Ready to start your career in exercise science? Check out these tips
Get connected
A little networking can go a long way! Create a LinkedIn profile and follow these pages:
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
The nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. They represent degree-qualified exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.
The governing body for tennis in Australia, from grassroots to elite development. They organise events like the Australian Open.
A sports medicine and rehabilitation clinic. They have assisted athletes at multiple Olympics. Also connect with your local sporting organisations or favourite national sports teams for insights and to stay across any work experience, internship or job opportunities that come up.
Read
This mag by ESSA includes profiles on inspiring people working in exercise and sports science, as well as health, fitness and medical industry news.
‘Life Lessons You Can Learn with a Course in Sports Science’ – Careers with STEM
Every year, hundreds of ACU students head overseas on community programs. Read about sports science student Elise Martini in Timor Leste and Vanuatu.
Listen
Hear from researchers in exercise metabolism, exercise physiology and exercise’s effects on health. You’ll love their chats that mix science with practical strategies. It’s hosted by Australian exercise metabolism researcher, Glenn McConell.
Each episode is dedicated to the science of sporting performance, focusing on women in sport. It’s an awesome listen!
Watch
You are what you eat. . . and how you sleep! (YouTube)
Find out how the science of optimal sleep and nutrition contribute to elite athlete performance.
Human: The World Within (Netflix)
A docu-series where science and personal stories collide to highlight the incredible the human body.
Level up
Make sure your skills in the following areas are sharp:
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Empathy
- Patience
- Problem-solving
- Time management
This article was first published in the Exercise Science Job Kit, created in partnership with the Australian Catholic University.
