If I were a to be in a scientific field I would go into Sports Science, mainly focusing on running. Sports Scientists studies scientific principles and theories with the goal of improving sport performance (CSS). Sports Science normally covers physiology, psychology, motor control, and biomechanics though can also cover nutrition, diet, sports technology, anthropometry kinanthropometry, and performance analysis. Human movement is a closely related field discipline that studies human movement in all contexts including that of sport (Wikipedia). Sports Scientist usually work in a lab or in a training building to assist people. One of the main jobs a Sports Scientist does is study the human body, but also run tests on people (like measuring somebodies VO2 level).
This job suits me well because first I love sports, running in specific. I find it very interesting the science and facts that are behind running. Learning and finding these results is what I would love to do. Also, I would like this job because I have had a lot of support and knowledge given to me in my athletic career and I would like to help othersdo the same. Also this is a field where you can go to school more and more, even after a PhD to enhance the knowledge of the occupation because new information is always being found. Someone could get a college education from an associates to a doctorate.Left Image: Courtesy of UK Sports
My goal for my working career is to get a stable salary that can support a family without much stress, increase my knowledge, and be able to do my hobby (running). This career perfectly meets all my goals; first, a Sports Scientist generally makes over $1,000 a week (Occupation Information). This can vary on where the person works and will probably increase by the time I get old enough to get the job. Secondly, I will gain a lot of knowledge in this field, and it is about what I love. Finally, I will be able to do my hobby, because that is what my work would mainly be about; running. It would be my work everyday to learn about and help others with my hobby.
A Sports Scientist also matches my learning style because the research would be by vizualising and reading which is the way I learn best. Also, in order to help others with their sport one has to watch them in order to help them. This type of scientist helps future generations because as time goes on sports are going to get more popular and a way to stay fit. With the knowledge from these scientists people can enhance performance in their sport and help them better understand what is actually happening while doing the excersise. The job that truly fits my goals and personality is a Sports Sciencist, so there would be no question that this is the occupation that I am striving to be.
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