The School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance has a strong commitment to both applied and theoretical research. In particular, the School supports research in the following areas:
Exercise Science and Human Movement:
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Sport Psychology
- Exercise and Health Psychology
- Sociology of Sport and Leisure
- Sport History
- Sport Ethics and Philosophy
Recreation:
- Active Recreation
- Recreation Management
- Recreation and Well-Being
- Recreation for Special Population (disabilities, ageing)
- Recreation and Community Development
Sport Management and Policy:
- Sport History
- Sport Media
- Major Sport Event Studies
- Sport Stakeholder
- Sport Policy Evaluation
- Sport, Gender and Diversity
- Football Studies
Performance Studies:
- Performance Philosophy and Social Theory
- Performance Making
- Embodiment
AURA
The mission of AURA (The Alma Unit for Research on Aging) has been to create a multidisciplinary approach to generating new knowledge and understanding about ageing within a life-span perspective.
For further information on research in the School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance please refer to the links below:
