Are you eager to see South Africa win the world cup rugby? In order for us to hold that cup on high, we will at some stage need the expertise of a biomechanical analyst.

The science of biomechanics is focuses on the application of the field of mechanics to the human body. It deals with the study of the internal and external forces that affect an athlete.

The biomechanical analyst will study an athlete’s performance and then provide him with methods to improve his performance. These changes will enable him to run faster, jump higher, throw further and also reduce the possibility of sustaining injuries.

In order to become a biomechanical analyst, you would need to complete a degree in Physiotherapy at a university and then specialise in biomechanics.

If you’re an avid athlete with a passion for science, this job has your name written all over it.

• Read about some interesting projects in this field.
• You could end up working at a company like Ergomax – try these great exercises to relieve computer stress . While you are there, check out their impressive list of clients.
• View the Health and Fitness Professionals Associations’ 2008 prospectus to see what is involved in studying for this occupation.
• Alternative institutions: Rhodes University; The University of the Western Cape 
• An animation and info on how muscular movements are influenced by our emotions.
• You could end up working on famous feet, like the team at Foot Factor 
• Read the Swimming article we featured in HIP2B², Issue 16.