Research informed teaching at Loughborough

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

Our academic staff are internationally renowned for the excellence and breadth of their research, spanning the fields of biomechanics, economics, nutrition, pedagogy, physiology, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.

It is their research which directly informs teaching on our sport-related degrees, ensuring that you will graduate with the skills and knowledge to flourish in your chosen career.

Research and Innovation at Loughborough University

Sport research at Loughborough

Watch the videos below to find out more about some of the 'internationally excellent' and 'world leading' research projects which influence our sport-related degrees, or discover how our research is impacting on the world of sport by listening to our 'Experts in Sport' podcast.

Prof Jowett talking to an athlete and his coach

The coach-athlete relationship

We are undertaking ground-breaking research into the interpersonal dynamics between coaches and athletes.
Research taking place in the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University

Creating opportunities in parasport

Working with national teams, we are helping to shape events and safeguard the health of athletes across parasport.
Coach reviewing football tactics

Levelling the field for BAME coaches

Influencing strategies to increase the representation of BAME coaches in men’s professional football in England.

Hear from our students

Tiffany

Tiffany

Sport and Exercise Science BSc

Having lectures from researchers who are at the top of their field was also incredible and reassured me that I was obtaining current and advanced knowledge throughout my course.
Jack

Jack

Sport Management BSc

Having the support of academics who have published their own research has benefitted me greatly, as I was able to ask them directly about their research, gaining greater insights and understanding into the areas covered on the course.

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