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A chance to participate in cross-disciplinary research spanning multiple sports science disciplines. Emphasizing hands-on learning and professional growth, we specialize in boosting our students' career prospects. You'll be equipped for various positions in the sports sector, academic institutions, and broader employment opportunities. Our flexible projects let you focus on areas like health and physical activity, athletic performance, exercise physiology, or sports medicine.Our Sport Science program concentrates on athletic performance, exercise physiology, and health-focused physical activity.Sports performance
Positions often emerge within professional sports organizations, offering applied research opportunities. You'll acquire practical skills and knowledge to become a practitioner, frequently at competitive levels.Common research areas:
rugby
hockey
footballExercise physiology
Examining the physiological aspects of exercise, training, and physical exertion. This encompasses studying immediate reactions and long-term adaptations to diverse workout scenarios [considering environmental variables like temperature, pressure, and elevation].Typical research topics:
assessing various training methods' efficacy
exploring performance-enhancing supplements' benefits
managing workout intensity and understanding physiological reactions
Studies may occur in both laboratory and real-world settings.Physical activity for health
Investigating movement patterns and inactive behaviors across population segments, such as youth, graduates, or clinical groups.Common studies:
measuring activity levels and sedentary habits in target groups
evaluating health-promoting intervention strategies
Research can be conducted in labs, field environments, or practical applications.PhD: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time
IPhD: 5 years full-time
A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training): 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
LanguageCert Academic SELT: 70 overall with no subtest less than 60