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.

University of Bath academics work: Conflicts of interest must be tackled to protect public health

Without tackling conflicts of interest with harmful industries, efforts to prevent disease and protect public health will fail.

Beyond Access: The hidden factors behind active ageing in communities

New University of Bath research shows it's not just about how many opportunities older adults have to be active - it’s about how good those opportunities are.

Exercise the key to maintaining Vitamin D levels in winter, study finds

New research reveals that regular, moderate-intensity exercise helps maintain crucial vitamin D levels during the darker winter months.

Mindfulness and step tracking boosts motivation to exercise – new study

Combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can boost people’s desire to exercise.

Department for Health research

Our research promotes wellbeing and enhances functional performance.

Professor Anna Gilmore, public health expert, profiled in major Spanish newspaper

El País has published an article on a prominent Bath academic and her impactful research on the ways corporations shape public health

Professor Javier Gonzalez on keto diet research for The Guardian podcast

Prof Javier Gonzalez from the Department for Health speaks to journalist Madeleine Finlay about his latest keto diet research for The Guardian's Science Weekly.

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.

Help us research how exercise plans can improve health for people with cystic fibrosis

We need volunteers to help us research the impacts of remotely delivered exercise plans on cardiovascular health in people with cystic fibrosis.

Join our research into whether personalised feedback can improve your diet

Earn £200 and help us understand if personalised feedback can improve people's diets. We need volunteers aged 18-45 with diets low in fresh vegetables.

Help us research how metabolism is impacted by exercise at different times of the day

Earn £400 and help us research how exercise during different times of the day affects metabolism. We need healthy individuals aged 18-50 with a BMI of 18-35.

Help us research the links between a low-carbohydrate diet and disease

We need volunteers to take part in our research into how a very low carbohydrate diet can influence disease risk. You'll receive £150 for completing the study.

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.

University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers

University receives part of £54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.

Prof Harry Rutter to speak today at WHO Europe summer school on systems thinking and innovation

This in-person four-day summer school course will explore systems thinking theory and applying systems-based methods and design thinking processes.

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.