Sports Scientist
40AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST78%
NOT A FORECAST78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Sports Scientist
Sports scientists play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance and promoting health and fitness across the globe. By applying scientific principles to sports and exercise, they contribute to the development of athletes and the improvement of physical well-being, making a significant impact in the UK’s thriving sports industry.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (40), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
UK SportThe national agency for sport in the UK, supporting athletes and sports organisations.
British Olympic AssociationThe body responsible for the UK’s representation at the Olympic Games.
Loughborough UniversityA leading university known for its sports science programmes and research.
Manchester City FCA professional football club that invests heavily in sports science and athlete development.
The English Institute of SportProvides expert support to elite athletes across various sports.