The School also has a well-established "culture of research." That is, there is a strong commitment to knowledge production and the facilities, resources and activities required to support it. Some of the strengths of this research culture include:
- Diverse and innovative research approaches
- Highly qualified and experienced research staff
- State of the art facilities
- Collaborative research initiatives and support
- Student organisation and representation
- A University-recognised Centre for Research
- Several University-recognised Complementary Research Units
- Ongoing success securing Research Grants
- An outstanding publication, conference presentation and performance record
- Hosting conferences and symposia
Research Support Units
- Biomechanics Unit
- Exercise Physiology Unit
- Exercise and Sports Performance Unit
- Football Studies Unit
- Performance Studies Unit
- Recreation Unit
- Sociology of Sport & Leisure Unit
- Sport and Exercise Psychology Unit
- Sport Ethics Unit
- Sport History Unit
- Sport Policy Studies Unit
- Sport Stakeholder Studies
- Sports Engineering & Technology Unit
