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sport and exercise

Find out about Sammy one our Occupational Therapy students with a passion for fencing

Michelle Rushbrooke

08 February 2024

Meet Our Game-Changer: Head of Performance Sport

Meet the newest addition to our Performance Sport family, the Head of Performance Sport, brings a wealth of experience and passion to Essex’s progressive programme.

Michelle Rushbrooke

08 February 2024

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

There are thousands of online resources, apps and research tools available to assist your studies or research in STEM subjects, but where do you start, and which resources are reliable?

Greg Cadge, Danilo Petti

04 January 2024

Inclusiveness at the Heart of Football Culture

Talented Canadian goalkeeper Shanie Marion became recipient of a football sports scholarship at the University of Essex for the 2023-24 academic year, whilst she studies Sport and Exercise Science.

Michelle Rushbrooke

21 December 2023

Spiking success: Navigating Academia and Volleyball Performance

It's not just about excelling in academics and sports during your time here – it's about forging a path that extends beyond graduation. The University isn't just a stepping-stone; it's a launchpad for aspirations and a lifelong connection to the world of performance sports.

Michelle Rushbrooke

18 December 2023

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Essex scholar Abbie on what a football scholarship means to her

Alumni team, Philanthropy

11 May 2023

BSc Sport and Exercise Science student Charlotte was inspired to pursue her business idea after receiving funding from her academic department.

Essex Startups

28 February 2023

Class of 2022 graduate McCartney Aldous recently left Essex with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.

Essex Startups

20 September 2022

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

As lifestyles change how do we stay active and stay healthy. What interventions can change behaviour, improve the environment and offer access to activities which can promote our wellbeing? Dr Ruth Lowry and Dr Paul Freeman from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences talk about supporting individuals and communities to live healthier more active lives from crafts and nature to drumming and gardening.

Dr Paul Freeman, Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Ruth Lowry

28 April 2022

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health - here's why

Dr Jo Barton, Dr Ruth Lowry

12 November 2020

1-10 of 11 results

1-10 of 11 results

sport and exercise

Balancing Academics and Blades

Meet Our Game-Changer: Head of Performance Sport

Unlock the Wonders of STEM Learning with O'Reilly for Higher Education

Inclusiveness at the Heart of Football Culture

Spiking success: Navigating Academia and Volleyball Performance

Inspiring the next generation of women footballers

Charlotte Moore: My start-up journey

McCartney Aldous: My start-up journey

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health