Numbers are a huge part of sport. Data from matches and training sessions gives coaching staff key info, like top speed, number of interactions and distance travelled – knowledge that can help them decide how to best utilise athletes, improve match results or tailor training sessions.

You could be a sports statistician. These number-crunchers gather real-time info on sports performances and use their maths and computer skills to create formulas, programs and apps that turn stats into new data.

Or you can be like Cameron McEvoy, the reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 50m freestyle. He uses maths to improve his sporting performance.

If you’re keen on mixing maths and data with sport, there are plenty of awesome study and career paths to jump on.

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Find your feet with podiatry: our first Next Gen Careers job kit

A podiatrist diagnoses and manages conditions of the feet and lower limbs. Their goal? To help improve mobility and quality of life for people facing these challenges.

The Podiatrist Job Kit, brought to you in partnership with QUT, includes interviews with role models who are working as podiatrists, as well as study pathways and helpful info to help you land a job in this field.

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Natural with numbers: mix maths + environment

Maths and nature might seem like an odd match, but the unlikely pair go way back. Name a career in environmental science and chances are there’s a numbers-based skill to go with it! Land conservationist? Statistics! Marine biologist? Differential equations! Climate scientist? Data analysis!

And with Deloitte predicting that more than 300 million additional ‘green collar’ jobs could be created by 2050 (think: environmental scientists, climate change analysts and data scientists), the probability of finding a gig that suits you is pretty high.

Time to land yourself an eco gig that counts by skilling up in maths and data!

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