NTU Department of Sport Science

Join our online postgraduate event on Wednesday 26 November 2025 (UK) to find out more about our MSc Sport courses: MSc Sport Management MSc Sport Psychology MSc Strength and Conditioning Sign up for our postgraduate open days here: ntu.ac.uk/study-and-cour…

Great to see our MSc Strength & Conditioning students putting theory into practice in their brand new @Eleikosport gym🤩💪@NTUSportScience

Physical education helps children learn - but fewer hours are being delivered in UK schools. Professor Simon Cooper discusses why PE's place and importance in the curriculum must be valued for @ConversationUK. @NTUSportScience @NTUSciTech theconversation.com/physical-educa…

New study led by @J_Stanf0rd published in the latest (August) issue of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. As the article is the "Editor's Choice" (selected by @MarkRBeauchamp), it is free to read for the next 30 days via the following link: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2025-…

The Female Athlete Development Programme launched @NottmTrentUni this year, providing aspiring female athletes access to NTU expertise and facilities. Dr Jessica Piasecki, Associate Professor of Female Physiology, explains more 👇▶️ @NTUSciTech @NTUSportScience @JessCoulson90

As the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 gets underway, Samantha Abbott and Neil Williams explore how the risk of illness increases before a tournament - and the strategies that could help keep the Lionesses match fit. @NTUSportScience @ntu_research @NottmTrentUni theconversation.com/five-ways-to-a…

'If we get it right, a robot might not just help you remember your pills. It might help you keep your independence.' @DanieleMagistro explores whether robots could help us to age better in this piece for @ConversationUK. @NTUSciTech @NTUSportScience theconversation.com/can-a-robot-he…

Great session yesterday with coach developers on the role (and balance) of challenge and support. Thanks to @Martin_Dighton and @Marianne_D1 for the invitation to join @_UKCoaching Coach Development Conversations. Looking forward to seeing where this conversation continues!

'Horrific', 'bizarre', 'lonely'. Dr Jessica Piasecki discusses research which explored how women going through menopause described their personal experiences. @JessCoulson90 @NTUSciTech @NTUSportScience @ntu_research theconversation.com/horrific-bizar…

Join our Postgraduate Open Day on 4 June for our new MSc in Sport Management and step forward towards the career you want. The course has a particular focus on applying your learning in the areas of sport ecology, sales, and sports law. More information: linkedin.com/posts/sethkirb…

We are excited to be sharing news of our new MSc in Sport Psychology at NTU launching in September 2025. The MSc course has an emphasis on youth development across 6 exciting modules. Please see the enclosed link for more information (ntu.ac.uk/course/science…). Please RT/share.

📣OPEN ACCESS PUBLICATION!📣 Another of my PhD studies has been published in JHP! This study explored the role of goal motives for physical activity and mental well-being whilst considering the roles of self-efficacy, motivation and affective experiences doi.org/10.1177/135910…

Thrilled to share our latest research🎉 @GeroScienceAGE doi.org/10.1007/s11357… Our study shows that physical activity influences gut microbiota composition in older adults. @NTUSportScience @ntu_research @KirstyHunter123 @gemmaewalton

Enjoyed taking the time to reflect on the last 30 years of scientist-practioner oriented work here. Thanks for the invite @thelwellrc and @Human_Kinetics doi.org/10.1123/cssep.…

This #InternationalWomensDay, @JessCoulson90 from our @NTUSportScience highlights the need for more female-focused research. We’re tackling the menopause gap by exploring how the loss of oestrogen and progesterone affects the body🤩👇

.@NottmTrentUni student Ellis Mee named in the Guardian as one of the shining stars of the Men's Six Nations rugby championship. The sport science and management student made his international debut for Wales v Ireland at the weekend. @NTUSport theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb…

Aspiring female athletes will benefit from NTU expertise and facilities via a new Female Athlete Development Programme. Ten athletes have been selected for the one year programme, thought to be the first of its kind. @JessCoulson90 @NTUSportScience ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…

Launch day this coming weekend!!!

NTU and Nottingham Panthers forge a dynamic partnership to empower students We are proud to announce our new collaboration with Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Club that will transform the connection between academic studies and professional sports: ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…