Research inspired teaching at Loughborough

By studying an MSc degree in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences you will be taught by academics who are shaping the future of sport and health sectors through their world-leading research.

Academic staff in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are internationally renowned for the excellence and breadth of their research. Our expertise spans the fields of biomechanics, cellular and molecular biology, economics, medicine, nutrition, pedagogy, physiology, psychology, sociology and sport management.

It is this research which directly informs teaching on our master's degree programmes and ensures that you will graduate with the skills and knowledge to flourish in roles across the health and sport sectors upon graduation.

Research at Loughborough

Sport, exercise and health research

Watch the videos below to find out more about some of the incredible research projects which influence our master's degree programmes, or discover how our research is impacting on the world of sport by listening to our 'Experts in Sport' podcast.

Reducing back injuries in fast bowlers
Public health research
Giving para-athletes the edge
Under-fuelling athletes put their health at risk
Pioneering next-generation extracellular vesicle therapeutics
How athletes prepare to compete in extreme heat

Why you should choose us

Learn from the experts

100% of SSEHS academic research impact rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the latest Research Excellence Framework

Awarded 5 stars for research

Loughborough has been awarded the highest ranking for research in the International QS Stars Scheme 2020

Home to the NCSEM

The National Centre for Sport Exercise Medicine is home to research and clinical practice designed to benefit the health and wellbeing of the nation

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