Many coaches are still either unaware or confused about the role sports science can play within the sport of football. For that reason Coaches Colleague conducted an interview with a sports scientist to establish exactly what is meant by the term and its benefits.
What is sports science?
Essentially, sports science is a multi-disciplinary field which applies the sub-disciplines of general science (physiology, biomechanics, psychology and sociology) to sporting situations, to aid athletes and performers improve their ability during training and competition.
What is a sports scientist?
A sports scientist is an individual who has studied the subject. They may have undertaken a course covering each discipline so that they gain a basic understanding of each or focused on one specific area in greater detail..
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