Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) members
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Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS)
We deliver high quality research that has real-world impact on the safety and welfare of athletes across all levels of sport.
Our research group
We are part of Bath's Department for Health, and the UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS) - IOC Research Centre of Excellence.
Our research impact
Our research positively impacts the safety and welfare of athletes across all levels of sport.
Reducing injuries in youth and adult rugby union
Our researchers have developed Activate; the first rugby-specific injury prevention exercise programme now used by rugby teams around the world.
Improving the assessment, monitoring and consideration of growth and maturation in young athletes
In the search for tomorrow's champions, developing late can mean young athletes are overlooked. Our research helps young players reach their true potential.
Reducing injuries in rugby union through global changes to make the scrum safer
Our researchers have developed the 'Crouch, Bind, Set' technique, making the rugby scrum safer for millions of players around the world.
Research news
News and updates about our research and its impact.
Podium Analytics teams up with Bath to tackle growth and maturation challenges in youth sport
The charity committed to reducing the incidence and impact of injury in sport has partnered with leading sports scientists from Bath’s Department for Health.
'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world
As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new University of Bath - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.
Bath sports scientist wins international awards for research into women's ACL injury
A study from Dr Sheree Bekker and colleagues in Canada and in Nottingham has been recognised for its global ‘research impact’ and ‘team science’.
Bath and Edinburgh to lead International Olympic Committee Research Centre
The new IOC Research Centre focusing on athlete health and injury prevention will draw on long-standing sports science research expertise at both institutions.
World Rugby funding kicks off international collaboration to reduce injuries in girls’ rugby
Injury prevention experts at the University will partner with the University of Calgary (Canada) in a major project to improve player safety for girls’ rugby.
Bath rugby researchers turn to horse racing to tackle spinal injuries
Building on the success of previous injury prevention work, our sports scientists are working with the BHA on a new project designed to improve rider safety.
Work with us
If you are a student at Bath, you can work with the CHi2PS team on a Vertically Integrated Project (VIP).
This project will involve the piloting and implementation of an Injury Prevention Exercise Programme in a range of youth sport settings in Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES).
News
News and updates about our Centre.
Bath researchers make impact at IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport
Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) members delivered sessions based on the prevention of injury and illness in sport.
University of Bath welcomes Global Chair Professor Carolyn Emery to campus
Professor Emery will be hosted by the Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) from 20 March - 4 May 2023.
Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding
Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.
Unique football medicine course kicks off FIFA’s collaboration with University of Bath
From September 2022, the University of Bath will launch a new distance-learning MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA.
Bath rugby research in list of ‘most significant’ university breakthroughs
Our work to improve player safety in rugby forms part of UUK's national #MadeAtUni campaign celebrating the transformational impact of UK universities.
Prince Harry visits RFU Injured Players Foundation at University
His Royal Highness Prince Harry today visited the Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation at the University.
About us
We apply epidemiology, biomechanics, physiology, psychology and social science to the study of sports injuries, and athlete health and welfare. Our aim is to understand and develop ways to reduce risk in sport.
Our main workstreams are:
- identifying patterns and risk factors for injury, illness and harm in sport
- developing and evaluating strategies to improve athlete safety and welfare
- investigating and implementing athlete safety and welfare programmes in the real world
Contact us
For more information about our research group, contact us.