Undergraduate student jumping for sport rehabilitation exercises

Learn from the sport and exercise science experts

Conducting research into the latest issues is at the forefront of our course. With us, you’ll benefit from the expertise of our leading researchers and academics  

Here at the University of Nottingham, the quality of your learning experience is so important to us. We have world-leading academics and researchers alongside the best learning environment and facilities to help you meet your maximum potential.

From Professor Paul Greenhaff researching the loss of muscle mass and dysregulation of muscle metabolism in ageing, acute trauma and chronic disease to Dr Stefan Kluzek, NHS Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Senior Sport Physician at Bisham Abbey English Institute of Sport, our academics are truly inspirational. We offer you the chance to benefit from their knowledge and expertise while you’re studying with us.

Learn more about your course from Professor Kostas Tsintzas, Course Director

The study of exercise science is becoming increasingly more important. With a strong focus on science, our course aims to build your understanding of the scientific knowledge of the body and how it functions during exercise and sports and develop and sharpen your clinical skills and abilities.

Professor Kostas Tsintzas

Sport and Exercise Science Course Director

A bit more about Professor Kostas Tsintzas

Kostas has been researching human, metabolic and exercise physiology for over 20 years. His main research focus is on:

molecular basis of insulin resistance in obesity, diabetes, and ageing
nutrient-gene interactions in skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
regulation of substrate integration in skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue
nutrition and exercise in health and disease

Not only does he teach on our Sport and Exercise Science BSc, but he is also a member of The Physiological Society.