Faculty of Sport, Allied Health and Performance Science

The Faculty of Sport, Allied Health and Performance Science offers a range of research informed undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation programmes.

Our programmes, with high academic standards, are in a variety of fields, including:

Applied Physics
Drama
Health and Exercise
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Sport Rehabilitation
Sport Science
Sports Coaching
Strength and Conditioning

Professional accreditations are integrated within many of our programmes.

Departments

Drama St Mary's

Head: Mark Griffin

Health Sciences

Head: Gill Horgan

Psychology and Pedagogical Science

Head: Dr Abbe Brady

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Head: Dr Leanne Griffiths

Faculty staff

The Faculty staff provide holistic student-centred academic and pastoral support, providing a supportive learning environment that is stimulating and encourages students to strive for excellence and to develop to their fullest potential.

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Learning Development Lecturers

St Mary's University offer a range of support, including Learning Development Lecturers:

Melina Healy: melina.healy@stmarys.ac.uk
Jane Maw: jane.maw@stmarys.ac.uk

Research

The research activity within the Faculty is continually expanding. Its research been classified internationally excellent and world leading.

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Enterprise activity

The Faculty’s research and enterprise activity informs and enhances the student experience.

Enterprise activity undertaken within the Faculty incorporates work experience or volunteering opportunities for our undergrad and/or postgraduate students. These opportunities provide real life experiences that enhance the student experience, develop employability skills and support progression to employment and rewarding graduate careers.