Sports Scientist — Nutrition & Fitness

Uses science to improve athletic performance.

What they do

A sports scientist applies exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology and data analytics to improve athletic performance, accelerate recovery and prevent injury in competitive athletes. They work closely with coaches, physiotherapists and nutritionists to design training periodisation, analyse movement data and run performance testing protocols. In India they find roles in national sports federations, IPL and ISL franchise teams, SAI academies and sports technology companies.

Education path

PCB → B.Sc Sports Science/Exercise Physiology.

Entrance exams

• CUET
• university entrance

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