Interested in Sports Science? Here Are Top Universities in The World 

In the recent decade, sports science has been gaining significant popularity in academia and practice. Many universities across the globe have started tailoring their academic structure to include courses on the said subject, and there has been a very positive response from students at large. Of course, it may not be a mainstream choice considering that it is underdeveloped and requires more scholarship; nevertheless, it has immense potential for those who choose it. Just in case, you are not sure what sports sciences entail, let me tell you.

Sports science is a comprehensive study of the four major sciences which are related to sports. These are psychology, physiology, learning, and biomechanics. The idea of the subject is to understand the human body and accordingly study, create and analyse exercise programmes and evaluate performances on a sports field. There is a range of areas which are covered under this subject, and only lately, people have become more and more inclined towards the same.

You might think that now is not the right time for sports science and that there may not be universities good enough to offer expert education on the same. Well, actually there are, and I am going to enumerate 5 of them below. So, check them out.

1. Loughborough University, United Kingdom
   The best university so far as sports science is concerned is said to be Loughborough University. It is a public university with a strong background in research and has been in existence since the early 20^th century. Its academic structure comprises ten schools including the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, and of course, the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. It runs a brand called Loughborough Sport which takes care of all the sports-related events, and there are several sports governing bodies the university hosts such as ECB National Academy.
2. University of British Columbia, Canada
   The oldest university in British Columbia is the University of British Columbia, which incidentally is also among the top-ranked universities in Canada. Founded more than a hundred years ago, it conducts its programmes from two campuses located in Vancouver and British Columbia. It is home to the country’s national laboratory for nuclear physics that houses the largest cyclotron in the whole wide world. There are a number of faculties and schools in its academic organization such as the Vancouver School of Economics and the Faculty of Science. Sports Science is a popular course and is complemented by extensive research activities.
3. University of Queensland, Australia
   One of the most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Queensland is among the top options for those interested in sports science. Backed by strong research, the university instructs its students on myriad courses which are offered in many degree programmes. It has established an array of research institutes to enhance the experience such as the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the UQ Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation. There are six faculties here which include those of Business, Economics and Law, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, Health and Behavioural Sciences, and Medicine. Its School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences concerns sports science.
4. University of Sydney, Australia
   The University of Sydney is a leading Australian university that has been ranked as among the most picturesque universities in the world. In terms of academic reputation, it ranks among the top tier universities across the globe and has been highly praised for producing the most employable lot in the country. Over here, students can avail of courses in diverse fields such as Engineering and Technology, Law, Psychology, Education, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Business and Economics. The University is also a member of many esteemed organizations and networks such as the Worldwide Universities Network and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
5. University of Toronto, Canada
   Established in the year 1827, the University of Toronto is the Canadian pride and has a reputation for having made many significant contributions to science. Its research activities include the development of insulin, research into deep learning, and foundation of the NP-completeness theory. While there are many programmes available, it is most popular for its Faculty of Arts and Sciences that has most courses available for administration. To encourage competition and overall development, it has entered into many international associations such as the Association of American Universities.

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