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Coastal Community Health, Sustainability and Resilience: pleasure-oriented, community-based physical activity in coastal communities
Background. There is considerable policy momentum behind supporting and reinvigorating coastal communities. The pressing health needs of these underserved communities was recognised by CMO Whitty. Read more
Promoting physical activity for survivors of violence against women in Scotland: needs, approaches and impacts (VC23004)
About the project. This PhD offers an exciting opportunity to examine physical activity provision for survivors of violence against women in Scotland. Read more
Increasing physical activity in later life: making behaviour change interventions that better meet the needs of older people
Physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits. However, many older people engage in little or no physical activity. Read more
Impact of physical activity on the trajectory of neuromuscular ageing in humans
The PhD Scholarship “Impact of physical activity on the trajectory of neuromuscular ageing in humans” is fully funded by the University of Padova, Italy to support a full-time PhD student who is commencing research in the field of Biomedical Sciences. Read more
The Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research
The Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR - https://www.beds.ac.uk/ispar/) embraces a wide range of multi-disciplinary perspectives from the life and biomedical sciences to the social sciences, to seek solutions to the physical inactivity epidemic and enhancement of human performance in a variety of sectors related to sport, education, health and wellbeing. Read more
What impact does E-scooter use have on user physical activity, health and wellbeing?
Electric scooters (e-scooters), a form of electric micro mobility, have recently been adopted into the urban transportation network, with cities throughout the world implementing dockless short hire rental schemes. Read more
Sport and Exercise Research Centre
The Sport and Exercise Research Centre (SERC) at the University of Winchester is a dynamic hub of academics and researchers working together to identify and address pertinent issues in sport and exercise at a local, national, and international level. Read more
Physical literacy, the early years, and the importance of the outdoor natural learning environment SSEHS/JLS/3
Project details. Internationally, governments and society are concerned about the impact of physical inactivity on health, life expectancy and the associated high economic costs. Read more
Dexastrong™ Sponsored PhD Studentship in collaboration with the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University: Investigating the impact of bioDensity loading, nutrition, and exercise on musculoskeletal and metabolic health of older adults with sarcopenia
Full-time. Funded (UK Fees and Stipend). Start date. October 2023. Location. Leeds, UK. The Carnegie School of Sport in collaboration with DexaStrong is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to a prestigious PhD Studentship. Read more
Hospital-associated deconditioning: Exploring factors contributing to the physical and cognitive decline of older people post-hospitalisation
This PhD studentship will explore the associations between acute illnesses and physical and cognitive decline of older people in hospital. Read more
Improving the health and wellbeing of hard-to-reach families through Happy Homework: A Scottish curriculum-focussed home-based health intervention. (VC23001)
24-hour recommendations outline that for children to attain optimal health, they should achieve high levels of physical activity, low levels of sedentary behaviour, and sufficient sleep, yet most young people fail to meet all three guidelines. Read more
Muscle Strengthening in Older Adults: A Mobile Health Approach (VC23002)
Environment and finances. Based in our award-winning, state-of-the-art Lanarkshire campus, the Sport and Physical Activity Institute (SPARI) at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is looking to appoint a PhD candidate to join its vibrant PhD community. Read more
The Impact of Heat Stress on Human Health, Performance, and Function across the Lifecourse
The interaction between climate change, ageing, and sedentary behaviour mean the elderly are a highly vulnerable cohort for heat-related illness. Read more
AI for Athlete Activity Recognition and Analysis (AAARA)
Research Group:
Regulated Software Research Group
Keywords; Digital Health, Sports Analytics, Artificial Intelligence,. The development and advancement of digital devices and wearable technology such as smartphones, smartwatches and smart wearable devices has created a new dimension concerning the study of human behaviour. Read more
Evaluating the effects of commercial exercise programmes and combined dietary strategies on cardio-metabolic risk
Research Group:
Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences - https://www.anglia.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/cambridge-centre-for-sport-and-exercise-sciences. Read more