Sport and Exercise Science

We're committed to being the place where people can learn how to revolutionise sports coaching and performance. In our new £45million Carnegie School of Sport building, you'll be able to access state-of-the-art learning, activity and laboratory spaces.

Advanced training facility that features 12 Olympic standard lifting platforms which provide immediate training feedback in areas including strength, speed and agility.

A world-class environmental chamber that can mimic different altitudes and environments. It is capable of achieving temperatures of between -30 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius and reaching altitudes up to 8,000 metres.

This lab is designed to allow complete biomechanical analysis of athletic performance. Cameras around the lab facilitate 3D motion capture allowing the examination of every detail of human movement which is then used to adapt technique and training programmes to improve performance.

With a customised treadmill able to accommodate runners, cyclists, skiers as well as those using a wheelchair, this lab allows for high performance sport and exercise physiology testing. Additionally, our biochemistry analyser provides us with accurate, instant measures of blood glucose and lactate with the capacity to analyse many other chemistries and performance indicators.

This hands-on learning space enables each student to have access to a fully equipped bench including food processors and blenders, in which to prepare and cook nutritional meals. It adheres to professional kitchen regulations and has a separation discussion area with linked IT facilities.

A custom built 180 degree immersive space, it provides a state-of-the-art simulation and visualisation facility. It integrates with sports equipment, including treadmills and exercise bikes.

This lab boasts a state-of-the-art analyser that has an extensive testing range including routine chemistries, specific proteins, lipids, antioxidants, and cardiac and diabetes testing.

These labs have ergometers which are used to perform exercise tests and can be controlled to enable workload and physiological data such as heart rates for complete assessment of cycling or running performance.

A 60m, four lane, indoor track with high performance flooring, allowing athletes to wear spiked footwear anywhere in this area.

The CRI incorporates state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to cutting edge sport science research. These include biomechanics, physiology, biochemistry and nutrition laboratories alongside specialised clinical equipment.

The IT labs will support PC based analysis of sport performance as well as other standard IT needs.

This modern lecture theatre with grouped seating allows students to work in pairs or clusters. There are in built microphones on tables and screens placed around the room so that students can participate and can be heard by their peers.

Our iconic Grade II James Graham Building houses many of our lecture theatres, teaching spaces and studios as well as the Headingley Library. Our libraries provide you with access to a range of support and resources to support your studies.

Our multi-functional gym offers a range of cardio equipment, weights and squat racks.

The facility is marked for various sports and can be split into two smaller halls. It has excellent acoustics and climate control.

The outdoor running track is 400m long and has 8 lanes.