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sport PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 140 sport PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Institute for Sport Business
The Institute for Sport Business seeks to deliver research with a real-world impact in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. Read more
Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity: Sport and Human Performance
Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity. Sport and Human Performance. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more
Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity: Sport Industry
Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity. Sport Industry. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more
Neurodiversity in sport: from PE to elite sport
The idea of neurodiversity or being neurodivergent (ND), as opposed to neurotypical (NT), emerged in the 1960s in relation to autism, but now encompasses several conditions. Read more
Sport Coaching, Positive Youth Development and Vulnerable Young People
Vulnerable young people are currently facing unprecedented challenges from the pressures which come with social media misuse, unstable family environments… Read more
Nationalism, populist politics and sport migrations: heroes or villains?
Right-wing populist political voices, movements and values have been on the rise. Europe has been witnessing tendencies that are frequently associated with identity politics, ethno-nationalism, racism, sexism, anti-elitism and a general sense of ‘them vs. Read more
Values-Based Models of Leadership in Sport: Authentic and Ethical Leadership
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
Policy, Sport, and Geopolitics in an Unstable World PhD
Elite and amateur sport are recognised as important political tools for governments looking to achieve national and international ambitions such as improving public health or promoting a particular national identity globally. Read more
Investigating the physiological and biomechanical demands of wheelchair rugby game play: Implications for load monitoring (Ref: SSHES/TOB25)
Wheelchair rugby (WR) is a mixed gender Paralympic sport, characterised by intermittent sprint activity and a large aerobic contribution. Read more
Self-Funded PhD Opportunities in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Are you passionate about Sport and Exercise Sciences and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in Sport and Exercise Sciences for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more
Quantifying the physical and tactical demands of wheelchair tennis on different court surfaces (Ref: SSEHS/AFP25)
This project will seek to compare the physical and tactical demands of wheelchair tennis on different court surfaces (hard, clay and grass). Read more
Exploring organisational sustainability and the interplay between economic, social and environmental logics within not-for-profit sport organisations (Ref: SSEHS/MD25)
The Not-for-Profit (NFP) sporting eco-system including community sports clubs, governing bodies, and sporting events are central to delivering health and well-being, social and personal impacts that have been valued between £45 billion and £85 billion in England (Davies et al., 2019; Sport England, 2020; Harris et al., 2009; May et al., 2013). Read more
Physical activity and sports participation of disabled children and young people – understanding current levels and time-trends, and how to tackle inequalities (Ref: SSEHS/SC25)
Existing survey data from the Activity Alliance’s 2020 “My Active Future. Including every child” report show that 30% of disabled 5-18 year old children take part in less than 30 minutes of sport and physical activity (PA) per day during term-time (vs. Read more
Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Professional Landscape of Applied Performance Analysts in Sports Performance Analysis
As the discipline of sports performance analysis experiences unprecedented growth and diversification, the role of the applied performance analysts emerges as a key component to aid coaches, athletes and stakeholders’ decision making (Martin et al., 2023). Read more
Men’s lives: the consequences of living with high levels of drive for muscularity
Historically, body image research has focused on females and their dieting and weight loss habits. McCreary and Sasse (2000) recognised that although some men desired to be thin for health, occupational, or recreational reasons, high levels of the drive for thinness in men from Western societies is relatively rare. Read more