Champion Innovation in Sport: Where Research Meets Real-World Impact
The Doctor of Sport (DSport) at Northumbria is designed to train skilled researcher-practitioners who bridge the gap between academia and the complex realities of sports and exercise professions. This unique course is embedded in industry, such that your research is inseparable from, and informed by, your experiences in practice. Crucially, your experience will enable you to adopt a demand-driven approach to research and position you at the nexus between scholarship and industry in ways that drives knowledge generation and knowledge mobilisation.
Throughout the studies, you'll design research that addresses workplace opportunities, solves complex problems, generates novel understanding, and promotes ethical, professional practice. You'll refine your research skills and learn to critically evaluate and apply your findings to inform change and produce tangible impact. By the end, you'll not only develop advanced expertise but also contribute original, evidence-based scholarship that benefit your professional practice, your organisation, and the broader field.
The heart of the course is a doctoral thesis tailored to your career goals. This work reflects your growth as a researcher and practitioner, offering insights that drive meaningful change and enhance the systems where you work. It's a journey of growth, innovation, and practical impact!
This course is also available as part-time study.