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When it comes to Sport, we’ve got it covered SPORT AT LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
1 YOU DON’T JUST STUDY SPORT AT LJMU, IT’S IN THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE YOU LIVE IT. ljmu.ac.uk
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THE
LJMU sport courses cover the whole spectrum
of sport – from grassroots level right through to
elite, including all the elements that contribute
to the sporting sector. LJMU courses cover the
business of sport, the development of it, the
science behind it and everything in between;
when it comes to sport, we’ve got it covered.
‘GODFATHER OF
With internationally recognised sport research expertise, notable Olympic Alumni, excellent
partnerships with sport organisations, award winning Football Exchange and Physical Activity
Exchange programmes and the city’s proud history of developing elite athletes, it is no surprise
that LJMU was selected to host the prestigious International Council for Coaching Excellence
SPORT SCIENCE’
(ICCE) Global Coach Conference 2017 and will host the International Society of Biomechanics in Professor Tom Reilly was a key sport and exercise scientific study and exercise science*. The state-of-
Sports (ISBS) Conference in 2022. member of the team at Liverpool at Liverpool Polytechnic, before it the-art Tom Reilly Building is home
Polytechnic that set up the world’s became known as LJMU. to the School of Sport and Exercise
first BSc (Hons) degree in sports Sciences and contains a range of
Thanks to Professor Reilly’s vision and
Our Athena Swan Bronze Award science in 1975. He was also the world-leading facilities and equipment
recognises the School’s commitment to
dedication, LJMU is now the UK’s
UK’s first Professor of Sports Science, for training the next generation of sport
gender equality, diversity and inclusion. leading institution for research in sport
and helped lay the foundations for scientists.
LJMU is the perfect place to
study sport. Not only does it
have links to prestigious sport
clubs and organisations, it also
has over 30 sport clubs in the
Students’ Union, outstanding
sport research and access
to a whole range of sporting
facilities.
Leah Weaver, graduate, MSc Sport Coaching
* Research Quality Index data provided by Research Professional and available via Research Fortnight
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LIVERPOOL
LOVES SPORT Our passion for football runs deep; with three football teams in Merseyside
– Liverpool FC, Everton FC and Tranmere Rovers – we love the game. However, world-class sport
in the region goes far beyond football. Merseyside is the golfing capital of England – boasting
more than 40 courses, seven of which are leading championship venues, while the City of
Liverpool Gymnastics Club produces elite, international level athletes. It is also the UK home of
the Grand National, the Liverpool International Horse Show, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series and
the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. In 2021 Liverpool will host the Wheelchair Rugby
League World Cup, followed by the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in 2022.
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and more. Available 24/7.
SCIENCES*
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www.ljmu.ac.uk/on-demand
IN SPORTS
CONFERENCE
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TH FOR GLOBAL ONLINE LJMU has been selected
SPORTS SYMPOSIUM IN SPORT to host the 38th
International Society of
SCIENCE AND EXERCISE Biomechanics in Sports
Times Good University Guide 2021
(ISBS) conference in 2022.
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PSYCHOLOGY
TH FOR
SPORTS The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences held
a Global Online Symposium in Sport and Exercise The conference will bring around 500 sports
biomechanics experts to Liverpool and is the first time
SCIENCE Psychology in February 2021, featuring speakers from
four continents across the world – including alumni and the conference will be held in the UK, largely thanks to
Complete University Guide 2021 world leaders in their field. LJMU’s reputation as a world leader for both research
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LJMU alumni included: Philip Lew, Sports Psychology and academic leadership in the field.
TH BEST Officer at the National Sports Institute of Malaysia;
Ellie Whittaker, North Yorkshire Public Health Team;
Professor Mark Lake said: “We are delighted to extend
a welcome to ISBS. The conference will offer a vibrant
DEPARTMENT Chris Lynch, Athlete Well-being and Engagement Lead
with the Australian Cycling team; Dr Spencer Hayes,
environment for delegates who will be exposed to an
array of high-quality sport and exercise biomechanics.
IN THE WORLD Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at
the Institute of Education and Centre for Educational The School and Research Institute for Sport and
Neuroscience at University of London. Exercise Sciences are committed to the translation of
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is
There were also guest speakers including: Professor
high level science in order to impact the end-user. This
ranked 12th best department in the world out of 450 conference allows us to bring world experts together in
Dan Gould, Director of the Institute for the Study of Youth
institutions according to the Academic Ranking of World order to share and enhance our commitment to having a
Sports at Michigan State University and a Professor
Universities (ARWU) for the Sports Sciences subject area
in the Department of Kinesiology; Professor Paddy positive impact on our communities.”
2020, highlighting the School’s global research influence.
Ekkekakis, Professor at Iowa State University; Dr Josie
The results also show the school ranked as the second
Perry, Director of Sport Performance in Mind; Dr Emily
best department in the UK and the 9th best in Europe.
Oliver, Associate Professor, Department of Sport and
Exercise Sciences, Durham University.
