Research in the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

At the cutting edge

Our School has a proven track record of excellence in teaching, research and applied sports science. We are 23rd in the UK for research power in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism (Unit of Assessment 24, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Our research reflects a diverse range of interests with staff working across four research clusters conducting world leading research in sport, rehabilitation, exercise and health. Our research is not just about academic excellence. It has impact encompassing individuals, teams, groups, organisations, communities and the wider society. The 糖心Vlog has significantly expanded its state-of-the-art facilities for research and education with the opening of a new facility in January 2018 and further renovation in Summer 2021. We also work in collaboration with the staff of the .

Within the SRES research community, academic staff and post-graduate research students, are members of one or more research clusters, in addition to their involvement in cross-faculty, cross-university collaborations.

The research clusters support all members to produce significant, original and rigorous research, promote knowledge exchange between cluster members (sharing of research ideas, skills and funding opportunities), and enhance research collaborations within and beyond SRES and the wider University.

Research clusters

Researchers within SRES work with:

Clem Burke Drumming Project

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Rugby Clubs and RFU

Read study on concussion Read about our partnership Read our project on Age Grade Rugby

England Cricket Team

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Football Association

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Tottenham Hotspur

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Highlights of our research

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Our research focuses on more than just athletes. It can impact staff wellbeing for businesses, improve sports participation for children, and challenge the accepted views on areas such as children's fitness.

A nature-based intervention to improve mental health is a collaborative project looking at how mental health and wellbeing of military veterans living with PTSD can be improved through angling in peaceful settings.
Do working alliance, patient outcome expectations and self-efficacy predict changes in pain and disability from treatment for Achilles tendinopathy? This project aims to understand which factors may predict success of treatment for Achilles tendinopathy, such as the patient's expectations of treatment, and the working relationship they have with their psychotherapist.
Green Exercise encompasses the fields of physical activity and exercise, mental health, and behaviour change, all within nature-based settings.
Science behind the sticks looks at the positive changes in brain regions associated with motor coordination and inhibitory behaviour when learning to play the drums.
Concussion diagnosis and return to play service development for sub-elite rugby clubs.