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  1. Professor Frank Sanderson

    Professor Frank Sanderson is one of the pioneering team that launched the sport science degree at Liverpool Polytechnic and was admissions tutor in September 1975 when the first students enrolled.

  4. Sir Philip Craven MBE

    Read the oration for Sir Philip Craven MBE on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

  5. Rachael Grace

    Rachael is the winner of the Rose Paterson Sportswoman Community Award 2023 for her dedication to the sport of netball in Liverpool. Not only is she an inspiring community sports coach she juggles teaching and being a mum alongside her own development, having most recently gained an MPhil with LJMU.

  6. About the Institute and what we do

    When it comes to sport science, the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES) have been ranked second in the UK for research quality at the REF 2014. We maintain a high profile international reputation for our research outputs and impact. Find out more about our research.

  7. RISES 1997-2017

    Professor Bill Baltzopoulos talks about 20 years of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences.

  8. Our history

    Read more about the history of Liverpool John Moores University School of Sport and Exercise Science.

  9. Awards – Face to Face with Sport and Exercise Sciences

    Face to Face Sports Science has won multiple awards and gained competitive funding for its innovative, engaging activities. Read more about our work and recognition including the work of Greg Whyte who trains celebrities for Sport Relief challenges.