Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work

About the Department

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.

Courses

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.

Nutrition, Sport and Physical Activity

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Social Work

Continuing Professional Development

News

29 March 2023

New study at Oxford Brookes University to examine link between diet and multiple sclerosis

A new study aims to find specific diets that could improve the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis.

31 January 2023

Oxford Brookes University supports Royal Navy submariners’ epic 3,000-mile ocean rowing challenge

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.

27 January 2023

Oxford Brookes helping to train the next generation of football coaches to support local community

Oxford Brookes University is helping to inspire the next generation of football coaches by offering a coaching workshop at a youth volunteering event.

11 November 2022

Oxford Brookes Social Work team awarded Silver at Social Work of the Year Awards

The Social Work team at Oxford Brookes University have been awarded ‘silver’ at the Social Worker of the Year Awards in recognition of their work to create a decolonised, anti-racist social work programme.

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