Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is a globally recognised centre of excellence for the study of sport, exercise and health across the natural and social sciences.
Why choose to study sport, exercise and/or health sciences with us?
We have a leading reputation
We are a globally recognised centre of excellence for the study of sport, exercise and health across the natural and social sciences.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020, our wide-ranging expertise encompasses such diverse areas as medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, physiology, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology and sport management.
This is reflected in every single one of our degrees
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MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Exercise as Medicine
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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PGCE Physical Education PGCE
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc with QTS Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science)
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Sport Biomechanics
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Sport Management
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Development
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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MSc Strength and Conditioning
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
...and our research opportunities
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PhD Developing feasible ways of promoting children’s healthy eating at holiday clubs
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Funding status Self funded
Application deadline: 1 August 2021
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PhD Exploring the role of child temperament in children’s eating behaviours
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Funding status Self funded
Application deadline: 31 July 2021
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PhD Performance psychology and management
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Funding status Self funded
Application deadline: 16 July 2021
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PhD The Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Based Interventions on Performance Under Pressure
Campus: Loughborough
Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Funding status Self funded
Application deadline: 31 January 2021
Our teaching is based on world-class research and delivered by academics who have influenced sport policy and practice around the world
Staff within the School are renowned internationally for the quality of their teaching and research. We have been ranked 1st in the UK for the overall quality of our research in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014). Knowledge gained from our research underpins the teaching and variety of learning experiences offered through the School’s comprehensive range of postgraduate taught and research degrees.
There are lots of extra-curricular activities for you to get involved with
We have a huge offering of sporting opportunities outside of your studies. A full list of our sports clubs can be found here. We also have the Recreational Sport programme, which offers a free weekly timetable of fitness classes and sports activities for students who want to try something new and keep fit in a fun environment, free from competition.
You'll have access to fantastic facilities across campus
Our extensive range of first-class facilities are designed to help you throughout your studies and fully equip you for your future endeavours.
We are proud to have one of the largest single-site, green campuses in the UK. We have a thriving postgraduate community and we offer our students the most advanced facilities for learning and research.
The School offers a range of specialist equipment for the study of human biology, psychology, physiology, and biomechanics. These include the latest physiological, molecular and environmental technologies, two climatic chambers and bespoke training and testing equipment.
We also offer a number of versatile study areas and well-maintained seminar rooms. You will also have access to our library, which has excellent learning resources and additional workshops that are free for you to attend to develop your critical thinking skills and approach to academic reading throughout your postgraduate studies.
Also available on campus is a bank, medical centre and physiotherapist, grocery stores, a cycle shop, a parcel service, a pharmacy and an opticians. The local bus service links the University with the town centre and railway station, and students can ride for free across campus.
...which all helps to provide our students with excellent career prospects
Over 94% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study six months after graduating. Our recent graduates have secured positions with companies including:
- England and Wales Cricket Board, Performance Analyst
- Hachette, Digital Commercial Executive
- Adidas (Greece), Sports Management Specialist
- Oxford University, Researcher
- GlaxoSmithKline, Customer Development Executive
- NHS Manchester, Physiotherapy Assistant
- British Gymnastics, Development Officer
- Staffordshire University, Lecturer in Sport Policy and Sports Development
- English Institute of Sport, Rehabilitation Specialist
- Lucozade, Sports Scientist