Proud of our international reputation in
SPORTING
EXCELLENCE
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OUR
PANDEMIC
RESPONSE
SEIZING NEW OPPORTUNITIES
PARA-COACH FOR ONLINE LEARNING
LJMU’s School of Sport and
Exercise Sciences has delivered
at the Aspire and Qatar FA project,
which has been a long-term plan to
EUROPEAN PROJECT
innovative learning experiences set up sports science structures for
during the Covid-19 pandemic a range of teams and leagues. This
in a series of online workshops has been a complex process with
and guest talks with various the overarching goal to improve the
The Erasmus+ funded ParaCoach project coach education programmes, practice successful figures in the playing standard ahead of the Qatar
led by Dr Tabo Huntley and supported
by six EU partners – International Council
and coaching systems. sporting industry. World Cup in 2022, which pupils
found particularly exciting to hear
INSPIRATIONAL
for Coaching Excellence, Netherlands
Over the past year, the ParaCoach team
has also been working in partnership
Follow us on social media:
Through the power of Zoom,
BSc (Hons) Science and Football
about. WOMEN IN
Olympic Federation and National Sports
Confederation, Institute of Sport Poland,
with Special Olympics International. A
workforce audit, including interviews
Twitter - @para_coaching
Facebook - ParaCoach
students logged in remotely for a
guest lecture with Lead Under 23
Another guest speaker included
Mark Beaumont – an athlete, BAFTA SPORT NUTRITION
Hungarian Paralympic Committee and
the European Paralympic Committee – is
with coaches across Special Olympics
international regions, has been
Instagram - @paracoach18
Fitness Coach for Liverpool Football
Club, Jack Ade. Jack gave students
nominated broadcaster, author,
business ambassador and multiple SEMINARS
You Tube - ParaCoach EU a superb overview of his journey to world record holder. He gave an
now in the final stages of completing its World-leading academics and practitioners from
undertaken in an effort to understand become a fitness coach at one of interview for our BSc (Hons) Nutrition
objectives. the field of sport nutrition featured in a series
coach learning, education and the biggest football clubs in England. and BSc (Hons) Sport and Nutrition
The aim of the three-year project development in this unique context. He spoke of the skills needed – not for Health students about fuelling his of virtual seminars for MSc Sport Nutrition
is to design, develop and provide just sportsmanship, but also the grit, attempt to cycle around the world students, entitled Inspirational Women in Sport
Similar to the ParaCoach process, the determination and perseverance in under 80 days. He also offered Nutrition (I WIN).
freely available educational resources
research findings have informed the required in order to get to the top. excellent career advice on how to
to support learning, mobility and Former Olympic rower, Carla Devlin, who now works
development of an eLearning course take ownership of your mind-set and
employment of coaches working or Students also had the chance for Informed Sport and tackled SAS: Who Dares
to support the education of coaches respond to challenges in positive Wins whilst going through chemotherapy for breast
intending to work within the Paralympic to hear from Professor Warren
who coach children with intellectual ways. cancer, kicked off the sessions. She was followed by
and disability sport setting. The resources Gregson, Head Physiologist at Qatar
disability. This project, which is linked a host of inspirational women, including world-leading
include the EU Para Coach Framework, FA. Warren elaborated on his roles
to ParaCoach, is significant because nutritionist and current Ireland Rugby International,
Free Open Online Course and Study
400,000 coaches are working with SO Lauren Delaney. Also on hand were sport nutrition
Guides, which are being underpinned by practitioners Dana Lis and Rebecca Randell; Professor
sport across the globe and this will be the
an extensive literature review, an executed Louise Burke; Professor Jo Bowtell; LJMU alumni
first coaching course to be created for
EU workforce report and a published Dr Kirsty Elliot Sale; and former LJMU MSc Sport
this group. The SO eLearning course is
position paper on infusing disability into Nutrition students Dr Jill Leckey and Angela Clucas.
available from July 2021.
coach education. The projects will act as
Professor Graeme Close, who organised the series,
recognised reference points across the Further information is available at:
said: “Sport nutrition can sometimes be seen as
European Union for the development of www.paracoach.eu
a male dominated industry and we therefore felt
it was crucial that our students hear from female
sport nutritionists who are extremely successful. The
seminar series has been an unbelievable experience
for our students and I really hope it has inspired our
students to pursue this career knowing that there are
many females who are having amazing careers.”
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A SPORTING CHANCE WORLDWIDE
INSPIRATIONAL
Professional Doctorate in Sport strength and determination they have HEALTH RESEARCH
and Exercise Psychology students continued to demonstrate during all
Freddie Turner and Emily White three occasions we have had to close.
Dr Tori Sprung’s research focuses on the
supported young athletes at This past year has hopefully taught
HONORARY
influence that lifestyle has on chronic
Warrington Gymnastics Club with our athletes that it is possible to turn
diseases such as obesity and type 2
sport psychology sessions and negatives into positives, weaknesses
diabetes.
tasks held on Zoom throughout the into strengths and adversity into
pandemic. opportunities.” She was previously based at Liverpool NHS
Foundation Trust, which enabled her to gain
The club created an effective Zoom
insight into the health inequality affecting a
FELLOWS
timetable to ensure personal coaches
large proportion of Liverpool’s population.
were able to interact and work with their
squads. This included sessions with Tori utilises these experiences and her
Freddie and Emily and helped keep the ongoing research to facilitate discussion and
relationships strong between the coach debate amongst her students. As a student
and athlete to keep things as close to and a research fellow, Tori won several
normality as possible. young investigator and early career research
prizes.
