Is sports science a good subject to study?
There are many many career paths open to you with a Degree in Sports science Including : Sports coach/instructor – Sports development officer – . Personal trainer – Higher education lecturer – lecturing in sports management/science in universities and higher education institutions. (You will need to undertake further academic study to enter this profession.) Secondary school teacher (PE) – teaching one or more national curriculum subjects to classes of pupils aged 11-16 or 11-18. PE teachers are expected to teach a subsidiary subject. (You will need to take a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to enter this profession.) Sports psychologist – applies psychological principles in sport settings through experience gained working with athletes, coaches or sports teams. They also have expert knowledge and a research base in the psychology of sport, and familiarity with the field of exercise science. (You will need to undertake further study and qualifications to enter this professi