Professor Stephen Bird Exercise Sciences School of Medical Sciences RMIT University, Melbourne
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Professor Stephen Bird
Exercise SciencesSchool of Medical SciencesRMIT University, Melbourne
What is a Sport and/or Exercise Scientist?
- A multidisciplinary professional who uses a scientific approach and knowledge in the field of sport and/or exercise
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
• Sport• Exercise for Health• Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment
of Diseases• Exercise Rehabilitation• Research into all of the above
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
• Sport:– Assessment
• Fitness• Skills• Performance
– Analyses and identification of requirements– Fitness, training conditioning– Motor Skills training– Psychology– Works alongside other professionals in the sports environment
• Coach• Physiotherapists• Doctors• Nutritionists• Many others
EXERCISE and SPORT SCIENCE
What does a Sport Scientist do?
- Tests & maximises athletic performance
- Evaluates an athlete’s biomechanical and physiological boundaries
- Provides general health and fitness screening
- Reduces injury risk- Provides exercise therapy for
rehabilitation purposes- Optimises Skills
Where are our graduates?
Danielle Stefano is a Sport Scientist at the Victorian Institute of Sport
She graduated in 2005
Where are our graduates?
Troy Flanagan is now Head of Sport Science for the USA Winter Olympic team.
He graduated in 1995
Where are our graduates?
Nick Mifsud is a Technical Representative at Brooks Running
He graduated in 2006
Graduate Profile Adam Basil completed a
Human Movement degree and fieldwork.
He is now employed by the Melbourne Victory Football Club.
As Head of Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, Adam implements strength, speed and agility, and flexibility programs; as well as specialised rehabilitation for injured players.
Graduate Profile Damien completed a
VIS traineeship through his Human Movement degree fieldwork.
This led to his current
employment as Sports Science Coordinator with Bowls Australia.
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
Health and Wellness Gym/Recreation Centres/Wellness Older People Health Coaching and Personal
Trainers– personal, group, community, organizational
Government – project officer local, state, & federal
Government - policy development / advisory
Private sector – health spa’s/resorts
Corporate health – stress management, team building
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
• Special Populations– Overweight and Obesity– Diabetes
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
• Rehabilitation– Cardiovascular Disease– Pulmonary Disease– Musculoskeletal Injury- Sport – strength & conditioning- Exercise physiologist in
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation- Neurological Rehabilitation- Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation- Hospital/GP environment
- Occupational – Work Cover & ComCare- Case management- OHS assessment, consulting- Ergonomics
What do Sport and Exercise Scientists Do?
• Research
What are the areas of study? Anatomy Physiology Lifespan Development Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Resistance Training, Motor Learning Exercise Rehabilitation Psychology Research Methods Sociology Business Marketing Finance
Fieldwork
UNDERGRADUATE TERTIARY STUDIES
VICTORIAN UNIVERSITIESAustralian Catholic UniversityBallarat UniversityDeakin UniversityRMITVictoria University
DEGREES:Human MovementExercise & Sport ScienceAlso Degrees in Physical Education
INTERSTATE UNIVERSITIESNSW CSU Sydney Wollongong
UTS NSW Southern Cross
QLD JCU QUT Queensland Bond CQU Griffith Sunshine Coast
SA University of South Australia
TAS University of Tasmania
WA Western Australia Notre Dame ECU
UNDERGRADUATE TERTIARY STUDIES
TYPICAL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- A grade of at least 25 in English and in two of:- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Outdoor Education,
Psychology, Physical Education and Physics- The required ENTER cut off score will be dependent on
University requirements and other forms of admission requirements required by independent institutions
- Non-year 12 have alternative and specific application procedures and requirements- See each University for details
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Diploma and
Honours- undertaken in a relevant field
by coursework- full time/part time comprising
1-2 years Masters
- can be course work or research based
Professional Doctorate/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
- Course work based in a relevant field
- Research thesis
Other:PhysiotherapyOsteopathyNutritionPE
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Professional Bodies:- Member of the Australian
Association for Exercise and Sports Sciences (AAESS)
- Member of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
WHO IS AAESS?
The Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science“AAESS is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths
of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners, who are in turn committed to best practice and client well-
being”
Student memberships are available Once criteria has been meet, can apply to be registered as
an Exercise Physiologist or Sport Scientist
Employment Opportunities Rehabilitation (AAESS eligible) Sports Science Health/Fitness Centres Exercise Fitness Consultant/Advisor Sports Coaching & Administration Disability Teaching, Physiotherapy, Dietetics*
*additional study required
Thank you