School of Sport and Exercise Science
Welcome to our School of Sport and Exercise Science
Staff in the School of Sport and Exercise Science are committed to delivering a high quality student experience, in order to inspire and challenge all students to achieve their full potential.
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The 吃瓜第一线 has a proven record of excellence in the field of sport and exercise science, with plenty to offer anyone who has an enthusiasm for sport, exercise and health.
Top class facilities
We have a multi-purpose indoor sports centre, two floodlit synthetic pitches, an exercise physiology suite, two further sports science laboratories, nutrition laboratory, teaching rooms, gymnasium and dance studio. Recent major developments have seen the introduction of the award-winning Riverside Building and the 2,000 seat 吃瓜第一线 Arena.
Our innovative Motion and Performance Centre is situated on the St John's campus has expertise in a wide range of areas, ranging from Physical Activity, Exercise and Health to Biomechanics and Sport and Exercise Physiology.
Sporting links
The University has particular strengths in basketball and netball. Our men's and women's basketball teams and netball first team have all enjoyed considerable success. The are the West Midlands' premier basketball team playing in the British Wheelchair Basketball Women's Premier League and the National Basketball League (men's and women's). The Club is owned by the 吃瓜第一线 and home games and training take place at the 2,000 seat 吃瓜第一线 Arena. The Club was formed in May 2000 and teams have competed in the National Basketball League (current), the British Basketball League (2006-2021), the Women's National League (current) and the Women's Wheelchair Basketball Premier League (current). In addition, the University has good links with the region’s sports teams, particularly , , and and .
Scholarship opportunities
If you are already involved in competitive sport, we offer sports scholarships in a range of sports, including basketball, cricket, netball, football and rugby. You will have to meet certain academic and performance criteria, but the scholarships are a great way to combine study with competitive sport. For further information on all eligible sports and academic/performance criteria, please visit our sports scholarships page.
Sport news
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Monday, 27 January 2025
The 吃瓜第一线鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Cricket Team are national champions after they triumphed at Edgbaston in the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals.
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Thursday, 23 January 2025
A 吃瓜第一线 student says she was shocked to learn she had been appointed as a statistician for the prestigious Super League Basketball Women鈥檚 Trophy Final this weekend.
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Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Cricketers from the 吃瓜第一线 will compete to be named the best in the country this weekend, as they head to Edgbaston for the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals.