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Sports studies

Overview

As we work on a multi-thematic degree programme, our research interests and projects within the Sports Studies Research Group are richly diverse.

Sports studies meeting

However, they share the desire to undertake research which is both soundly underpinned theoretically, and is grounded in the reality of practical implications and real-world applications.  

The main strands of research involve:

  • Sports coaching     
  • Sports development    
  • Sports management  

Recent and current projects

  • The student-athlete experience in Higher Education
  • An exploration of fluctuations in the perceptions of expertise of expert sports coaches  

Collaborations 

Sports studies programme tutor

Interested in more information?

Email David Turner
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