ParaFit 2032

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Optimising performance and health in Para athletes\ Advancing the performance and health of Para athletes through an increased understanding of the interactions between performance, well-being, gender and equipment ergonomics.

Despite extensive research around non-disabled athletes, knowledge gaps remain in understanding impairment-specific factors affecting training, injury prevention and recovery.

The University is a world leader in Para sport science. This position has been recognised by a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour awarded to educational institutions.

ParaFit 2032 builds on this success, drawing on the research strengths of our pioneering Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC).

The Research Cluster brings together academics from several schools and disciplines to enhance its expertise - uniquely integrating data science, biomechanics, physiology, psychophysiology, engineering and cutting-edge sensor technologies.

Led by foremost Para sport scientists and transdisciplinary academics, it collaborates with athletes, coaches, industry, ParalympicsGB and the UK Sport Institute (UKSI) to translate real-world challenges into impactful research. In addition, this PhD cluster draws upon the expertise and networks of our Global Sports University Network (GSUN).

The outputs generated by ParaFit will deliver crucial impact for Brisbane 2032 and help shape the future of Para sport science and practice.

Right-hand banner image used courtesy of ParalympicsGB.

[### Our studentships

Our fully funded PhD studentships offer hands-on experience, interdisciplinary training and engagement with elite Para sport.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/clusters/parafit/studentships/)

[### Our research

Our transdisciplinary research focuses on three key areas around Para athlete health and performance.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/clusters/parafit/research/)

[### Meet the team

Bringing together multi-disciplinary perspectives, theoretical and methodological expertise.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/clusters/parafit/team/)