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School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

About the school

Our staff and students are committed to the development of sporting excellence; promoting health and wellbeing; and advancements in recovery from injury or illness.

The department has a thriving education portfolio encompassing sport rehabilitation; sport and exercise science; sport and exercise nutrition; and sports coaching and performance science.

Our research promotes a greater understanding of exercise physiology; implementation of evidence-based exercise interventions for health; and approaches to enhancing sporting excellence across the globe.

Head of school

Professor John Saxton

Professor John Saxton

Accreditations

Our courses

Our undergraduate programmes are research informed and evidence-based. And our sports rehabilitation courses are accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT).

Our postgraduate courses are aligned to the research specialisms of our staff, so no matter which programme you study you will be under expert guidance.

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Explore our Facilities

Students studying Sport, Health and Exercise Science at Hull benefit from some of the country's leading specialist facilities. Not only that - our students benefit from the University's £16-million investment in a state-of-the-art upgrade of its sporting facilities.

Our teaching and research facilities include the Health and Human Performance and Exercise Physiology Lab, Performance Analysis Suite and Environmental Chamber.

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Our community

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Team GB Partnership

We’re the official University partner of Team GB. Through the partnership we conduct joint research and enterprise projects, delivered by the University in support of Team GB – and deliver opportunities that benefit the University of Hull’s students, staff and communities.

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Student Thesis Conference

Our annual Student Thesis Conference is a unique, day-long event also puts you in the same room as successful Hull graduates, and some of the best-known employers in the industry. 

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New Campus Sports Facilities

Extensive sports facilities available across the University campus include a 12-court sports hall, 120-station gym, dedicated fitness studios, floodlit 3G pitches and a new strength and conditioning suite.

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Why I chose Sport at Hull

Watch: Amber Amey tells us about her experiences of studying Sport at Hull.

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Learn from the experts

Hull is a city with a proud sporting heritage and our close working links include partners such as Hull City AFC.

Further afield we have collaborated on major research projects with FIFA, UEFA, the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Our people

The school is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff and students, who collaborate to craft some incredibly creative work.

staff members in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, arranged alphabetically by last name

Latest news

University of Hull research shows high-intensity training is safe and effective in people with cardiac problems

University of Hull research shows high-intensity training is safe and effective in people with cardiac problems.

University research has established that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is safe for people with stable coronary artery disease.

Posted on 2 March 2023

University's new partnership with Hull KR

University's new partnership with Hull KR.

The University of Hull is celebrating a new partnership with Super League Club Hull KR.

Posted on 19 January 2023

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Upcoming events

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Research

Sport and exercise science research at the University of Hull covers five specific areas of strength including sport and exercise rehabilitation; clinical exercise science, personal technologies in sport and exercise science; sport performance; and anti-doping in sport.

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Our work placements are already built into your degree. So you get to apply the scientific theory of physiology, psychology and biomechanics with hands-on experience.
Experience our new £16-million sports centre, and the opportunity to join one or more of the 50 Athletic Union clubs run by the students’ union.
You can tap into our close links with Hull City, Hull KR and Hull FC: all three clubs have former Hull students working for them.
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