Shaping the Future of Sport
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The contemporary sporting director: tri-partite leadership
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Relative age effect at Concacaf championships: Influence of sex, age, nationality, playing position, and playing status
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Challenging ableism and disablism in English football fandom: disabled supporters and repertoires of ‘everyday resistance’
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Experiences of Developing Evidence-Informed Decision-Making Competence in Trainee Sport Psychology Practitioners: Supervisor and Supervisee Perspectives
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Contemporary Issues in Primary Physical Education
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Business, Finance & Law
New Research Paper Offers Vital Insights into Financial Turmoil in English Rugby Union
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Pedagogy
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Football Coaching: Putting the Theory into Practice
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Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Supporting Individual Development (Psychology)
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Pedagogy
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Coaching in the Foundation Phase
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Goalkeeper Coaching
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Pedagogy
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Creating an Optimal Coaching Environment for Learning
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Pedagogy
Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Coach Development
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Understanding and Creating Your Own Coaching Philosophy
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Reflective Practice
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Implementing Tactical Periodisation and a Game Model
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Football Coaching: Putting Theory into Practice
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Academic Journal Articles
Psychology, Health Sciences & Wellbeing
Corpus callosum morphology does not depend on hand preference or hemispheric dominance for language
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Sports Coaching, Physical Education & Performance Analysis
Understanding the Interpersonal Dynamics Between Parents and Coaches in Youth Tennis
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Knowledge Exchange and Research
Shaping the Future of Sport
At UCFB, Knowledge Exchange and Research (KER) sit at the heart of our mission to shape the future of the sports industry. Guided by our institutional vision, we combine academic excellence with professional practice and enterprise.
We believe research should inform practice, and practice should drive innovation. Our approach is supported by measurable indicators that ensure quality, sustainability, and growth.
From pioneering sport-focused projects to community partnerships, our activity reflects the diverse ways knowledge can transform lives.
Knowledge Exchange Partnerships
Collaborating with Industry
Our Knowledge Exchange Partnerships connect academic expertise with industry practice to co-create solutions, enhance professional development, and drive innovation across sport and society.
Our partnerships ensure that research informs practice and that professional practice shapes research agendas. This two-way exchange strengthens the relevance, quality, and reach of our work – benefiting partners, students, staff, and the communities we serve.
Collaborate With Us
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work with industry, governing bodies, public sector organisations, and communities to advance research, education and innovation that delivers impact across sport and society.
Whether you are seeking applied research, consultancy, professional development, or student-led solutions, we offer flexible, partner-focused models that translate academic expertise into practical outcomes.
Partners choose UCFB because we offer:
- Deep, sport-focused research expertise across multiple disciplines
- Proven experience in applied research and consultancy
- Strong track record of industry and public sector collaboration
- Access to talented, motivated student researchers
- Flexible partnership models tailored to organisational needs
- A shared commitment to impact, innovation, and social responsibility
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