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Applied Sports Physiology

Applied Sports Physiology. Chris Barnes Head of Sports Science Middlesbrough FC. Applied Sports Physiology?. Application of theory to practice ‘In the field’ – real athletes – decisions matter!! Role will vary from sport to sport / club to club Exercise Physiologist

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Applied Sports Physiology

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  1. Applied Sports Physiology Chris Barnes Head of Sports Science Middlesbrough FC Durham Careers Talk

  2. Applied Sports Physiology? • Application of theory to practice • ‘In the field’ – real athletes – decisions matter!! • Role will vary from sport to sport / club to club • Exercise Physiologist • Lab based monitoring / testing • S&C • Gym / Field based. Conditioning work • Nutrition and Biochemistry • Nutrition / Hydration / Supplementation • Research • Projects with external agencies (EIS, Universities, Prozone) • Combination of the above Durham Careers Talk

  3. Technology Durham Careers Talk

  4. 6 years BSC – metallurgist 3 years Research Chemist 6 years Lecturing (FE) 6 years Lecturing (HE) 9 years Middlesbrough FC Also work with jockeys, biathlon, cyclists BA Physical Education MSc Sports Science MBA Business BASES HP Accredited Chris Barnes Durham Careers Talk

  5. The physiologist in professional football (CB) • Conditioning (50%) • Weights room and field • Theory driven • Weights room based on established prescription, using traditional and bespoke methods • Field based on information (HR monitors, GPS etc.) • Monitoring (30%) • Individual (physiological and performance) • Collective (performance) • Research (20%) • EIS (Recovery) • University (GPS / Training dynamics) • Prozone (Relationship between match performance and ‘fitness’) Durham Careers Talk

  6. What opportunities exist for new graduates in professional football? • Joint funded projects (Universities / Club) • Academy appointments • Self funded experiences • Part-time work (usually Academy work) Durham Careers Talk

  7. Qualifications Degree / Post Grad FA Fitness Trainers Award NSCA / UKSCA BASES Supervised Experience Qualities Commitment Voluntary work Additional courses / qualifications Prepared to invest time Communication Written / oral Character Survivor / thick skin How do I ‘break through?’ Durham Careers Talk

  8. Typical intern profile • 23-26yrs • Undergraduate / Masters in appropriate area (dissertation!) • Additional qualifications (FAFTA, UKSCA) • Well read / researched in ‘Science and Soccer’ • Member of BASES • Some experience • Confident, relaxed, articulate Durham Careers Talk

  9. Other opportunities in Applied Sports Physiology • Lecturing – usually require postgraduate qualification • Studentships (see BASES website - www.bases.org) • Professional Sport • Academies (voluntary / hourly paid) • Joint funded research / applied work posts • Private organisations (eg Core Cambridge) • EIS • Usually require post graduate qualification • Internships Durham Careers Talk

  10. Questions please!! Durham Careers Talk

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