Sophie Whelan, Head Coach at
Warrington Gymnastics Club, said: She said: “I noticed that I was often the
“Lockdown has been an extremely only woman in these environments and
challenging time for all our gymnasts this inspired me to work towards initiatives
and their families. We are amazed at the that promote equality and diversity in
science, a field where women and other
minority groups have been historically
underrepresented.”
GREG WHYTE SUPPORTS THE NATION’S
VIRTUAL PE TEACHER JOE WICKS
Professor Greg Whyte OBE supported Joe
Wicks MBE on his 24-hour PE challenge in
November 2020. Joe took on the challenge
following the success of his virtual workouts for
children in 2020. Professor Whyte is no stranger
himself to challenges, having helped to raise
over £38 million for charity putting celebrities
through their paces during Sport Relief and Rangers Football Club Manager and former Liverpool The captain of Great Britain’s gold medal-
Comic Relief. Football Club and England Captain Steven Gerrard winning women’s hockey team in Rio 2016, Kate
MBE was made an Honorary Fellow of LJMU for Richardson-Walsh MBE, received an LJMU
being an ambassador not only for Liverpool but also Honorary Fellow in recognition of her outstanding
for British Football. contribution to sport.
LJMU PERFORMANCE SPORT CONTINUES
ELITE SPORT TRAINING AND COACHING
The LJMU Performance Sport team with the same level of coaching and
have modified their approach to athletic
development during the pandemic
support as we did pre-pandemic, which
we are very proud of.”
PROFESSOR ZOE
so they can continue training and KNOWLES VOTED
FIRST FEMALE
coaching elite athletes from professional,
Paralympic, Olympic and elite sport
pathways.
This has included transitioning to a
BASES CHAIR
remote programming and planning
system using online strength and
Professor Zoe Knowles has been voted
conditioning platform Teambuildr, which
the first ever female Chair for the British
enables coaching to be provided via a
Association of Sport and Exercise
mobile application. Athletes were given
Sciences (BASES).
full access to all psychology, nutrition,
lifestyle and strength and conditioning Zoe took up the post in November 2020
support – either remotely via Zoom or and will hold office for a four-year period.
face to face where appropriate, as well
as joining performance sport webinars BASES Chair, Professor Richard Tong,
said: “I am delighted that Zoe has been
each month. Three-time Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle MBE, Paul Nolan OBE, Director of Mersey Forest, a growing
voted in by peers as Chair-Elect of BASES.
Conor Heeney, LJMU’s Head of Strength I have worked with Zoe over the years and who studied BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science network of woodlands and green spaces across
and Conditioning, said: “Through the know she will do a great job of chairing at LJMU, was awarded an Honorary Fellow in Cheshire and Merseyside, was honoured in recognition
hard work of LJMU staff and everyone in the Association once my current tenure recognition of her outstanding achievements to both of his personal commitment to outdoor learning and
the Performance Sport department, we concludes in November 2021.” sport and the university. physical activity interventions in the promotion of
have been able to provide our athletes
sustainable green spaces.
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All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart
programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide
range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development
throughout your studies. The new CareerSmart e-learning tool will introduce you to the steps
involved in making informed choices about your career. It will enable you to consider your
strengths and development areas, your career motivators, the options available to you and the
necessary steps to take to achieve your career goals. By taking this approach we have seen a
steady improvement in LJMU graduates obtaining professional and managerial jobs.
I was selected to work with Everton first team as
a performance analysis intern. I have been able
to apply the knowledge gained from my time at
LJMU to an applied, elite setting. This has been
an unbelievable experience so far, including
pre-match opposition scouting and analysis
and working at Goodison Park on a match day
assisting the analysis team with live coding and
video feedback.
Oliver Maher, graduate, BSc (Hons)
EXPERIENCE
Science and Football
THE WORKING Through my student placements, I have developed my
sport business and marketing acumen, which have become
key specialisms to progress my career. I really enjoyed my
time as Social Marketing Assistant at Aintree Golf Course
WORLD
- building their Facebook profile and enhancing their
marketing campaigns - and learning lots about the sports
business industry. My advice for future LJMU students is
to make the most of the opportunities that the University
provides you, especially placements.
Lucia Rodriguez, graduate, BA (Hons) Sports Business
FIELD TRIP TO FINCH FARM,
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB Every year you have the chance to do a
BSc (Hons) Science and Football students were different placement. I’m currently involved
with the LJMU Strength and Conditioning
given a once in a lifetime opportunity to go on
Internship which is giving me a great
a field trip to Everton Football Club’s training insight into how complex and variable
ground, Finch Farm. strength and conditioning coaching can
be. The course provides lots of practical
experience that will allow me to choose the
field of coaching I want to go into in future.
