The DisSPA network aims to provide a transdisciplinary space to connect members and allies who advocate for, and collaborate to, enhance the provision of more inclusive and empowering sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disability.
97% of our research activity is rated world-leading or internationally excellent within RISES. Find out about our Biomechanics, Brain and Behaviour, Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation, Psychology and Development research groups and our exchanges: the Physical Activity Exchange and the Football Exchange.
Find out about the sports and activities volunteering opportunities for students and staff at LJMU.
Discover how GlaxoSmithKline benefited from working with LJMU's staff, students and resources on a sports and exercise science research project.
Life at LJMU is so much more than just studying, it's a lifestyle. Find out about our wide range of sports teams, clubs and societies available to join. No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be a student group for you. Plus find out what sports and fitness facilities are available at LJMU.
The Sport Coaching Research Group undertakes research within PE, sports development and leisure studies with sports organisations and governing bodies including British Cycling, Sport England, and the Youth Sport Trust. Our expertise relates to inclusivity in sport, coaching, physical activity and children's movement.
The state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and technologies within the School of Sport and Exercise Science are world-class. With a sleep research unit, respiratory clinic and acclimation chamber, eye tracking and motion capture, various image processing and microscopy suites and much more available to students and researchers.
Aspire Combat Sports Academy is Dean Garnett's mixed martial arts academy. Dean worked with the Centre for Entrepreneurship when starting his business venture.
Meet our Pioneers
At LJMU the wellbeing of our students and staff is really important to us. That’s why we've created a calendar of events including free workshops and activities over this academic year, for our LJMU community to get involved in.