5 Resources for Sport Science & Training
In athletics, it is essential to have access to reliable and informative resources that can enhance our understanding of exercise therapy, strength and conditioning, and sport science. To assist you in finding valuable information without the hassle of searching through countless options, we have curated a list of leading sports science and training resources. These resources cover a wide range of topics and can be immensely helpful when incorporating new exercises into your athletes' training programs or staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in sport science research.
(1) Exercise Therapy Association
Not only does the Exercise Therapy Association offer courses to further your education in exercise science, but their Instagram is full of videos explaining how they’ve helped clients rehabilitate their injuries. It’s a great resource for any coach that is working with athletes returning to sport after an injury.
(2) Real Game Athletics
Founded by Alexander Whitehair a Pro athlete trainer with experience in a multitude of sports, Real Game Athletics uses training methods based on in-sport situations, stimuli, force vectors and movement. Alexander shares sport specific drills on his Instagram and TikTok everyday. From upward rotation drills for golfers to lateral exercises for to improve directional shifts in hockey players, he is an incredible resource for the dryland training side of your programming.
(3) Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
If you’re fascinated by the research behind sports and performance, the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (JSSM) is a great place to find leading edge sport research. From swimming to volleyball to hockey, they have research covering a multitude of sports.
(4) Science for sport
If you’re looking to learn the science behind elite sports performance, look no further! Science for Sport uses short, digestible lessons to explain complex physiological topics. They offer courses that cover strength & conditioning, psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, technology & data, recovery and coaching. Their Instagram is also filled with helpful infographics, interviews with elite coaches, strength and conditioning exercises, and more.
(5) My sport science
Created by Asker Jeukendrup, a leading exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, My Sport Science aims to provide unbiased and objective view of a wide range of sports science and nutrition topics, using an evidence based approach. From the effects of jet lag to supplements for football, he covers a wide range of topics. He also hosts monthly webinars with others in the sports & performance industry.