Felix Tyson, graduate, BSc (Hons) Sport
The experience and knowledge I gained for my future
Coaching
studies was priceless. I got a valuable insight into the
intricate details of how a Premier League Club runs
from a football science perspective, in particular the
techniques, methods and styles used by the coaching
staff and interns. As a collective, we were all hugely Our sport students have undertaken work-related learning placements at a number of
impressed and look forward to further opportunities
like this in the future. Seeing current and former LJMU organisations, such as...
Science and Football students working at the club on Aintree University Hospital | Alder Hey Children’s Hospital | Autism Together | Be Strong UK Ltd | Blackburn Rovers FC | Bolton
a daily basis was very motivating and gives everyone Arena | Bolton Wanderers FC | Centre for Health and Human Performance | City of Liverpool Trampolining Gymnastics Academy
studying the Science and Football degree hope they will | Clinical Sciences Centre | Countess of Chester Hospital | Crewe Alexandra FC | Ealing Trailfinders RFC | English Institute of
one day be the people speaking to future students. Sport | Everton FC (Men’s and Ladies) | Fleetwood Town FC | Fowler Education Football Academy | Healthiness Ltd | Liverpool
Farhan Kharawala, graduate, BSc (Hons) Science and Football County FA | Liverpool FC Women | Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital | Mersey Forest | Merseyside Nighthawks | Merseyside
Sport Partnership | Nutrition X | Sale Sharks RLFC | Sport Institute Scotland | Skills4Podium | Team Wiggins Cycling | The MMA
Academy | Tranmere Rovers Football Club | Warrington Rowing Club | Warrington Wolves and Warrington Wolves Ladies RLFC |
Widnes Vikings Rugby | Wirral Heart Support Centre
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SPORT COURSES AT LJMU
LJMU offers a range of sport courses. We’ve put together a summary of some of the key course features so that you can easily
compare the courses and find the one that is right for you. For further details, including campus location, start month, course duration
and additional costs associated with the course, please refer to the relevant subject cluster booklet.
Please note, all percentages in the table below are approximate and illustrate the breakdown of taught aspects of your course.
The overall number of taught hours may vary from course to course.
WORKSHOP
ACTIVITY SANDWICH
PRACTICAL (classroom INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT
COURSE KEY FEATURES ELEMENT LECTURES based) WORK-BASED LEARNING STUDY OPTION OPTION CAREER PROGRESSION
20% of the programme is associated with
Prepares students for a career as a sport and exercise psychologist. applied sport and exercise psychology work-
Graduates with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
Topics covered include: applied sport and exercise psychology; motor based learning. At Level 6, each student will
(GBC) following completion of the British Psychology
control and learning; skill acquisition; and experimental psychology. The form a small group and complete a placement
Society (BPS) accredited Sport Psychology programme
BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and 20% 45% 35% with an external partner in an associated sport Yes None
are able to pursue further accreditation on BPS stage 1
confers eligibility of the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership and exercise psychology area of practice.
courses. Graduates may also pursue careers in sport and
(GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a BPS Chartered Sport Includes a free applied focus event on
exercise settings relevant to their degree award.
and Exercise Psychologist. understanding the world of applied sport and
exercise psychology.
Combines practical and theoretical aspects of physical education.
Covers topics including teaching methods, physical training concepts, Graduates may pursue a career in teaching (Primary,
Increases each year. 15% of learning time
BA (Hons) Physical Education* psychological theories related to sport and exercise, social issues in 30% 30% 40% Yes None Secondary, FE), community work or enter roles within
is spent undertaking work-based learning.
physical education such as gender, race and media, and historical and armed or uniformed services.
philosophical aspects related to PE.
Designed for graduates who want to work supporting elite-level
Typical graduate roles include performance analysis,
professional football teams. Topics studied include: applied sport
sports psychology, fitness and conditioning, education and
and exercise principles; physiology, psychology and biomechanics 15% of learning time is spent undertaking Between levels
BSc (Hons) Science and Football* 33% 44% 23% Yes welfare and nutritional advice. Many students are offered
of football; and Performance Analysis of Football. The programme is work-based learning. 5 and 6
permanent positions within professional football after they
endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
graduate.
(BASES) Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme.
Offers excellent placement opportunities and graduate career prospects
Graduates may enter roles within professional sport clubs
in the fast-paced and flourishing sports industry. Covers aspects of 15% of learning time is spent undertaking
10% Between levels or National Governing Bodies. Roles may include sport
BA (Hons) Sport Business* sport business, including: commercial aspect of all levels of sport; sport 10% 80% work-based learning throughout the Yes
(Optional) 5 and 6 marketing, event sponsorship, sport management and
media; sport sponsorship; sport management; events management; duration of the course.
commercial management.
sport entrepreneurship.
