Supervision for higher degrees by research is available in the following areas: Sport psychology/human performance: stress and performance; application of social cognitive theories to sport and performance; mental imagery; self-talk; group dynamics; leadership; personality and emotion regulation; risk-taking; the application of all of the above in business, military and other contexts. Exercise psychology/health behaviours: participation motivation; self-regulation; implicit processes. Exercise physiology: clinical exercise physiology; performance physiology; muscle wasting in chronic disease; rehabilitation in chronic disease; fatigue; psychobiology of physical exertion; skeletal muscle function and biochemistry; cardio-vascular physiology; exercise and immune function; diet and exercise; hydration/dehydration and exercise; physiology of extreme environments. Motor control and learning: visual control of movement; motor programming; attention; perception and action; feedback processing.

A research degree such as a PhD will allow you to explore your chosen field under your own terms, driven by your own questions and intrigue under the guidance of an experienced research professional.