Research in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

We conduct world-leading research to increase physical activity and optimise health across the lifespan.

Our inter-disciplinary research themes

Sport participation to performance

Supporting learners of all ages to engage in high quality movement and improve their performance.
Exercise and health

Investigating the mechanisms by which exercise aids health, and prevents and treats disease.
Rehabilitation and motor control

Focusing on major challenges of trauma, disease, and inactivity.

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Translating research

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Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain

Assessing and managing of spinal pain disorders
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Participation in sports

Not all young people have a positive experience in sport. How can we design strategies to encourage participation?