# ParaFit 2032

**Source**: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/clusters/parafit/
**Parent**: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/clusters/

**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](https://royalanniversarytrust.org.uk/), 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](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/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](https://gsun.org/)).

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/)