Project details
The ability to endure and persist is essential to success in sport and many other life contexts (e.g., military). Despite this importance, the ability to endure remains poorly understood, especially how physiological responses to exercise and motivation interact.
The aim of the proposed PhD project is to build on recent work at Loughborough University to enable greater understanding of the physiological and motivational factors that contribute to greater endurance performance.
This project will be supervised by Dr Ian Taylor, a leading expert in motivation and human performance, and you will be part of a research team that includes national and international experts.
You will be based within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, ranked best in the world for sports-related subjects eight years running.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Applicants must have, or expect to have, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a UK master’s degree (with average programme mark of no less than 65%) or international equivalent.
A background in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, or related discipline would be an advantage.
English language requirement of IELTS band 7.0 or above with not less than 7.0 in each component.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
How to apply
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Please quote the advertised reference number: SSEHS/ITMD in your application.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.
The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application.
