Job Descriptions

Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.;

Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.;

Information scientists manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all readily available.;

Sports commentators describe what's happening at sporting events to listeners and viewers and offer their opinions.;

Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.;

Research scientists plan and carry out experiments and investigations to broaden scientific knowledge.;

Biomedical scientists screen patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat disease.;

Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.;

Sports physiotherapists diagnose and treat sports injuries.;

Consumer scientists study why people use or buy products and services, and give advice to retailers and manufacturers.;

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.;

Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.;

Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.;

Sports professionals are skilled and talented sportsmen and sportswomen, who are paid to compete in their chosen sport.;