SSCI409

Extreme Sport Science

30 points

Not offered 2025, offered in 2022, 2023

For further information see School of Health Sciences

Description

This course examines how to analyse and apply practical multi-disciplinary sport science knowledge to enhance performance with a few extreme, i.e. non-traditional sports. The course is both practical and theoretical and requires students to use a step-by-step methodical approach to research, collect, analyse, report and ultimately present findings. Students experience first-hand how a sport scientist interacts professionally with athletes and coaches throughout this process.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School