Learn through a mix of academic and practical experiences to enhance
Graduates may coach sport at various levels, from
your understanding of sport coaching, from elite through to community
10-12 week placement at all levels. grassroots to elite sport coaching, and may choose to
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching* provision. Covers Sport Coaching pedagogy and process; psychology; 30% 30% 40% Yes None
Completed with external agencies. coach abroad. Many graduate schemes and management
strength and conditioning in coaching; employability and professional
positions seek coaching skills.
development.
Prepares students to work in the sports industries with athletes,
coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance or Offers excellent employment prospects in elite performance
in communities promoting healthy lifestyles. Covers a range of areas or the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Graduates find work
6% of learning time is spent undertaking
BSc (Hons) Sport including: applied sport and exercise, psychological and biomechanical as managers, project co-ordinators and technical officers
20% 45% 35% work-based learning. A work placement can Yes None
and Exercise Science* principles; research methods; physical activity, sedentary behaviour and within the world of sport, as well as with national governing
be completed as optional level 6 module.
health; physiological responses to acute exercise and exercise training. bodies of sport, NHS rehabilitation units and in the
The programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and community promoting health and physical activity.
Exercise Sciences (BASES) Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme.
The course covers a range of sectors meaning you will be
Taught by research active staff who are professionally registered by the well placed to secure employment in a number of different
Association for Nutrition and/or Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register. 16% of the programme is dedicated to direct
BSc (Hons) Sport Nutrition* Between levels roles. Successful completion of the programme will enable
20% 35% 45% employability and work-related learning, with Yes
The course offers excellent employment opportunities in a wide field of 5 and 6 (optional) you to progress onto LJMU’s MSc Sport Nutrition, which is
a one month placement in the final year.
careers associated with sports nutrition. SENr accredited and has a track record of students gaining
employment as sport nutritionists working in elite sport.
As a Sports Journalism graduate you will possess all the
practical skills required to enable you to work in a variety
of roles connected to the industry. LJMU journalism
With access to Liverpool Screen School’s industry-standard broadcast graduates have a good track record of employment, forging
and journalism facilities, plus the inspiring sporting backdrop of Opportunities to undertake work placements successful careers as reporters, writers, editors, specialist
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism 20% 30% 50% Yes None
Merseyside, this degree will provide you with the practical training and in the final year. correspondents, freelance journalists and television
know-how to become a professional journalist. presenters. As well as working in television and news
publishing, they can be found in broadcasting and news
agencies, public relations departments and consultancies,
web-based media and local authority press departments.
* Foundation routes available.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART
FACILITIES
BYROM COPPERAS HILL
TOM REILLY BUILDING FACILITIES: REDMONDS BUILDING
MOUNT
n brain and behaviour lab
n biochemistry teaching lab
STREET
n biomechanics lab
CITY CENTRE
PLEASANT
n biopsy lab
n cardiac assessment suite
CAMPUS
n chronobiology lab Our brand new Copperas Hill site features a two-storey
n dedicated match analysis suite building with outstanding facilities, including:
CAMPUS
n DEXA scanner for measuring body fat,
muscles and bone density n Eight courts sports hall to Sport England specification
n environmental chambers including: basketball, badminton, five-a-side, volleyball, netball,
CITY CENTRE n field-base testing suites futsal, handball and two multi-purpose sports halls
n A Technogym gym over two floors which will include
n high quality lecture theatres and
seminar rooms approximately 120 workstations CITY CENTRE
£38 million has recently been invested n high resolution ultrasound n The Student Life Building - a five-storey building housing a
into state-of-the-art laboratory facilities n indoor 70-metre running track range of student-facing services You will have access to the Liverpool Screen
for our current and future sport scientists. n isolation unit for sleep research School’s industry-standard facilities, helping
The Tom Reilly building offers some of the n mobile eye tracking systems THOSE STUDYING: you secure the hands-on experience you will
best facilities in the world. LJMU named n motion capture and analysis of movement
need in your day-to-day work as a journalist.
system and a life-size simulation
the building after the late Professor Tom BA (Hons) Physical Education*
Reilly, who was known as the ‘Godfather n movement function research lab – housing Journalism students utilise and hone their
of the Science of Football’ and was also one of a few CAREN (Computer Assisted BA (Hons) Sport Business* skills contributing to the Liverpool Life
Rehabilitation Environment) systems in the
the UK’s first Professor of Sports Science.
UK
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching* website and newspaper, writing features,
The Life Sciences Building houses news reports and editing, under the
exceptional laboratories for biomolecular
n muscle strength lab BSc (Hons) Sport Nutrition*
n neuroscience lab supervision of our experienced journalism
and stem cell biology. n online metabolic carts teaching staff.
n normobaric hypoxic chambers
Those studying:
n physiology lab THOSE STUDYING:
n proteomics
BSc (Hons) n respiratory clinic BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
Sport Psychology n temperature chambers for acclimatisation
FACILITIES:
BSc (Hons) LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING FACILITIES:
Science and Football* n imaging suite n Editing suites
n cell culture suite n Newsrooms
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise n molecular biology and biochemistry n Radio studio
Science* laboratories for mRNA, DNA and protein n TV studio
analyses n Green screen
n HTA-approved LJMU human tissue bank
n HPLC suite
n DNA/RNA suite with extensive PCR and
sequencing facilities
* Foundation routes available
* Foundation routes availableOur brand new Sports Building has just
opened its doors to our new students.
