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BASES Annual General Meeting
28th May 2020
Due to social distancing measures, BASES will not be able to hold its standard AGM in November 2020. The BASES Articles are non-hybrid, which means that a virtual AGM is not possible; ