MPhil, PhD High Intensity Exercise and Performance Measures in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This represents a possible research degree field, pending University approval. Prospective students interested in pursuing research in this discipline should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.

Abertay's Sport and Exercise Sciences Department specializes in gender equity in sports, health risks of inactive lifestyles, exercise-based health interventions, high-performance training, athletic excellence, and wellness in later life. Much of this research concentrates on groups with protected attributes (such as age, gender, or disability) and seeks to advance duty of care initiatives, an increasingly important concern in modern sports. This aligns with our collaborations with Police Scotland, Active Schools, sports governing bodies, nonprofit organizations, and small-to-medium enterprises.

The Department operates two specialized human performance labs for physiological assessment, plus dedicated spaces for strength training and biomechanics research. These facilities feature EMG and ECG devices, ergometers, biofeedback systems, motion sensors, force measurement tools, precision timing equipment, gas/blood analyzers, galvanic skin response instruments, wireless monitoring systems, 3D motion capture technology, force plates, vertical jump analyzers, body composition scanners, and positional tracking devices.

Cross-disciplinary projects with other departments provide access to advanced biochemical and molecular physiology tools, along with opportunities to study authentic movement patterns through collaborations with game design specialists.

Abertay has forged performance research alliances with Scottish Rugby, Dundee United FC, Dundee FC, and the Fife Flyers ice hockey team, creating numerous innovative research prospects.

Our research initiatives equip graduates for successful academic careers while also providing pathways to diverse professional opportunities beyond higher education.
MPhil typically requires 2 years of full-time study