How does sport and exercise science research prepare athletes?

In this context, sports and exercise science is about performance. Research in this area is about optimising performance in training and competition in athletes, sportspeople and others seeking specific fitness goals. It looks at the overall function of the body through exercise, physical education, strength and training, nutrition and psychological interventions. Research in this field enables athletes to perform at their best in a wide range of sporting environments and recover quicker from their efforts or injury.