Sport and health science courses at Brighton news

Research making a world-class impact

According to the results of the Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF), the University of Brighton’s researchers in life and physical sciences, social sciences and art and humanities have all produced research, a percentage of which has been rated as “world leading”. We’re also a Top 20 university for world-class research impact in Sport and Exercise Science,…

Recognition for Football for Peace in Korea

Dan Gudgeon, the Head Coach at Football for Peace (F4P) and Project Manager with the Sport Operation Team at the PyeongChang Organising Committee Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, received an appreciation plaque at a recent fundraising event hosted by the Korean Sharing Movement (KSM) in Seoul.

Students on Erasmus Study Visits

Undergraduate sport students from the School of Sport and Service Management are eligible to apply to study for one semester abroad under the Erasmus scheme.

Sport Coaching and Development Top-up Degree Success

Once again the graduates on the Sport Coaching and Development Top-up BA(Hons) degree are celebrating; 68% gained degrees at 2:1 or above and 20% gained firsts in 2014.

Senior Lecturer writes for The Conversation

Simon McEnnis, sports media academic and professional sports journalist who lectures across Sport and Media MA and Sport Journalism and Sport Studies BA(Hons) programmes has had an article published today on The Conversation. His article Journalists need support and time if they are to fully engage with readers can be read here.

Course leader supporting Sussex Cricket talent identification

James Wallis, course leader for Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) has taken on a new role supporting Sussex Cricket in talent identification and coach education.

EIS Head of Physiology gives student talk

Dr Emma Ross, Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) recently visited the school to give a talk to Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) students. Dr Ross talked about the work of the EIS, the laboratory skills to focus on and the types of skills that future employers would be looking for.

Opportunities for sport coaching students at new Cricket Academy

Hailsham Community College has opened a new Cricket Academy which will provide opportunites for talented young cricketers. The new academy has also given University of Brighton Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) students, Jamie Mann and Jack Hyde, a coaching opportunity with specialist input from SkillzCricket Academy at their indoor school.

Retail students on the road

25 retail marketing and retail management students recently visited Bicester Outlet Village for a presentation and some shopping!

Team GB’s High Altitude Training Camp

Gareth Turner, PhD student and physiologist with the British Athletics endurance and altitude training programme finds himself in both The Guardian and The Independent this month.