Meet your Programme Director

Our unique sporting environment and opportunities to work alongside world-leading athletes and industry professionals, also allow you to gain the practical experience sought after by graduate employers. This unrivalled student experience is just one of the reasons we are ranked as the number 1 university in the world for sport-related subjects (QS University Rankings).

On the MSc Sport Biomechanics, you'll develop knowledge of the theoretical basis underpinning sports biomechanics analyses, while also gaining a thorough understanding of the core data collection, processing and analysis techniques necessary to analyse and understand human motion.

Teaching is delivered by research-active academics, like Glen, who are driving forward understanding of the skills and techniques required to excel within the sector.

Dr Blenkinsop's research is primarily focused on the mechanics and neurological control of human movement, as well as understanding technique and injury mechanisms in track and field athletics.

Glen has also gained real-world experience working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS and as a spots coach, which he feeds back into his teaching.

Sporting injuries and novel technologies

I am interested in the prevention and recovery for sports-related injuries through the development of novel computer assisted technologies. Findings from my research are at the heart of the Developing Computer Models for Sports Biomechanics module that I deliver. My research aims to assess the effect of neurocognition, vestibular-oculomotor function and symptom burden of university aged student-athletes suffering from sports-related concussion.

By developing a tool to measure academic impairment, we are able to determine whether impaired academic ability alters the success rate of recovery following a concussion. We are also investigating how early aerobic exercise rather than physically resting post-concussion affects these recovery trajectories.

My latest research into this area is through the development of virtual reality (VR) concussion testing in a Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN). This neuropsychological testing procedure assesses cognitive function whilst incorporating simultaneous balance assessment and whole-body motion as the controller to develop a more sensitive and sport specific concussion testing, monitoring and rehabilitation methodology.

This MSc programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside elite athletes, practitioners and specialists in the management of human movement and injuries. Pursue a career in the biomechanics services, including elite sporting environments, developing biomechanical technologies or you can go on to study for a PhD.

Impact of research on your learning

"The Sport Biomechanics programme focuses on the principles of applied research within the department as well as applied sports biomechanics, which is explored alongside elite athletes and national governing bodies.

"It is the opportunity to benefit from world-leading research alongside excellent facilities, which makes this programme so exciting. Most importantly, you will be learning and gaining insights from the cutting-edge research of our international academic staff throughout your time at the University.

"We hope our programme will give you the knowledge, and the inspiration, you need to succeed."

MSc in Sport Biomechanics

Programme Leader Dr Glen Blenkinsop provides a brief overview covering learning outcomes and opportunities, teaching expertise and the careers available to our graduates.

If you have any questions about your offer or your course, please get in touch with us.