TV Show: Sport Science

There is a television series that is called "Sport Science" that tests out the strength, conditioning and the skill of an athlete scientifically; here is a clip of one episode.

This episode test the strength between Ray Lewis (NFL Linebacker) and a battering ram which is used by SWAT teams to bust through doors. Which person/item can bust through the door with the most force?

Disadvantages On The Job

Being a Sports Scientist sounds amazing, but every job has their weaknesses, and this jobs weaknesses are:

- Very hard to find a job in Sports Science due to the amount of people interested in this field.

- The pay is pretty low for the amount of work you put in.

- You must have a lot of education to get into this field. (Minimal Education: Bachelor's Degree)

Advantages On The Job

Being a Sports Scientist has many advantages that comes with the job. The three best advantages that i find are the most rewarding in the long run are:

- Meeting many professional athletes that you look up to and getting a chance to spend time with them even if it's just to cure an injury or for a weekly check-up.

- The benefits that come with the job such as health-care.

- Great hours and holidays.

Personal Characteristics To Become A Sports Scientist

To become successful in any career, you must achieve excellence in at least five characteristics. To become a Sports Scientist, the five most important characteristics to have would be: Be Responsible, Be Adaptable, Work Safely, Work With Others, and Communicate. 

Be Responsible: As a Sports Scientist, you are not only responsible for yourself, but responsible for the athlete's career that you are working on. You must always be accountable for your actions and be able to take risks that you will be successful in. 

Be Adaptable: You must be able to be adaptable in all situations. Sports Scientists must be able to work independently, and be able to accept constructive criticism in order to become better at their job.

Work Safely: A lot is on the line when working with high end athletes, not only their career, but their lives. Athletes entertain fans by playing sports, its their only way to pay the bills. When working with an injured athlete, you must always be aware of their health issues in order to achieve full recovery. Be careful, but also take risks in order to increase the healing process.

Work With Others: It is not an individual effort when working with a patient, it takes teamwork between you and your patient. You must always respect your client and be certain he is able to move forward into the next process of your therapy. Always be aware of your surroundings and contribute by sharing information to ensure success in his recovery.

Communicate: Communication is the most important characteristic to have when you are a Sports Scientist. To ensure that you have FULL knowledge of your clients injury, you must communicate thoroughly and understand everything before you begin. Ask lots of questions and share your knowledge so that your client understands what you will be doing to him in order to make a full recovery. 

Occupational Outlook

There is a very minimal amount of job openings to become a Sports Scientist, but here are the two that I had found:

- Athletic Therapist (Sports Scientist) in British Columbia

- Athletic Therapist (Sports Scientist) in Ontario

Educational Requirements

High School Requirements
Grade 11	Grade 12
MCR3U1 (University Math)	MHF4U1 (University Math)
SBI3U1 (University Biology)	SBI4U1 (University Biology)
PPL3O1 (Phys. Ed)	PPL4O1 (Phys. Ed)
ENG3U1 (University English)	ENG4U1 (University English)
		PSE4U1 (Exercise Sciences)

     Offers a very prestigious program when it comes to Sports Science as it gives people the basic needs and skills to further develop their knowledge and ensure success in the future. Their program consists of training in: 

- Gymnasiums

- Fitness Testing Areas

- Weight Rooms

- Classrooms

After completing the Sport Science Program, people are eligible to receive:

- Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching

- Graduate Diploma in Physical Education Instruction

- Sport Science Diploma. 

If you would like to visit the Website to further enhance your knowledge on Douglas College, click on the link below:

- Douglas College Website (Click Here)

Salaries

Average Salary: $45,000/yearly

Entry Level Salary: $35,920/yearly
Senior Level Salary: $54,340/yearly 

 

The salary people receive is mainly based on the education that they bring to the job.

Job Description

  

     A Sports Scientist studies the body's movement applying to physiology and biomechanics. They are mainly focused on medicines and sciences that have to do with the body of an athlete. The main focus of a Sports Scientist is to test blood, the heart rate, and determine the flexibility, strengths, and weaknesses of an athlete to better enhance their performance. Sports Scientists are usually hired by professional teams, colleges or universities, individual athletes, and/or sports laboratories.

     In this video is an example of what a Sports Scientist does in his occupation of work: