Our research group aims to perform research in high performance sport such as fencing, judo and the female athlete.   We have extensive research being performed in the areas of elite fencing and judo working alongside the national governing bodies and international bodies.  We also perform research in other areas such as genetics of injury such as concussion.  The recently built state of the art Institute of Sport building helps us perform world class research in the area of high-performance sport.

Members of this group embrace varied domains of sports and exercise related research including: exercise physiology, genetics, coaching, and sports nutrition.

What we provide:

• Knowledge and skills in high performance sport research
• Elite level expertise and knowledge of fencing and judo
• A forum for collaboration and research mentoring
• First class research facilities
• Postgraduate research supervision
• Space to stay up to date with one another and our wider networks