Applied Sports Scientist - The Profession Flashcards

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State the importance of having a professional body

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A professional body provides the public with trust

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The UK professional body in sports and exercise science is…

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British Association of Sports and Exercise Science (BASES)

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BASES…

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Enhances evidence through evidence based practice and the development and enhancement of professional and ethical standards: BASES memberships, professional standards, conferences and events, research and publications, industry partnerships

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A professional body:

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  1. Enhances excellence
  2. Evidence-based practice
  3. Develops and enhances professional and ethical standards
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BASES university endorsement scheme (BUES):

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  1. Professional accreditation + affiliations of academic staff
  2. Employability and career readiness
  3. Professional development and practice
  4. Application of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills
  5. Technical skills
  6. Scientific knowledge
  7. Understanding use of research
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State what it is meant by the key term - BASES accreditation and supervised experience

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A simplifies pathway for students with BUES (and go onto complete a postgraduate degree) and is becoming increasingly more important for many employers in the field

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How do you apply for BASES accreditation and supervised experience

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  1. Online application form

2. Pay the fee

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State the 3 criteria for the application to do supervised experience (SE)

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  1. Be a current BASES member
  2. Hold an undergraduate degree
  3. Be registered for, or have completed, a post graduate degree
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State 3 BASES: membership opportunities, awards + qualifications

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  1. Access to BASES conferences and workshops
  2. Subscription to BASES quarterly publication ‘the sports and exercise scientist’
  3. Achieve nationally recognised accreditation
  4. Access SE scheme
  5. Free access to BASES division days
  6. Receive up to date S+E news and info, plus job vacancies
  7. Opportunities for rewards and international travel grants
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State the main purpose of - BASES sport + exercise psychology accreditation route (SEPER)

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Acquire knowledge, skills and experience required to become eligible to apply for registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a psychologist practitioner

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BASES ethical consideration: informed consent

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  1. Description of investigation
  2. Details of procedure
  3. Details of risks
  4. Details of potential benefits
  5. Answer any questions
  6. Make participant aware its voluntary
  7. Make participant aware and info collected on participant remains confidential (data protection act, 2018)
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State the 3 importances of Ethical and Legal issues

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  1. Ensure welfare + safety of participant and practitioner
  2. Ensure we only work within our area of expertise
  3. Preserving and developing the reputation of sports and exercise science

(Follow code of conduct to avoid legal or civil actions)

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State what it is meant by the key term - UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)

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Pre-eminent professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK

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State 3 of the main aims of the UKSCA

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  1. Establish high professional standards
  2. Promotion and dissemination of good practice, knowledge and research
  3. Facilitate communication amongst members
  4. Represent interest of the membership of the UKSEA
  5. Ensure world class coaching in S+C
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State what it is meant by the key term - International Society of the Advancement of Kinathropometry (ISAK)

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Development of international standards for anthropometric assessment and the international accreditation scheme (IAAS)

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Explain what kinanthropometry is (2 points)

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  1. Kinathropometry concerns with human body composition and the interface between anatomy and movement
  2. Takes the measurements of the human body and determines it’s capability for function and movement in a range of settings
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State what it is meant by the key term - Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport + Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

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It awards chartered status to qualified professionals in the sport and physical activity sector

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State the 4 benefits of CIMSPA accreditation

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  1. Be connected
  2. Be the difference
  3. Be rewarded
  4. Be ahead