By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash It was wonderful recently to have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Jon Bartlett, Performance Pathway Manager at British Cycling, as part of our High-Performance Sport MSc. We talked about all things talent management and development and it was a great opportunity to pick Jon’s brain about his … Continue reading “Influence Without Status “
The Ownership of Athlete Data
By Jamie Kyte Technology has reshaped the sports industry, unlocking new possibilities for performance enhancement and fan engagement. The global sports technology market, valued at $24.14 billion in 2019, is projected to soar to $65.41 billion by 2027. These advancements empower athletes, coaches, and analysts to push the boundaries of performance. A prime example is … Continue reading “The Ownership of Athlete Data “
Road to the Womens Euros – Part 2 – The Final
By Daniel Lothian The Wales senior women’s football team’s journey to the Women’s Euros 2025 has been nothing short of remarkable. Following their victory against Slovakia in October, the mission remained clear for the crucial final playoff against Ireland: prepare every player to perform at their peak across two games, the first in Cardiff and … Continue reading “Road to the Womens Euros – Part 2 – The Final “
The difference between a Professional Doctorate and a PhD
By Professor Barry Drust One of the most common questions that get asked by potential students who are interested in the Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science is “what is the difference between a traditional doctorate and a more professionally focussed doctorate?”. This short conversation tries to answer this question by giving a short outline … Continue reading “The difference between a Professional Doctorate and a PhD “
Navigating the Journey of a Professional Doctorate in Exercise and Sports Medicine and a Full-time Working Mum
By Jude Coe Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Embarking on a Professional Doctorate in Exercise and Sports Medicine has been an exciting and challenging journey. My research focuses on the determinants of resilience in performing arts, a topic that bridges my clinical background in physiotherapy with the psychological aspects of sports medicine. Under the guidance of Professor … Continue reading “Navigating the Journey of a Professional Doctorate in Exercise and Sports Medicine and a Full-time Working Mum”
Most of our stresses won’t last
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash This is a particularly busy time of year for everyone. With that comes the pressures and stresses of meeting deadlines. It’s for another blog whether the arbitrary line of Christmas is too heavily administered as a hard stop for people but there’s no debating whether it’s there. Discussing … Continue reading “Most of our stresses won’t last “
The role of research to improve processes in elite environments
By Dr Liam Anderson Research in many ways is fundamental to improving what we currently know. Although we perform tasks and make decisions daily, until it is investigated deeper it is difficult to improve. As part of Andy Kavanagh’s Professional Doctorate here at the University of Birmingham, he is investigating the processes that are leading … Continue reading “The role of research to improve processes in elite environments “
Insights into Elite Sports Physiotherapy: Emidio Pacecca
By Matt Goodman On Thursday 7th November we were fortunate to host Emidio Pacecca (Mids) for a Q&A session with our Pitch-side Physiotherapy students & MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine students. Mids has a natural ability to talk & within minutes of us starting it was clear the slides he’d put together weren’t going to … Continue reading “Insights into Elite Sports Physiotherapy: Emidio Pacecca “
Methodological approaches to applied practice: Discussing Phenomenology
By Dr Andrew Soundy and Dr Paul Garner Another in a series of conversations on methodological practices, Dr Andy Soundy and Dr Paul Garner discuss the underpinning tenets of phenomenology, and how this philosophical approach is useful in applied research. A.A.Soundy@bham.ac.uk P.F.Garner@bham.ac.uk
Advancing Professional Practice in Sport: Join the “From Lab to Field” Symposium
By Caroline White The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice invites you to the 2025 symposium, “From Lab to Field: Connecting the Dots Between Research and Professional Practice in Sports Performance.” This premier event is tailored for professionals, practitioners, and students who are committed to elevating their expertise in sports performance and integrating cutting-edge research into … Continue reading “Advancing Professional Practice in Sport: Join the “From Lab to Field” Symposium “