SPORTS BUILDING
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Who can use the LJMU Sports Building?
The Sports Building is open to all students and staff throughout
the year. We will be looking to invite local community groups to
MAIN HALL
use the Sports Building later in the academic year. Guests are
allowed to use the Sports Building if they are accompanying an
LJMU student or member of staff. Guests would pay the non-
Double hall with x8 badminton courts, x2 basketball courts,
member rates.
x2 volleyball courts, x2 futsal courts, x2 5-a-side courts, x2
handball courts, x2 cricket nets and full length show courts
Bookings
for netball and futsal.
OPENING TIMES How do I book an activity?
THE GYM TERM TIME
n Membership is available which allows pre-booking of seven
days. Non-members can book up to 24 hours in advance. Full
120 Technogym machines including; inclusive equipment, Monday- Friday 7.00am – 10.30pm details are available on the membership page.
running machines, cross trainers, bikes, stepper machines, Saturday 8.30am – 5.30pm n Payments must be made with each booking if the booking is
climbing machines, rowing machines, group cycles, strength Sunday 9.30am – 8.30pm outside the membership scheme.
equipment, dumbbells and racks, Olympic half racks,
The hours will vary in the holidays with earlier n LJMU Staff and Students can book online without having to
adjustable benches, kettlebells, cable machines, spinning
closing times in the week and weekends. visit the Sports Building.
bikes, and an outrace multi-use training rig.
STUDIOS OUT OF TERM
Monday- Friday 7.00am – 9.30pm
Sport Centre activity timetables
A new timetable is published every term which has been designed
Two studios for a variety of uses including health and fitness Saturday 8.30am – 4.30pm to appeal to all users.
classes, spin classes, table tennis and martial arts. Sunday 9.30am – 5.30pm There will be a variety of classes and programmes available from
early in the mornings, during lunchtimes, early evenings and at
CHANGING ROOMS weekends.
Changing rooms, lockers and showers are available in the CONTACT DETAILS
Sports Centre. Please remember to bring your own padlock
Telephone 0151 904 6550
or purchase one from Reception.
Web pages www.ljmu.ac.uk/ljmusport/ljmu-
sports-centre
@LJMUSportCentre
@LJMUSportCentre20 21
SPORTS
You might be an elite sporting
champion. You may never have
thrown a rugby ball in your life.
CLUBS AND Either way it doesn’t matter
because wherever you sit on the
TEAMS
sporting spectrum there is a group
at LJMU to match your ambitions
and abilities – anything from
rowing to martial arts and plenty
in-between.
If you’re in it to win it, join one of the BUCS teams and
represent LJMU playing competitive sport against other
universities across the country. British Universities & Colleges
Sport (BUCS) is the governing body for university sport in the
United Kingdom and it gives you the chance to take your game
to the next level.
LJMU finished approximately 62 overall out of 147 institutions in
the BUCS table for season 2019/20, scoring 481 points, 238.5
league points and 154 points through individual knockout and
cup competitions.
JMSU currently supports upwards of 35 teams competing within
BUCS competitions, as well as 150 individual entries each year.
This equates to approximately 850 students competing in over
800 fixtures throughout the academic year.
n The BUCS league/knockout programme
had five promotions and eight relegations
across 35 teams in 2019/20
n In the Conference Cup competitions LJMU
had four finalists: Men’s Rugby League
1st, Netball 3rd, Netball 1st and Women’s
Football 1st. Men’s Rugby League were
1st and crowned champions for the fourth
consecutive year
n The Men’s Rugby League had the
strongest set of results in the BUCS
League and Conference Cup finishing first
in both competitions
n The Pool and Snooker team secured 21
points in the Eight-Ball Pool and Snooker
Championships, including Runner Up in
Team Shield and Semi-Finalists in the Eight
Ball Women’s Trophy title
n A significant achievement was the overall
domination at the Boxing Championships
held in November 2020. The scholarship
athletes had the best set of results with
three athletes taking gold, two silver and
one bronze – an increase of 37% since
2018/1922 23
SPORT
LJMU’s Sport Scholarsh
ALUMNI
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of the leading
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Sport Scholars receive specialist
guidance to enhance the
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sporting performance, in
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fitness tests and profiling
fitness tests and profiling,
strength and conditionin
strength and conditioning
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–toI cannot thank LJMU enough education to become a qualified Physical Ed
current teacher, a British track and field athlete specialising in
a project thatand
wasexploring
meaningful. I would love to join a large within such a unique
relevant to the football industry. industry. I chose study Sport and
start developing physio, and can help to support our
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football I also liked the way the applied Exercise forScience
the amazing at LJMU support
as and
alongside the invaluable Teacher. Kelly is currently back at
other opportunities. Doing the While studying the degree at students. the 400 metres. She has won many medals,
integral to my career development. balance club or their
a sportssporting
clothing careers
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course is world that
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the been
PhD was a challenge, however I
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me stimulated and challenged is involved in with.
