Through a combination of individually tutored modules and research, students develop their academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of a doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances students area of professional knowledge or practice.

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is one of the most exciting and innovative sports schools in the UK. The School has well-equipped, state-of the-art sports science laboratories, sports therapy clinic, sports rehabilitation gymnasium and respiratory clinic. Their laboratories include the latest equipment, such as: • anti-gravity treadmill, originally developed to help NASA astronauts to exercise in space • cycling and rowing ergometers to measure anaerobic capacity • isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle and joint function • brain and muscle stimulators • 3D motion video analysis • imaging and treatment ultrasound • gait analysis and force pedals • blood testing and gas analysis equipment • rehabilitation gymnasium.

Their environmental chamber, which can recreate the atmosphere in the Brazilian jungle or at the top of Everest, is based on the Medway campus. The move to the Canterbury campus will give students access to some top-class leisure and study facilities. For example, the Sports Centre/Pavilion provides: • an air-conditioned fitness suite across two floors • dance and fitness studios with numerous classes • indoor courts for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball and squash • training facilities for martial arts, boxing and combat sports • outdoor pitches for rugby, football and American football.