PhD in Sport and exercise science
Leeds Trinity University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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JAN-27

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Our research supports the physical activity, movement and performance needs of a diverse range of communities be it elite athletes performing at the highest levels and/or in extreme environments, children engaging in physical education, learners across the life-course, elderly exercisers, ‘hard to reach’ and at-risk physically inactive groups and those recovering from illness or injury.Our research focuses on:Match-day strategies to enhance the performance of team sports athletesPhysiological ...Read more

Our research supports the physical activity, movement and performance needs of a diverse range of communities be it elite athletes performing at the highest levels and/or in extreme environments, children engaging in physical education, learners across the life-course, elderly exercisers, ‘hard to reach’ and at-risk physically inactive groups and those recovering from illness or injury.Our research focuses on:Match-day strategies to enhance the performance of team sports athletesPhysiological and performance responses to intermittent exerciseThe use of nutritional ergogenic aids on performance in team sports athletesHuman responses to cold water immersion and drowning prevention advicePerformance enhancement in the heat, particularly for elite sportspersonsErgogenic and ergonomic aids to enhance sports and occupational performanceThe health consequences of over-exposure to extreme environments

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72/279
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69th
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122nd
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SR
Student Reviewer
13 Jan 26

Friendly people. Cool environment..Read more

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Hammad
13 Jan 26

Best experience is it is very relaxed and chilled out which makes it good for learning. Staff are also helpful Worst aspects are that there is not much around..Read more

Entry requirements

A full Masters degree awarded by a UK university or Masters degree from a non-UK institution deemed to be equivalent to a UK Masters degree

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£4,400 per year

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£12,500 per year

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£12,500 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
13 Jan 26
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Friendly people. Cool environment...
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H
Hammad
13 Jan 26
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Best experience is it is very relaxed and chilled out which makes it good for learning. Staff are also helpful Worst aspects are that there is not much around...
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Leeds Trinity University
Brownberrie Lane Horsforth Leeds West Yorkshire LS18 5HD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Horsforth  0.4 miles away
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