innovative experience I gained as an Bronze atlecturing
including the 2016onRioBA (Hons) Physical E
Olympics
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in the 4 x 400m Women’s Relay, Gold at her
Before retiring from the sport in 2
enjoyed having
involves the ability
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create and sponsorship industry. fact the course
throughout modules
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Olympic 4 x 400m medallist,
a project young footballers I would
that wasofmeaningful. loveI currently
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development
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degree. I would advise doing
Exercise Science atmost
LJMU as
to Education
Lecturer, Physical support our current2016 European Championships 4 xand fieldand
400m athlete sp
in the Academy. I create the a year out of the sports industry theI also liked theand
BSc Science way the applied
Football at at LJMU which is one of the
integral to my career
curriculum development.
and projects for them club or amore
to gain sports clothingand
experience brand worktoand
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up the work kept rewarding
information the things
courseI‘ve is ever
world doneleading, the students. Bronze in the 2015the 400Relay
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Championships
to explore
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at Manchester footballFCto expand
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within the so have
marketing available to you onand
me stimulated the course
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involved in innovative 4 x 400m. including Bronze at the 2016 Rio
joined North Wales Fire Service. going to be a Doctor one
Kelly Massey
helpfocusing
involves them develop
on theaspersonal
young and sponsorship industry. utilise all the resources
throughout the duration of my available to research and hasday. an excellent in the 4 x 400m Women’s Relay,
people. I of
wouldn’t Olympic 4 x 400m medallist,
development youngbe in this role if I However, I currently plan to take
footballers you at the university.
degree. I would advise those doing reputation. I’m now doing a PhD
hadn’t decided to study at LJMU. a year out of the sports industry at LJMU which is one of the most Lecturer, Physical Education 2016 European Championships 4
in the Academy. I create the the BSc Science and Football at
curriculum and projects for them to gain more experience and LJMU to soak up the information rewarding things I‘ve ever done Bronze in the 2015 World Relay C
to explore alongside football to expand my skill set, so have available to you on the course and and I’m proud to say that I’m 4 x 400m.
help them develop as young joined North Wales Fire Service. utilise all the resources available to going to be a Doctor one day.24 25
Postgraduate
Progression
Many of our Graduates progress onto postgraduate study at LJMU.
We offer a variety of programmes, including MSc, Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma and Professional Doctorate.
n MSc SPORT AND CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
n MSc EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
n MSc SPORT COACHING
n MSc INTERNATIONAL SPORT COACHING
n MSc CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
n MSc SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
n MSc SPORT NUTRITION
n MSc STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
n Professional Doctorate in SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
n Professional Doctorate in APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
n MPhil and PhD research opportunities
For more information Go postgrad
please visit:
ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate26 27
CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE
CANCER ALLIANCE AND AINTREE
HOSPITAL JOINT STUDY
A cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect upon
individuals and their families. Dr Dominic Doran, Dr James
Shelley and Dr Lynne Boddy, in conjunction with Cheshire and
Merseyside Cancer Alliance and Liverpool University Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust, have recently undertaken a joint study
to examine the effectiveness and the provision of oncology
prehabilitation services across Cheshire and Merseyside regions.
The outcomes of the project suggest that implementing
prehabilitation programmes which are a mix of exercise,
physical activity, nutrition, education and psychological
interventions that start immediately after diagnosis and prior to
surgery can help make individuals ‘fitter for surgery’. This can
bring about positive outcomes such as reduced frequency of
complications, reduced length of hospital stay and improved
patient wellbeing.
The findings were used by the Cheshire and Merseyside
Cancer Alliance and the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust to provide evidence to begin a roll out
of prehabilitation services across the Liverpool University
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral University NHS
Foundation Trust. The effectiveness of this new service will be
evaluated in due course.
MOVEMENT MATTER’S
PRIME MANOEUVRES PROJECT INVESTIGATES
RESEARCH AND
STUDY PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
The PRiME Manoeuvres (high PRotein Mediterranean diet and
AND MOVEMENT SKILLS
Resistance Exercise) study is a collaborative project currently
being led by staff from LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Researchers from the Physical Activity Exchange have
Sciences and the School of Biological and Environmental been working with special educational needs schools in
CONSULTANCY
Sciences, along with staff from the University of Chester. Liverpool and the Wirral on a project to investigate the
physical development and movement skills of children
The study aims to investigate the effects of a specific diet and with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum
exercise protocol on markers of cardiometabolic health in conditions.
cardiac rehabilitation patients with sarcopenic obesity. It was
born out of the increased risk of cardiovascular disease from LJMU’s undergraduate and postgraduate students
the ‘apple’ shaped phenotype, with lower lean body mass supported the Movement Matter’s Project with data
and elevated fat mass (sarcopenic obesity) observed more collection, gaining first-hand experience of ‘real world’
commonly in an older population. research.
