Exercise and Sports Scientist
OSCA 262232
440
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Exercise and Sports Scientist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Researches and applies the science of exercise to design and deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance, and assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions. Provides expert advice and support to coaches, athletes and teams to help them understand and enhance sports performance.
What they typically do
- Screens and assesses health, movement, exercise and performance capacity of clients and athletes
- Researches, designs, modifies and applies assessment protocols and methods to analyse the demands of the sport and the capabilities of the athlete
- Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken, and clients' responses and progress
- Researches, designs and delivers physical activity and exercise-based interventions to prevent injury, facilitate return to activity, manage risk factors for chronic conditions, and optimise sports performance
- Supports goal setting and sustainable behaviour change to help individuals achieve health, wellbeing, fitness and performance goals
- Provides health, physical activity and exercise education, advice and support in the context of sports performance
- Delivers exercise-based interventions prescribed by a qualified Health Professional for people with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities
- Develops and implements screening and preventative health promotion programs
- Provides general nutritional advice to enhance exercise performance, recovery and body composition
- Promotes and coordinates policies and programs to increase physical activity, maintain function and decrease sedentary behaviour
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Exercise and Sports Scientist.
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