and nutrition, along with business and management skills.


Let us look at the different specializations in the field of sports science Exercise Physiology· Bio mechanics· Sports Medicine· Sport Psychology· Sports Nutrition.


Exercise Physiology

Exercise physiology is the study of the response of the human body to exercise. When you indulge in vigorous physical activity then there are changes in the metabolism and physiology of the different parts of your body like the heart, lungs, and muscles. There are also structural changes in the cells of the body. Exercise physiology helps in determining the fitness of a person especially in the sports field.


Bio mechanicsÂ

Biomechanics involves the study of how the systems and structures of the human body react to different forces and external stimulus. It focuses on how the skeletal system and musculature of the human body work under different conditions.


Sports Medicine Medical treatment of injuries during sports activity is provided by people who specialize in sports medicine. This treatment is different from the normal doctor’s treatment. This is the reason that people study sports medicine specially even if they are doctors by qualification.


Sport Psychology This is the study of how a person’s psychology affects performance in the sports arena. It affects not just the performance, but also the practice exercise and physical activity of sportspersons. Nowadays, psychologists work in coordination with professional sports persons and coaches to increase motivation and improve performance.Â


Sports Nutrition Sports nutrition is the foundation of success in any sport. The diet plan of professional sports persons has to be designed keeping in mind the sport that they are playing. This helps them perform at their best ability and they remain fit throughout their sports career. Sports persons need the right type of food, nutrients, calories and fluids to keep their body well hydrated and performing at peak levels.


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