Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses in sport, exercise and health.

Department for Health taught postgraduate courses

Our postgraduate taught courses combine academic excellence with flexible and innovative design and delivery.

Department for Health postgraduate research

View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates courses available in the Department for Health.

Combining a sports degree with competitive netball: Jasmine and Jemma’s stories

Siblings Jasmine and Jemma talk about studying FdSc/BSc (Hons) Sport (Sports Performance) and playing competitive netball for Team Bath.

An ‘a-ha’ moment and planning for a future in public health

Eleanor Johnson shares how the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science has helped her build confidence, skills, and knowledge to impact public health.

Pursuing a career in sport and exercise medicine

Ronjan Bhattacharya explains his plans to continue working in sport following the MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath.

UK gambling industry is using Big Tobacco tactics to downplay harms and influence the public

New analysis reveals the UK gambling industry is mimicking the tactics first used by Big Tobacco decades ago.

New report reveals potential $28 million tax discrepancy involving British American Tobacco in Kenya

New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million in profit taxes in Kenya.

Midwife stress: research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions

University of Bath StART research group uncovers how midwives experience and respond to stress, and which interventions are most effective at reducing it

Are women really more prone to ACL injuries? New study challenges common claims

New research highlights how gender inequalities in sports could be distorting injury data and calls for more accurate measurements

Department for Health research

Our research promotes wellbeing and enhances functional performance.

Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility

Dr Sheree Bekker from the Department for Health discusses how the American rugby player is reshaping sport, for The Conversation.

Exercise does increase calorie burn – but probably not as much as you might hope

Prof Dylan Thompson & Prof Javier Gonzalez debunk the weight loss claim in The Conversation.

How big tobacco firms are using e-cigarettes to try to improve their image

Dr Iona Fitzpatrick writes for The Conversation about how big tobacco firms are using e-cigarettes to shift their public image.

Help us research fat tissue inflammation and the regulation of muscle in older people

Take part in research into whether differing levels of fat tissue inflammation are linked to levels of muscle loss as people age.

Talking weight in sport: Take part in our research study

We need high-performance athletes and coaches to help us research how we talk about body weight in a sporting context.

Join our study into links between motivation, attitude and improving your health and fitness

Help us research factors that influence positive health behaviours (such as exercise), and access health and leisure facilities to start your fitness journey.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.

Bath students highlight how societal challenges can be tackled using the power of sport

BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching students have produced a series of films illustrating how sport can help with a range of issues faced in society.

Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Team Bath coach Paul Tisdale

With over 30 years’ experience in the game, ex-pro footballer and Team Bath coach, Paul Tisdale, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University.

New podcast digs into Tobacco Industry tactics in pursuit of profit over health

The Tobacco Control Research Group releases its new podcast series, Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco

University of Bath and RUH Cardiovascular Showcase highlights importance of improving patient care

The Cardiovascular Showcase highlighted the importance of cardiovascular research for improving health and wellbeing.

Bath's SPHERE research centre launches new podcast tackling inequality in sport

The Centre for Sport, Physical Activity & Health Equality (SPHERE) Podcast Series will explore how sport can both challenge and reinforce social inequalities.

Tobacco corporation attempts to gain public trust in its science are having success – new research

Philip Morris International gains trust in industry-funded science by posing as a generous supporter and concealing its involvement through third parties