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We have 17 University of Birmingham, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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University of Birmingham, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 University of Birmingham, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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A Critical Sociological Analysis of AI in Physical Education

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring AI and Physical Education. As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to conduct a PhD project in the fields of Sports Pedagogy and Physical Education, and contribute to the body of literature in these areas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Safeguarding in Sport

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring safeguarding in sport. As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to conduct a PhD project in the fields of Sports Coaching/Pedagogy and Safe Sport and contribute to the growing body of literature in these areas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effects of Cognitive-Motor Priming on Sport and Exercise Performance

Background. This project will evaluate the effects of adding brief mental drills to standard physical warmup drills on subsequent sport and/or exercise performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Ring
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exercise interventions to reduce risk of disease; utilising biomarkers of metabolic and brain health to optimise exercise

A lifestyle that includes physical activity, either in the form of habitual activity or structured exercise, is required to reduce the risk of disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Aldred, Dr RJ Elsworthy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploration of rehabilitation models addressing coexisting conditions such as T2DM, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.

The growing prevalence of multimorbidity presents a major challenge for contemporary healthcare systems, particularly within the United Kingdom. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S K Amaravadi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Behind the Wheel – Self-Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional Drivers

Professional bus, coach and lorry drivers face high levels of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to long hours of sitting, whole-body vibration and poor ergonomics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G S Skamagki, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Values-based models of leadership in sport

Values-based models of leadership such as authentic (Walumbwa et al., 2008) and ethical Den Hartog, 2015) leadership have received increased research attention by sport psychologists in recent years. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Kavussanu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the Human Spatial Navigation in Complex Urban Environment

SThis research project is centred on the study of human navigation in urban environments, leveraging the latest advancements in VR, robotics, computer vision, and AI technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S-H Yeo, Prof P.I. Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing Imagery Use and Abilities in Sport

Imagery is a cornerstone of mental skills development in sport, with robust evidence supporting its role in enhancing performance, regulating emotions, and promoting wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Cumming
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Loneliness and mental health in sport

Loneliness is recognised as a global public health concern, yet its role within sport remains underexplored (Jackman et al., 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Quinton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using stem cells to model the molecular mechanisms of exercise for dementia prevention

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions worldwide and placing an increasing burden on patients, families and healthcare systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RJ Elsworthy, Prof S Aldred
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Imagery Ability and Its Role in Optimizing Imagery-Based Interventions for Performance and Stress Regulation

Mental imagery is a widely used psychological technique in sport, exercise, and health contexts to enhance performance, regulate stress, and improve wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Williams
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a new model of muscle mechanics – in vivo mechanics of a single muscle

Project Description. The goal of this project is to develop and validate a new phenomenological model of muscle contraction—the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM)—through in vivo experiments on single muscles in small animals (mouse/rat). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Technology Interventions in Fan Engagement and Sport Tourism

Project Overview. Technology is reshaping the sport industry. From service robots and AI mascots to augmented and virtual reality, digital tools are increasingly used to enhance the fan experience, create new forms of engagement, and stimulate sport tourism. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y F Feng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Neural mechanisms of physiological tremor

Everyone experiences some degree of involuntary movement when trying to hold their hand still. This unintended movement is known as physiological tremor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Reynolds
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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