Sport research
At Stirling, our academics and postgraduate students conduct high quality research to inform sports bodies, enhance the performance of athletes and improve the health of our nation.
The School of Sport's research strengths are encapsulated within the theme of developing excellence in sport, exercise and health. Research addresses aspects of physical activity and health, sport nutrition, management, doping, coaching, psychology and the culture of sport in society.
Further research is carried out into:
All our published research is available to access online through STORRE.
Did you know?
Stirling's sports research is ranked first in Scotland and in the top five in the UK.
Most recent Research Assessment Exercise