Sports Science Essentials: Performance and Recovery

More people are becoming concerned about their health with increasing demand for fitness instructors and physical therapists. The course will equip you with the relevant skills to improve people's welfare and prepare you for careers like sports manager and coach. We begin with discussing the significance of studying sports science with the role and salary earned by sports scientists. Explore how the body responds and adjusts to physical stress during sports. We differentiate between acute and chronic exercise effects.

The course then identifies the difference between playing to win and not to lose. Did you know that physical prowess does not translate into improved performance on the field? We cover the mental side of the game necessary for achieving and maintaining success. We explain sports biomechanics, acceleration, lever systems in the body and biomechanical testing methods like 3D analysis. We discuss sports biochemistry, the main chemical elements in the body and the biochemical effects of exercise.

Lastly, the course will delve into diet for sports requiring endurance, power and speed before introducing you to the science of speed, strength, endurance and mobility training. We outline recovery benefits and the difference between injury and soreness with effective recovery techniques. Explore some sports medicines while identifying the symptoms, signs and first aid procedures for sports injuries. Are you passionate about studying sports science course? Enrol in this exciting course to improve your professional life, human health and welfare today!