What is Sport Science?

SEMLI Sport Scientists are specialists in the application of scientific principles and techniques to assist coaches and athletes improve their performance at an individual level or within the context of a team environment. There are three broad areas within Sport Science – what can you expect from seeing a specialist in one of these areas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services offered by SEMLI Sport Science:

• Strength & Conditioning
• Sport Science Testing
• Biomechanical Testing
• Age & Maturation Testing
• Gait Analysis
• Movement Analysis
• Technique / Race analysis
• Endurance sport assessment & training
• Bike setup
• Wattbike classes
• Education seminars / talks

 

SEMLI's Sport Scientists:

 

KIRSTY ELLIOTT

Head of SEMLI Sports Science

MA(HMS)Sport science

Education and Training Portfolio SEMLI

 

CHARNE BRITZ

Sport Scientist

BA(HMS)Sport Science, Strength and conditioning specialist

Specialisation: Athletics, netball, youth athletic development

 

 

CHRISTO VAN ZYL

Senior Sport Scientist

MSc (Sport Science)

Specialisation: Hockey, cricket, exercise physiology

 

 

BRYANT DE COTER

Sport Scientist

B.HMS, BSc Hons Sports Science 

Areas of speciality: Track Athletics, Youth Football Development

 

 

SUSANNA AMA

Junior Sport Scientist

BSc Hons Sports Science 

Areas of speciality: Youth athletic development & the female athlete, basketball, football

 

 

HANNAH DWYER

Junior Sport Scientist & Intern manager

BSc Hons Sports Science

Specialisation: Performance enhancement, biomechanics, cycling, youth and female athletic development, para-sport, netball, football, endurance sports

 

 

To make an appointment to see one of our Sport Scientists please contact:

Tel: 012 420 6033 or 012 420 6133

Email: [email protected]