Development Pathways for the Sport Scientist: A Process for the United States

Benjamin H. Gleason; Timothy J. Suchomel; David B. Pyne; Paul Comfort; Eric McMahon; W. Guy Hornsby; Ryan P. Lis; Michael H. Stone

doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000804

Development Pathways for the Sport Scientist: A Process for the United States

Benjamin H. Gleason, Timothy J. Suchomel, David B. Pyne, Paul Comfort, Eric McMahon, W. Guy Hornsby, Ryan P. Lis, Michael H. Stone

Research Institute for Sport and Exercise

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A variety of sport organizations employ sport scientists (SSs) in a range of capacities to support team operations, whereas universities employ SSs in academic (teaching and research), consulting, and support roles. Despite the growth in professional opportunities in the United States over the last few decades, little discussion has occurred to identify best practices in developing SSs. Here, we identify several examples of professional development pathways used by overseas organizations that govern SS roles and highlight key features of existing U.S.-based sport support role pathways. This information can be used to develop, implement, and evaluate professional training of SSs, along with shaping SS training programs in the U.S.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	28-42
Number of pages	15
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	46
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000804
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2024

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