Sport and Exercise Science

Research

The state of the art facilities within the Spinnaker building enables the staff and students in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science to engage in high quality, high impact internationally recognised, interdisciplinary research. This research is organised within three broad research groupings, each of which encompasses a number of discrete research themes.

Extreme Environmental Medicine and Science Environmental and survival physiology and medicine Preparation for, and protection from, environmental extremes Psychology of performance in extreme environments Surveillance and cognitive function
Breast Health  Understanding appropriate breast support Clinical implications of breast pain Influences of the breast on physical activity Biomechanics of sports apparel
Human Performance and Health Occupational physiology and fitness standards Understanding and enhancing human performance Performance psychology of individuals and organisations Clinical exercise science and physical activity promotion

Research-led teaching

Our research informs many of the undergraduate and postgraduate units of study and provides students with the opportunity to develop their learning and research skills. Student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels are the most visible link between the curriculum and the Department’s research. In addition, the Department of Sport and Exercise Science has a thriving postgraduate researcher community with projects spanning across research groups and themes. View our postgraduate research videos.