Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Our staff expertise, combined with on-going investment in buildings, teaching facilities, laboratories and equipment, makes the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment in which to study.

Why choose to study sport, exercise and/or health sciences with us?

We have a leading reputation

1st in the world for sport-related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019)

4th in the UK for Sport Science (The Times Good University Guide 2019)

6th in the UK for Sport Science (The Complete University Guide 2019)

We are a globally recognised centre of excellence for the study of sport, exercise and health across the natural and social sciences.

Recently ranked first in the world for sport in the QS World University Rankings 2017, 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

...and our research opportunities

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences MPhil, PhD

Campus: Loughborough

We work closely with influential sport organisations

Loughborough attracts influential sport organisations from across the country, who wish to partner with us on a range of cutting-edge research, teaching and enterprise activities. These partnerships benefit postgraduate students by ensuring the School’s teaching and research is informed by industry and has a real-world impact on society, culture and the economy.

You'll be taught by those 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, which has influenced policy and practice around the world. 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.

Amber Leonard

Exercise Physiology MSc

At Loughborough they are not just feeding us information they are also challenging us to find things out for ourselves.

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 offer recreational fitness societies, including our Recreational Running Society and our Fitness and Wellbeing Society, which provides a platform for members to exchange their ideas and experiences of their own training regimes. We also have the My Lifestyle 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.

Lin Cherurbai Sambili

PhD Student

There are many things I enjoy about studying a PhD with Loughborough but I believe the student experience and interaction with brilliant colleagues and academic staff at the school tops it off. There is a sincere sense of community here.

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 is based inside an £8 million development, housing 27 laboratories with 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, a 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.