The Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work, part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, brings together disciplines related to physical activity, health and social work to form an academic community focused on physical and mental wellbeing. We are passionate about community engagement and employability and have many links with external bodies and employers.
Our Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Sport Programmes offer a diverse range of placements for students in internationally renowned hospitals, community and industry settings. We are also proud to offer experience and placements in our Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation (CLEAR) unit, our Health Clinics and our Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suite.
Our programmes examine contemporary issues related to sport, exercise, coaching and sports nutrition through theoretical, applied and professionalised methods of learning. The emphasis is on preparation for employability and development of high performing graduates, equipped with the skills they need to launch a successful career in their chosen field.
As the city of Victoria in Australia announces it is withdrawing from hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, Dr Stuart Whigham, a Senior Lecturer in Sport at Oxford Brookes University, says the prestige of the Games is diminishing.
A new study aims to find specific diets that could improve the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis.
Royal Navy submariners used hi-tech kit from Oxford Brookes University to monitor their physical performance during the gruelling 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge.
Oxford Brookes University is helping to inspire the next generation of football coaches by offering a coaching workshop at a youth volunteering event.
