Technical Suppport

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* Three types of Sports Science.
Physiology, Psychology, Technical.
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* Sports Science: Describe Physiology.
Strength and Conditioning Coach: look at types of training required, set up training programmes, use heart rate and threshold knowldege. Physiotherapist: Look after injured athletes, rehabilitation programmes, sports massage/strapping. Nutritionists:
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* Sports Science: Describe Psychology.
Sports Psychologists: Raise motivation, help manage arousal levels, set goals with team and individuals.
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* Sports Science: Describe Technical.
Biomechanics: Analyse technique and movement, look at clothing/equipment/reduce drag/friction, make movement more efficient. Performance analyst (video analyst); helpes coach/managers/players with statistics, Prozone analysis. Podiatrist: Makes ortho
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* Why is Sports Science Important?
Provides competitive edge (margin of winning is so narrow) - 1% gains, rewards for winning so high (sponsorships), most have access to sports science, UKSI and other institutes offer these service, Placebo/Psychological gain, more precision to train
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* Centralised Sports System.
Power comes from one source - normally linked to state/government control, public sector of funding dominates, i.e.: East Germany, China, often institute model, all athletes in one place, best facilities and coaches in one venue, athletes may need to
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* De-Centralised Sports System.
Control comes from many sources, linked to club control, private sector funding dominates including commercial sector, i.e. USA, UK, more localised provision, distribution of resources, more expensive, don't have to move away from home.
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* Sports Science: Describe Physiology.

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Strength and Conditioning Coach: look at types of training required, set up training programmes, use heart rate and threshold knowldege. Physiotherapist: Look after injured athletes, rehabilitation programmes, sports massage/strapping. Nutritionists:

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* Sports Science: Describe Psychology.

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* Sports Science: Describe Technical.

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* Why is Sports Science Important?

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