MEng (Hons) Sports Technology with placement year in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Sports Technology merges the best aspects of sports science and technological innovation. This program explores industrial design, ergonomics, and marketing strategies tailored for the sports equipment industry and professional athletics. Hosted in our state-of-the-art Sports Technology Institute, the curriculum emphasizes the design, production, and evaluation of athletic gear, apparel, and footwear. It was carefully crafted to equip graduates with specialized expertise that meets the sports industry's demand for enhancing current products and creating groundbreaking new ones. Sports technology integrates engineering principles, precision measurement, and sports science to connect equipment performance with fundamental design theories. The program further strengthens this foundation by teaching modern manufacturing techniques and material science, driving advancements in sports product functionality and user experience. Students gain expertise in industrial design, human-centered design, and sports equipment marketing. With a balanced education in technology and design principles, our graduates are uniquely prepared to generate creative concepts and transform them into commercially successful products.