Sport and Exercise Science Research
The School of Sport and Exercise Science develop and support research that is impactful, ethically responsible and both locally and globally recognised.
Priority areas for research development identified in the University of Worcester’s latest strategic plan include Social Exclusion, Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing and Disability Sport. We have a broad range of ongoing research projects in these areas. For more information about ongoing research please explore the Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity, Coach Developer and Performance Analyst and Human Performance Research Groups’ pages.
The School of Sport and Exercise Science embrace a broad range of research with a focus on applied research and knowledge transfer. The School has successfully supported over 20 PhD students since 2008. We have research active staff that are currently supervising 16 post-graduate students registered on MPhil and PhD degrees across a wide variety of topics related to sport, exercise, physical activity, sport coaching, sociology of sport, inclusive sport and sports science. Our research students study for their degrees both part and full-time. Staff are well experienced at supporting research students from a broad range of backgrounds and we have UK Council for Graduate Education recognised research supervisors. The School is always seeking to work collaboratively with a range of partners to support PhD studentships and joint projects.
If you are interested in completing a research degree with us (MPhil or PhD) or any aspect of our ongoing work and wish to discuss, engage, or commission any research or evaluation, please contact Professor Győző Molnár at g.molnar@worc.ac.uk.
Research and publications
We publish our research findings in a range of peer-reviewed journals, books and specialist magazines to share our innovative ideas with the international research community.
WRaP is an online catalogue of material produced by members of the University and contains details of our articles, conference papers, book chapters and publications.
For more information, please visit our Worcester Research and Publications webpage.
Latest research news
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Wednesday, 04 June 2025
A former University of Worcester student is preparing for the 2025–26 season as AFC Wimbledon’s Director of Football, having helped guide the club to promotion via the League Two play-offs.
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Monday, 12 May 2025
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony.
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Tuesday, 15 April 2025
As Worcestershire County Cricket Club begin the 2025 season, player Adam Finch has been sharing his reflections and his hopes for the current season, with students at the University of Worcester.