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INDSUTRY AREA PROFILE

During your programme, you will receive opportunities to experience careers within the wider sports sector, where your qualification might not directly provide entry.

Work experience within these areas could provide sound information, advice and guidance that will allow you to make an informed decision regarding your next step.

The following programmes could provide you with exposure to a career within the Sports Science sector:

A career within the Sports Science industry is perfect for those individuals who have a lifelong affinity with sports and a passion for driving performance, analysing data and improving physical wellbeing.

In the UK alone, there are over 180,000 jobs in the sports science space, with new opportunities being created all the time.

Learn about just some of the job roles available within the sector…

Sports Nutritionist

Nutritionists share scientific food knowledge and advice about the effects of diet and nutrition on health and wellbeing.

Average Salary: £24,907 to £37,890 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 39 hours a week

Sports Physiotherapist

Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.

Average Salary: £23,000 to £45,000 per year
Typical Hours: 38 to 40 hours a week

Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.

Average Salary: £20,000 to £48,000 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 39 hours a week

Sports Performance Analyst

A performance analyst will provide relevant key performance information to athletes and coaches during and after performance.

Average Salary: £23,000 to £57,000 per year
Typical Hours: 35 to 40 hours a week

Performance Sports Scientist

Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.

Average Salary: £20,000 to £60,000 per year
Typical Hours: 37 to 39 hours a week