Sports science careers involve helping athletes with form, injury recovery, nutrition, strength and conditioning and other areas impacting their physical and mental performance.
Sport nutrition is the science of optimizing performance through balancing nutrition. A Sport Nutritionist consults with athletes on dietary regimens for sport, which will differ based on the particular sport and the athlete’s needs.
An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is an exercise specialist who develops and implements exercise routines. They specialize in exercise for cardiac rehabilitation, general health and well-being, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic and complex medical conditions, occupational conditioning and improving athletic performance.
Exercise Scientists assist athletes in achieving optimal performance in their sport through the use of knowledge and applications from the areas of medicine, biomechanics (the study of human movement), physiology, motor control and development, physiotherapy, nutrition, and sports psychology.
Sport psychology is the study of the mental and psychological issues associated with sports participation. Sport Psychologists often work with top athletes to help them maintain confidence and to find a healthy balance between their on-field career and off-field lifestyle.
Physiotherapists are trained to determine the underlying causes of muscle, joint and nerve injuries and administer effective treatment in an effort to help athletes and non-athletes recover from injuries and prevent future occurences.