Medical & Sports Science

Keep players fit, treat injuries and help them perform at their best.

Medical and sports science departments look after players’ health and performance: physiotherapists, doctors, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists and psychologists. Most roles need a degree and professional registration.

3 careers in this sector

  • Physiotherapist

    Physio, club physiotherapist, sports physiotherapist

    Club physiotherapists assess and treat players’ injuries, lead their rehabilitation and help prevent injuries happening.

  • Sports nutritionist

    Performance nutritionist, club nutritionist

    Sports nutritionists advise players on what to eat and drink to perform, recover and stay healthy.

  • Strength and conditioning coach

    S&C coach, sports scientist, fitness coach

    Strength and conditioning coaches plan gym and pitch programmes that make players faster, stronger and more resistant to injury.