Research and
scholarship activities are THE TRUTH ABOUT
central to the student GETTING FIT AT HOME
experience, informing
the curriculum at all Experts from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences featured on
prime-time BBC documentary The Truth About Getting Fit at Home.
levels and ensuring Our staff helped journalist and blogger Mehreen Baig in her bid to find
answers to some of the more common questions about Britain’s new
that we deliver an home gym obsession.
exceptional academic Dr Matt Cocks and Dr Katie Hesketh spoke about their study to test
whether using wearable fitness tech can help you stick to your workout
experience positioned plan. Volunteers were guided through a 12-week home exercise plan in
research funded by the Medical Research Council and UKRI’s Global
at the vanguard of Challenges Research Fund. Professor Graeme Close also investigated
whether popular supplements like ‘pre-trainers’ or protein shakes really
developments in all work. Graeme and Matt have appeared previously in the BBC’s Trust Me
I’m A Doctor when they investigated the health benefits of food rich in
disciplines. OMEGA-3 oils.28 29
Brett collects his Student Volunteer of the Year
Award at the LFC Foundation’s box at Anfield.
FOOTBALL EXCHANGE
In partnership with the and families in the community,
Liverpool FC Foundation, helping to raise aspirations and
build personal connections
LJMU is offering an with people in the Liverpool
innovative opportunity community.
for our students,
LEADS THE WAY FOR ELITE
BSc (Hons) Science and Football
staff and alumni to student Brett Duffy received
participate in community a Student Volunteer of the
Year Award for his work with
volunteering projects
the Foundation’s Open Goals
across the city. programme, which encourages
FOOTBALL RESEARCH
These include football and children and families to make use
sports coaching, disability and of local parks to become more
LIVERPOOL FC inclusion activities, fundraising active and develop new skills and
and city-wide events. The LFC spark friendships.
Foundation’s team of volunteers
FOUNDATION
For more information, visit
engage children, young people volunteer.liverpoolfc.com
LJMU’s Football Exchange
supports the football industry
through world-class research,
high quality education and applied
enterprise solutions.
DR MARTIN LITTLEWOOD
The Exchange works with a
wide range of clients, from clubs Dr Martin Littlewood is Head of the Football Exchange and a
and governing bodies through Reader in Performance Psychology. He has a bachelors degree ENGLAND WOMEN’S
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is
FOOTBALL STUDY
and PhD in Sports Science, is a BASES accredited Sport and
to commercial enterprises and Exercise Scientist and experienced practitioner with previous
community schemes in a number supporting the launch of brand new science and
roles as a Performance Coach at Bolton Wanderers Football
of areas, including: physiology Club and an Applied Practitioner at Everton Football Club. discovery centre Eureka Science and Discovery. Our MSc Sport Nutrition
of preparation and performance; Martins’ research areas include organisational structures and The School is working with the Eureka! team to help co-create imaginative
team are working with the
match and performance analysis; working practices in elite European professional football clubs and and stimulating content for the centre on the theme of ‘My Personal Best’. England Women’s football
data analytics; psychology of understanding the relationship between youth and professional The exhibition space will look at how sport and exercise science can help elite teams on a PhD project
domains; youth development in elite European football; and youth athletes to achieve the marginal gains necessary to succeed at the highest level. jointly funded by the
human behaviour; performance development structures, philosophy and working mechanisms of It will also appeal to non-athletes, with a focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing.
biomechanics; performance Football Association and
top-level football clubs from a pan-European perspective.
Eureka Science and Discovery Centre is a sister attraction to the hugely popular Science in Sport.
nutrition; psychology of skill and Eureka! in Halifax and is set to open at Seacombe Ferry Terminal in summer
expertise and education. For more 2022. It will feature exciting exhibits and activities for 6-14 year olds, based This work is being led by LJMU PhD
information, visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/ around science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. For more information, student Sam McHaffie and former LJMU
visit: www.eurekamersey.org.uk student, Dr James Morehen who is now
footballexchange or follow @ Lead Nutritionist for the England Women’s
ljmufootball on Twitter. teams and an Honorary Lecturer at
LJMU.
DR SIGRID OLTHOF This work aims to examine the energy
requirements of female soccer players
Dr Sigrid Olthof is a Lecturer in Performance Analysis and so as to better fuel the England national
Analytics and is part of the Football Exchange. Before joining LJMU, teams at international tournaments. Dr
she worked as a postdoctoral researcher and sport scientist at the Morehen and Professor Morton have
already completed a large-scale study
University of Michigan (USA). This involved analysing and monitoring
that will help to inform the Lionesses’
a player’s load in a range of team sports and working with teams on
fuelling and recovery strategies during
training programs, game reports and return to play protocols. the 2021 Olympics. Sam’s PhD project
Sigrid has research experience in the field of elite football, focusing will follow on from this seminal work and
on small-sided games, physical and team tactical performance and inform the practical strategies for the
player tracking devices. As part of her research activities, she has European Championships in 2022 and
investigated the tactical performance of elite youth soccer players in beyond.
small-sided games and official matches.You can also read
