School of Sport and Health Sciences

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Moving on up: Brighton climbs again in latest Complete University Guide

Brighton rose to 68 in the rankings – an overall improvement of 13 places on last year – and has now climbed a total of 44 places over the last three years. The university has also been ranked seventh in the south-east and in the top 60 nationally for graduate outcomes, reflecting the proportion of…

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Water sports afternoon for PE students

A group of physical education students spent an afternoon paddle boarding and kayaking at Buzz Active. The event was funded by Belong @ Brighton and the Brighton Students’ Union. The event was designed to develop students skills and attributes to become change-makers and engaged global citizens in the future. Outdoor adventurous activities (OAA) like these help…

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Students support grassroots football during placement

Students from our sport science courses supported Parkfield FC this season during placement. Parkfield FC were established in 1970 and are part of the East Sussex Football League. They are one of the longest-standing teams in the county and their manager has been at the helm since day one, currently in his 53rd season! The…

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PE students lead inspiring dance workshop

A group of first and second year students from our Physical Education BA(Hons) with QTS  visited GCSE Dance students at Drapers’ Academy in Romford. The students performed their dance, titled ‘Beneath’, to a group of over 50 young female students and then lead a practical workshop with the school’s GCSE Dance students based on the…

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Brighton research highlights importance of dignity and sense of personal control as UK population ages

Investment in supportive approaches that increase a sense of personal control are needed to make sure older people in the UK have the care support they need to live independent, fulfilling lives in their later years. Research led by the University of Brighton as part of a Europe-wide project found that ensuring older people retained…

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Presenting at BASES Student Conference

Students from our undergraduate and postgraduate sport science degrees received funding to attend this years British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) annual student conference. BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK and endorses our Sport and Exercise Science BSc degree and our sport science labs. The students…

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Explore our summer schools

Our summer schools programme offers you the chance to experience what it’s like to study at university. They’ll help you to decide what’s right for you after sixth form or college. Our summer schools take place in July, and we offer three options: on-campus residential (staying overnight in halls) on-campus non-residential online All our summer…

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Meet sport coaching student Rebecca

We asked first year Sport Coaching BSc(Hons) student, Rebecca Maye to reflect on her time on the degree to date: Why I chose Brighton for my degree “I loved sport growing up, always played football and all other sports I could. “I loved the location of Brighton/Eastbourne as it was by the beach. I was…

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Expedition to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) students who opted to take the 3rd year choice module, Expedition Physiology, visited the Welsh mountains just before the Easter holidays.  Dr Neil Maxwell was the brainchild behind the module, with the first cohort starting back in 2003/04, and which evolved from several sleep deprivation studies Neil ran. He reports…

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Meet the sport coaching team

The team at Brighton has a wealth of coaching experience in a wide range of sports. They have worked, and continue to work, for organisations including the English Institute of Sport, The Rugby Football Union and British Tennis. Dr Anastasiya Khomutova – course leader Dr James Wallis – principal lecturer Flo Pietzsch – principal lecturer…

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