Careers
Sport and exercise is perhaps the one area of sport that has expanded most rapidly over the last decade with the introduction of Government funding for Sport Science Support Services on the one hand; and public health and well-being on the other. The establishment of UK Sport and National / Regional Centres of Excellence and the Department of Health’s National Support Teams means that there is a growing demand for well-qualified sport and exercise scientists.
The 2012 Olympic Games are an added focus for UK Sport; and with experience of delivering sport science support to Olympic medallists, we are well placed to provide a significant contribution to athlete services at this exciting time.
Careers for Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and/or exercise psychologist
- Health promotion
- Health, fitness and lifestyle consultant
Careers for Sport and Exercise Science
- Fitness consultant
- Athletic trainer
- Sports psychologist
- Sports science support personnel
- Sports equipment consultant
- Health promotion
- Exercise prescription on GP referral schemes
Careers for Sports Coaching Science
- Professional clubs – coaching in academies, centres of excellence, club/community coaches
- Amateur clubs – tennis, squash and golf clubs etc
- Industry – hotels, holiday companies, sports development for Sports Governing Bodies, British and overseas
- Coach education – Sports Coach UK (SCUK) and equivalent overseas bodies
- Teaching
Careers for Sports Therapy
- Sports therapist for a sports club or team
- Private practice
- Fitness consultant
- Personal training
- Health promotion
- Teaching
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