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University puts Real Madrid superstar through his paces
Academics from the University of Chichester tested football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the limit for a new primetime Sky Sports documentary.
Gymnastic coaching success for lecturer
Dr Melissa Day, a Sport and Exercise psychology lecturer, has been presented with an award of coaching merit from the London Gymnastics Federation in recognition of her recent successes.
Launch of Chichester Centre of Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences
The University is launching a Centre of Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences to strengthen and expand areas of its research within this field on 17th June 2010.
Sports stars can kick their bad habits with help from University of Chichester lecturer
A new approach to coaching designed to help sportspeople rid themselves of their bad habits and improve their skills will be presented by a senior lecturer from the University of Chichester at a seminar in Nottingham next month.
World judo champion praises University for support
A student from the University of Chichester has become Britain’s first visually impaired judo champion for 12 years.
Chichester sport psychologists present their research at national conference
Two sport psychologists from the University of Chichester were recently asked to present their research at a national conference organised by the British Psychological Society in London.
University of Chichester student takes second place in World Powerlifting Championships
Iain Kendrick, a Sport and Exercise Science PhD student at the University of Chichester, is celebrating after coming away with 2nd place in the 90kg class at the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Championships held in Evansville, Indiana, USA on 22 November.
University lecturer Katherine Bond helps keep GB archery squad on target
University of Chichester Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer Katherine Bond is about to head off to the Paralympic Games in Beijing to provide sport psychology support to the GB archery team.
How to score a penalty: outstare the goalkeeper
Recent research conducted at the University of Chichester studying the psychology of taking penalty shots has been attracting national and international media attention.
Chichester student Ben Quilter selected for Paralympic Games
University of Chichester student Ben Quilter has today been named by Paralympics GB as one of four judo athletes set to represent Britain at this summer’s Paralympic Games in Beijing.
British Games success for University of Chichester students
The University of Chichester is delighted with the sporting success of many of its students. Most recently, the students pictured here have all been selected to represent the English University teams at the British University Games, held in Edinburgh from 7th to 10th April 2008.
University wins bid to be pre-Games training camp for London 2012
The University of Chichester has just heard that it has been successful in its bid to host Training and Holding Camps for international athletes leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games.
University hosts sport science lectures by Professor Greg Whyte
The University of Chichester is hosting two sport science lectures to be given by Professor Greg Whyte – who trained comedian David Walliams for his epic swim across the English Channel in 2006, raising over £1 million for Sport Relief.
Chichester student Iain Kendrick is new British Powerlifting Champion
Iain Kendrick, a Sport and Exercise Science PhD student at the University of Chichester, became the British Unequipped Powerlifting Champion in the 90kg class at the BWLA national championships held in Birmingham in September.
Chichester student Ben is on his way to Beijing 2008!
University of Chichester Sport and Exercise Science student Ben Quilter, a 1st Dan judo black belt, has just learned that he has achieved his goal of qualifying for the Beijing Paralympic Games in September 2008.
Chichester sports scientist presents research findings at House of Commons
Research student, Chester Hill, from the University of Chichester was selected to give a poster presentation of his research findings last week at the House of Commons as part of the government’s SET for BRITAIN initiative.
University of Chichester contributes to the BBC 'Truth about Food' series
As part of the BBC2 Truth About Food series, studies were undertaken by the School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences at the University of Chichester on the effect of switching from a vegetarian diet to an omnivore diet, on various measures of exercise performance.
University sports scientists test international cricketers
Sports and exercise scientists at the University of Chichester have been working with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to assess the bowling action of some of the world’s leading international cricketers.
The journey to becoming an Olympian & World Boxing Champion
Invited Lecture: Richie Woodhall
Richie Woodhall captained the England team and had an exceptional amateur career covering 43 international contests. He later went on to win a Bronze medal at the Seoul Olympics in 1988.