School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is recognised as a world-leading department where students are exposed to an innovative, research-led and applied curriculum.
Our staff are extremely friendly, supportive and committed to the enhancement of your learning experience.
We continually encourage you to challenge the status quo and subsequently seek to make a difference to professional practice, performance and the wider society.
1st
in the North West for Sport Science
(QS World University Rankings, 2025)
100%
of the research environment assessed as world-leading 4*
(REF, 2021)
Top 20
in the world for Sports Science
(QS World University Rankings, 2025)
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The Tom Reilly Building houses our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories and facilities.
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Students develop practical skills using industry-standard equipment across our sport and exercise science programmes.
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Specialist facilities in the Tom Reilly Building, including altitude chambers, support teaching and research.
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Our Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences leads world-class research spanning human movement, motor control, behaviour, performance and wellbeing.
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The High Performance Unit provides state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities for students, scholars and applied sport practice.
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Our sports hall facilities combine practical activity with wearable technology, allowing students to capture and analyse performance data in applied sport settings.
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Students and staff engage in applied research and performance assessments with external partners and visiting groups.
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Students gain hands-on experience with clinical testing and physiological monitoring equipment used across sport and exercise science.
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Our Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences conducts world-leading research that makes positive changes to people’s lives.
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What I enjoy most is the balance between learning the scientific principles and actually applying them in the field.
My placement allowed me to step into the role of an evidence-based practitioner and really understand what it’s like to work in the field.
Going into a high-performance environment as a female can feel daunting, but I’ve felt incredibly supported both at university and on placement.
Bethan Rowlands
MSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning
