Sport Science, Exercise Science and Leisure Cultures Research
MPhil PhD
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
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About the course
Brighton's research into sport was rated 4 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. Our work in sport and leisure cultures has been funded by the British Council, the EU, Countryside Agency Forest Research, Sussex Learning and Skills Council, Sport England and other consultancies. Sport and exercise science research has been funded by industrial sponsorship, Sport England, the South East Thames Regional Health Authority, the Economic and Social Research Council and the Leverhulme Trust. Projects have been developed with Cancer Research UK and sports injury establishments. There has also been some funding by the British Paralympic Association.
Work in sport and leisure cultures focuses on critical social science-oriented research into the genesis and development of contemporary sports and associated leisure cultures. Comparative, ethnographic and investigative research combines social history, sociology and political science. Areas of expansion include: comparative sports cultures and politics; the social and cultural theory of sport and leisure; sport and leisure subcultures; the application of ethnographic methodology to policy development in the public provision of leisure and recreation; the application of investigative research methodology in studying sports organisations; sport and the media; and sport journalism. Staff have published extensively and acted as expert advisors to many organisations, including parliamentary select committees, Sport England and the European Commission. Staff initiated the British Sociological Association's Sociology of Sport Study Group and present work at the group's national conferences, as well as at events organised by the British Society of Sports History, the Leisure Studies Association, and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. We have extensive experience of successful supervision of doctoral projects. Completed degrees have included: projects on the new sports/windsurfing culture; labour migration into English professional football; young people's relationship to sport in the media; Asian youth and sport; socialisation of female students into sport and physical education; and sexual harassment and sport.
Sport and exercise science research embraces sport and exercise psychology, physiology and biomechanics. Sport and exercise psychology research currently focuses on exercise adherence, barriers to exercise and goal orientations. In sport and exercise physiology the principal areas of investigation are: nutrition and metabolism; muscle biochemistry and histochemistry; endurance capacity; oxygen uptake kinetics; thermoregulatory and environmental effects on performance and comfort. In biomechanics, kinematic and kinetic analysis, and electromyography feature strongly in both performance and injury contexts. For all disciplines, applied dimensions have been developed to the benefit of national, international and Olympic sportsmen and women.
Well-equipped laboratories, accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, include tools for breath-by-breath gas analysis, biochemical analyses, three-dimensional motion analysis and electromyography, an environmental chamber and force platforms. Facilities have been enhanced by grants from the Leverhulme Trust, the Sports Council, the Foundation for Sports and the Arts, the British Paralympic Association and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Collaborative work across the university extends the range of equipment and methodologies available for research.
Recently completed PhD and MPhil degrees in the sport and exercise science area have covered topics such as: oxygen consumption kinetics; subtalar joint motion and knee pain in cyclists; and physiological and metabolic responses to continuous and intermittent exercise.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
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Chelsea (PhD) (Full time) [K1AA010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,250 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,085 GBP International (Full Time) 12,978 GBP Chelsea School (MPhil) (Full time) [K1AC010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,250 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,085 GBP International (Full Time) 12,978 GBP -
Location
Location
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.
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Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.
Social scene
The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.
Arts
The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.
Sports
Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.
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Career opportunities
Chelsea Research Student Division
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