Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

Facilities

The University of Essex has significantly expanded SRES state-of-the-art facilities for research and education since the opening of our new facility in January 2018 with further renovation in Summer 2021. We are a dynamic, research-active school, consisting of emerging and world-leading researchers with an international reputation for cutting-edge research.

Research

Our four research clusters explore basic science questions alongside projects with strong societal impact.

The groups have received funding from a range of prestigious organisations such as the Economic and Social Research Council, Academy of Medical Sciences, Leverhulme Trust, National Institute for Health Research, International Olympic Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency, Union of European Football Associations, Sport England, England Cricket Board, Royal Ballet, Rugby Football Union, British Heart Foundation and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust.

Reputation

We have an outstanding reputation for both education and research. We are ranked 23rd in the UK for Sport and Exercise Sciences in the The Mail University Guide 2025, and 23rd in the UK for research power in sport and exercise sciences (Times Higher Education research power measure, REF 2021).

Whatever your path, you'll find an active and engaged community of sport, exercise and therapy professionals, who will help you develop the skills you need for your future.