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Sports Scientist

Overview

Sports scientists utilise sports science to improve athletes’ performances, helping them go higher, faster, and stronger.

Description

  • Work with coaches and athletes to develop a holistic training plan for max performance.
  • Develop innovative solutions through research and development.
  • Share new findings and knowledge with sports science coaches.
  • Assess, construct, and obtain equipment for athletes.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or related courses.
  • It’s also good to have a strong foundation in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics to understand how the human body works.

Salary

$4,000 – 6,000

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Sports scientists work with multiple professionals, including psychologists, dietitians, and strength coaches. Together, they help optimise an athlete’s performance holistically.

What to expect

You'll support athletes with science-based recommendations. You should attend relevant conferences, join professional organisations, and more to continue learning and network.

Soft
skills

Teamwork

Capable of working well with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals.

Adaptability

Able to quickly adjust to new information or challenges.

Cultural Awareness

Good understanding and respect for diverse cultural perspectives in sports.

Research Skills

Familiar with specialised software and methodologies to design, conduct, and analyse scientific studies.

Project Management

Able to coordinate resources and manage timelines for multiple projects.

Teaching Skills

Able to convey scientific concepts clearly to all audiences.

Hard
skills

Adilah, Sports Scientist
"Our focus is to help them attain consistency and avoid distractions that impact their performance."

Adilah, Sports Scientist

National Youth Council

Frequently asked questions

It’s not required, but it definitely helps. Sports scientists should be able to keep up with athletes and be a good role model to them.

They do, but they actually spend most of their time analysing numbers and data.

It depends on their specialisation. Exercise physiologists work directly with athletes to assess fitness levels, while sports researchers work off the field researching sports and exercise.

They may work with all sorts of athletes, from recreational athletes to professional elite ones.

They collect physical, psychological, and environmental conditions that affect an athlete’s performance.