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What’s it like to be an Exercise Scientist?
Exercise scientists assist sportspeople to achieve the best possible sporting
performance by applying knowledge and techniques from the areas of biomedical
science, physiology, biomechanics (the study of human movement), nutrition,
psychology and sport assessment.
Exercise scientists often attend training sessions and sporting events to
monitor sporting performances in addition to working in an office or testing
laboratory. They have a high level of contact with the public.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Exercise Scientist earn an average of $1731 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $90012 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- interested in sport and fitness
- interested in physical and biomedical sciences
- good observation and problem-solving skills
- able to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physical Education
School subjects that include some aspect of physical education provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a physical education subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Exercise Scientist
Exercise scientists may perform the following tasks:
- conduct assessments specific to an athlete’s sport to determine how to improve sporting performance
- devise treatment and exercise programmes that support athletes’ preparation and recovery, and help them return to training or competition
- conduct research, make observations and interpret data in relation to sporting performances, and communicate findings to officials, athletes, coaches and other support staff
- design or assist in developing training programmes for sportspeople to improve sporting performance and reduce the risk of injury
- refer clients to sports medicine physicians and other health professionals such as physiotherapists, dietitians, sports psychologists and podiatrists
- work as part of the athlete’s support team to develop the athlete’s performance.
Specialisations
Sports Biomechanist
A sports biomechanist conducts computerised analyses of an athlete’s sporting
technique. This is done using high-speed video, force transducers and other
mechanical devices to determine the athlete’s mechanical efficiency. Working
in conjunction with the coach, they also devise methods to improve the
athlete’s technical efficiency.
Exercise Physiologist
An exercise physiologist provides scientific support to sportspeople by
studying how their bodies respond to physical activity. This can be done using
various methods such as studying responses to exercise and training, analysing
heart-rate data and blood samples or measuring changes in a sportsperson’s
strength and flexibility.
Motor Control and Learning Specialist
A motor control and learning specialist uses their knowledge of motor control
and learning to analyse an athlete’s perceptual and decision-making abilities
during sporting events and devises strategies to improve learning and
performance.
Sports Scientist
A sports scientist works with elite sports teams or individuals in order to
improve their performance, using knowledge from the areas of physiology,
psychology, biomechanics and motor development.