The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science areas of expertise are organised into research groups and exchanges which focus on the following: biomechanics, cardiovascular health, exercise metabolism, brain and behaviour, physical activity, sport psychology and football-related research.
Membership of the DisSPA network is now open to individuals and organisations who are committed to increasing the provision of inclusive and empowering sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disability.
Find out about upcoming and past public engagement events for Sports Science.
Find out more about research projects undertaken by the Biomechanics Research Group.
Event highlights
Face to Face Sports Science has won multiple awards and gained competitive funding for its innovative, engaging activities. Read more about our work and recognition including the work of Greg Whyte who trains celebrities for Sport Relief challenges.
Meet the researchers within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and find out what work the staff are engaged in.
Find out how to get in touch with the School of Sports and Exercise Sciences.
Sport and Exercise Science exchange programmes
The Applied Sport Psychology Research Group (ASP-RG) conducts applied research and consultancy to understand performance excellence and to optimise human functioning from a psychological and socio-psychological perspective.