Sports Science, Ph.D. / M.Phil.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre.
Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas:
- Elite Sports Performance
- Exercise Medicine and Health
- Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance
With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhD's include:
- The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance
- Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes
- Novel methods of conceptualizing and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing
- Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis
- Theories of justice and fair play in tennis
- Optimizing motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective
- Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting
Career Opportunities
Having a PhD demonstrates that graduates can work effectively in a team, formulate, explore and communicate complex ideas and manage advanced tasks. Jobs in academia (eg postdoctoral research, lecturing), education, government, management, the public or private sector are possible. Examples include administrators, counsellors, marketing specialists, and researchers.
The Postgraduate Research Office Skills Development Team offer support and a training framework for example in creating a researcher profile based upon publications and setting up your own business. The Swansea Employability Academy assists students in future career opportunities, improving CVs, job applications and interview skills.
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