Peer Review

• The material provides comprehensive information on sports science.
• Anatomy and physiology are well defined to prevent injuries and ensure safe exercising.
• A solid approach to enhance the knowledge of an interdisciplinary field of study in sports science.
• Includes detailed illustrations with explanations.
• Detailed, simplified information on the sports science field of study.
• Key areas are defining sports science with training programs, current trends, injury prevention/recovery challenges, and future expectations.
• Physiological and mental health are included and linked to public health. 

The learning material is housed in the Prep4Uni site, a free online resource. Rather than a reference list, there are hyperlinks within the content that were checked and are active, linking to reputable sources such as the WHO and CDC, though many links are to other Prep4Uni sites with no publication date.

Prep4Uni.online appears to be a digital-only platform with no publicly listed physical headquarters, but it does list a contact in Germany. Creative Commons licenses are included. The Prep4Uni Study Guide Sitemap page includes dated timestamps of updates, such as September 18, 2025. However, the publication date for this resource has not been found. 

References/Citations are beneficial when referencing research, especially for graduate students pursuing their doctorate.  

At times, there are references to content that is not explained, such as:  

“Advances such as gene editing, neurostimulation, or biomechanical augmentation blur the lines between legitimate training tools and unethical enhancement.”  

Readers would benefit from a source or from knowing where the information originated.   

Some content is broad, and some clarification would be helpful, such as when referencing governing bodies; stating who the governing bodies are would improve the material's credibility and informative detail.

• This material would be valuable if combined with other resources due to the content having a broader approach. The case studies pull together various aspects of the material, and the conclusion, FAQ, and Q&A are well done.
• The emphasis on cross-disciplinary research and practice is crucial for providing holistic care to individuals involved in sport. 
• Is a good introduction to Sports Science with case studies and review questions/answers, along with other resources.

• The discussion of AI in science is essential as it is evolving quickly; researchers and health professionals must keep up with the pace and ethical use. 
• To use this resource as a learning material, student learning outcomes are needed. Also, it would be helpful to know what previous knowledge is required to determine its use in graduate-level courses. Such as whether the student should have earned a baccalaureate degree or done particular coursework in specific fields of study.
• More engaging activities would improve the learning effectiveness of the resource.
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• The layout of the resource is easy to navigate using the Table of Contents
• The illustrations are detailed with beautiful images and information about each illustration
• The resource does provide selectable text (links) to other resources within the field of sports science
• Navigating the Table of Contents allows a faculty or learner to utilize the case studies easily as a topic supplement.
• Ordinary text is used for links.
• Images have alt text.
• Headings are set up for screen readers.

• The resource could be improved by providing clear instructions, especially about the learning outcomes and assessment for competency.