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From athletics to weightlifting there are so many competitive sports that you can take part in, but have you considered those people who support, train and care for the athletes helping them get to the top of their game?
Achieving the best results and out-performing the competition is what every athlete is aiming for but it’s not just those on the front line that are involved in winning that medal at the end of the day.
This section aims to show you the wide range and variety of jobs available within the field of sports science so that even if you may not be aiming to win a gold medal for youself in the next Olympic games, you can still aim high and be part of the winning team.
From clinical exercise consultants to biomechanists; performance nutritionists to rehabilitation officers; and soft tissue therapists to sports psychologists, this section could just be the start of your future career in sports science, showing you the qualification pathways and career routes you could choose to follow to achieve your goal.
We've even managed to talk to a number of athletes currently heading for the top in 'Let's hear from the athletes' so make sure you check out their stories and see if this can inspire you to become part of the winning teams of tomorrow who might be able to carry on the Olympic 2012 legacy.
We have interviewed 14 athletes (both current and retired) so you can hear first hand how they got to where they are today. Link
Technology is now being used not only during football games, but also in training to improve the players performance. Could you be a sports engineer of the future? Link
Do you have what it takes to perform under pressure? Could you help athletes to overcome their nerves and cross that finish line? Maybe your career choice is here! Link
An interview with John, a Professor of Sport at the University of Bedfordshire. Link
A closer look at MRI to find out how athletes can use this technology to examine their injuries and make sure they are given the best medical care to get them back into training. Link
Article describing Michael Owen's knee injury and the reconstructive surgery using the ligament from a donor which enabled him to return to football. Link
What is anti-doping and why do athletes need to be tested for drugs before a competition or event? Find out here and see if this is the career for you. Link
An insight into the development of nutritional supplements from the University of Bedfordshire. Link
An interview with Andy, a sports psychologist working at the University of Wolverhampton. Link
Having the edge in sport isn't just about putting in the training hours these days. You need to be up on the latest kit developments too. Link
An interview with Esme who works at the English Institute of Sport, working with British Cycling. Could this be your dream job too? Link
Video case study of Anthony who is studying Sports science at City & Islington College Link
