Sports Studies University of Stirling

Overview

We’re shedding light on the risks posed by heading footballs, informing the conversation around anti-doping and inspiring the next generation to form healthy habits.

Our campus at the University of Stirling is home to Olympic athletes, national academies for tennis and swimming and unique five-star facilities – creating a dynamic environment where theory and practice are closely interlinked.

What you can study

• PhD studies in Sports Studies can be undertaken in diverse contexts from high performance sport to population health. Doctoral students join a dynamic, internationally recognised academic community carrying out innovative studies that improve human health and performance and address global challenges.
• Meanwhile, our strong connections across the sport, health and exercise sectors allow in Sport and Social Sciences students to address key issues in sport including anti-doping policy, coach education, sport for social change, sport and identity, and sport mega events. Our expertise includes the role of sport in contributing to health and wellbeing, including active lifestyles and workplace health.