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We have 77 Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 77 Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Join Strathclyde as a doctoral researcher and help solve issues of global impact!

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive, internationally leading technological University. Our leading-edge research and close links with business, industry and public sector organisations make us the University of choice for 1,800 doctoral researchers from over 80 countries. Read more
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Physical Profiling for Golfers with Disabilities

Golf is played by 66.6 million registered players world-wide and because of the existing infrastructure has potential for growth to accommodate individuals with disability (WHO, 2019). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Wells, Dr AM Morrison, Prof P Allen
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Scholarships in Sport, Health and Social Care for UK applicants from a minority ethnic background

Applications are invited for two Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships, one in the School of Sport and Physical Activity and one in the School of Health and Social Care, at Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KW Whitfield, Dr J Stone, Dr R Appleyard
 14 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Behavioural and Psychological Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion

This PhD will focus on understanding and promoting physical activity to improve the health and wellbeing of diverse populations. Becoming more active… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Divine, Dr C. Nykjaer, Prof S L Astill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transforming Lives, PhD Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University: Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Survivors

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hardcastle, Prof L Azevedo
 28 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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
 Supervisor: Prof M Kavussanu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Breast Trauma in Sport: Are contact sports damaging the breast health of our female athletes?

Applications are invited for a funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2025. . Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Wakefield-Scurr, Dr C Mills
 28 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Investigating the Neurocognitive Mechanisms Underlying the Benefits of Classroom Exercise Breaks in School-Age Children

Introduction. Classroom exercise breaks (CEB) are suggested to improve children’s executive function, attention and concentration in schools. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R M Martins
 27 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Stone
 14 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Safeguarding Practices in Sport

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring safeguarding practices in sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 30 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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International Migration in Sports Coaching

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring international migration in sports coaching. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the impact of different flooring surfaces on EMG muscle activation of the knee and hip muscles during squatting and stair descending in patients with Patellofemoral Pain.

Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population, particularly athletes and physically active individuals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Papadopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computer Vision with Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Human-Related Data

Human data is centric to many computer science, machine learning and biomedical engineering research. Such data includes human images/videos, motions and trajectories, medical images (X-ray, MRI, CT), faces, gestures, medical records, etc. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Shum
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MRes: Environmental attitudes and behaviours of Brazilian mountain bikers (SAS0203)

Mountain biking is an increasingly popular outdoor recreation in many countries. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bossi, Ms J Mackinnon, Dr T Campbell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MRes – Is self-paced performance the key to normalising intensity of interval training across individuals? (Project ID SAS0206)

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a widely employed training methodology known for its effectiveness in improving cardiorespiratory and metabolic fitness, ultimately leading to increased exercise capacity (Buchheit & Laursen, 2013). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bossi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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