Careers
Careers from studying Human Movement Science
- Professional coaches
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Sport development officer
- Gymnasium instructor
- School sport coach
- Physical trainer
- Sport development officer
- Sport manager
Current research projects
Current research projects
- RSDI (Rural Sport Development Initiative) - The impact of a LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) and Gross Motor Skill Development (GMSD) programs on social- and sport development in rural areas. Dr Maya van Gent
- Psychological strategies of coaching in competitive sports. Dr. Lyoka
Key International trends in the field of human movement science
- At the 11th Sport for All Congress in 2006. A paper presented by the WHO titled "Physical activity: Benefits and challenges" reported that in 60% of global death were caused by inactivity and that the figure will rise to 73% by the year 2020. It also stated that 60% of the world population is not active enough to gain health benefits.
- At the World Health Assembly (2004), it was highlighted that another aim was to strengthen the human resources needed in this domain to enhance and sustain health. (Fifty-seventh world health assembly, agenda item 12.6, 2004:7)
- UN-Resolution adopted by the General Assembly - 58/5. Sport as a means to promote education, health, development and peace, 17-11-2003
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