Postgraduate Study

The School

The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences comprises approximately 80 academic staff, 130 PhD students and 200 postgraduate taught students together with 30 research dedicated staff and 30 support staff.

Rated 1st for Sports Science and 2nd for Anatomy and Physiology

The Times Good University Guide 2012

The staff within the School are renowned nationally and internationally for the quality of their teaching and research within a variety of areas related to sport, exercise and health sciences.

The School has a highly regarded record of research, which has influenced policy and practice around the world. Research within the School is classified broadly under four themes:

1. Behavioural Medicine,
2. Biomechanical Sciences,
3. Sports Science
4. Social Sciences and Sport

Within and across these themes research is conducted in areas such as: human development and ageing; sleep research; work and health; eating behaviour and disorders; sports biomechanics; exercise physiology and nutrition; sport and exercise psychology; sociology of sport; physical education and pedagogy; physical activity and health; and sport management.

“The Department is second to none. My supervision is great, the support that I get is incredible and there is a really good support network”

Faye Didymus, PhD

Knowledge gained from this research underpins the teaching and guidance offered through the School’s comprehensive range of Postgraduate Taught and Research programmes.

Combining excellence in staff with ongoing investment in buildings, teaching facilities, laboratories and equipment, the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences provides students with a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment in which to study.