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  1. Process

    This project aims to create a universal definition of physical literacy in England to hopefully catalyse efforts to adopt, support and promote physical literacy in practice.

  2. Postgraduate study with RISES

    We provide a research training environment with opportunities for students and staff to develop their academic, theoretical, technical and research methods skills. Find out more about the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science's postgraduate study, seminar programme, CPD, and conferences.

  3. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Group

    The Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Group within RISES are involved in health, wellbeing, recovery and sporting performance. Our research into exercise metabolism and adaptation is applicable to the design of interventions that improve human health.

  4. Research in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

    97% of our research activity is rated world-leading or internationally excellent within RISES. Find out about our Biomechanics, Brain and Behaviour, Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation, Psychology and Development research groups and our exchanges: the Physical Activity Exchange and the Football Exchange.

  5. Research-Informed Teaching

    Explore our Research Informed Teaching examples which have been collected from across all of our faculties. They illustrate scenarios where LJMU research and knowledge exchange has changed and enhanced our curriculum offer.

  6. Research in the School of Education

    Find out about the school-centred research the School of Education are involved in including Practitioner Research Labs for teachers, our Centre for Educational Research, as well as some of our educational research highlights.

  7. Sport and Exercise Sciences courses

    Excellent teaching and real-world experience sets you up for a bright future in the sport science and exercise industry. Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are in sport and exercise science, science and football, sports psychology, biomechanics, physiology and nutrition for sports.

  8. Brain and Behaviour Research Group

    In the Brain and Behaviour Research Group within RISES, we study human motor behaviour from the neural level through to perception and cognition. Our two main areas of research are sensorimotor neuroscience and expert performance and learning.

  9. Student Support Fund

    The LJMU Student Support Fund offers financial help to students facing hardship. Discover how to apply and get the support you need.

  10. WiSEAN programme 2023

    The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for students, academics, and practitioners to connect and share knowledge to create, promote, and lead change for women and girls across all facets of sport.