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1. International sport coaching students in Malta celebrate graduation

   LJMU academic staff travelled to Malta to recognise and celebrate the achievements of a group of graduating students.

2. Another ‘first’ for LJMU in Sport and Exercise Sciences

   Professor Zoe Knowles is set to become the first woman to chair the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

3. Celebrating a decade of sport science internships with Everton Football Club

   As many as 60 graduates from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences have secured roles at professional football clubs in England and overseas over the past decade thanks to an internship scheme with Everton Football Club.

4. Sports and Exercise Science student coaches at Strongest Woman Competition

   Student Laura Dye, 32, has coached Rebecca Roberts to victory as placed second at the Arnold Strongwoman Competition in Ohio, USA.

5. Sport science students make an impact with nearly 15,000 hours of placements

   From community sports clubs that support people with special educational needs to premier league football clubs, 173 students have undertaken 14,730 hours of work-based placements this academic year.

6. Talented young athletes get expert sport science coaching

   LJMUs School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is piloting a unique programme to support talented young athletes in schools and colleges across Merseyside, and its neighbouring counties.

7. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences celebrates long standing partnership with Everton

   Staff and students past and present gathered at Goodison Park as Everton's Academy Sport Science department hosted an event to celebrate an internship programme run in partnership with The Football Exchange, part of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University.

8. Network launched to connect sport science experts with PE teachers and sports coaches

   Experts from LJMUs Physical Activity Exchange have launched a new network so that they can better share knowledge and support the professional development of school PE teachers and sports coaches within the Liverpool City Region.

9. Cutting edge performance analysis technology on the curriculum for sport science students

   A new education partnership with Catapult Sports is ensuring that students have the skills and experience needed to excel as professional coaches and sports scientists.

10. Sport scientist preparing jockeys for the Grand National

    LJMU's School of Sport and Exercise Science plays a vital role in preparing jockeys for what is the most famous horse race in the world the Randox Grand National.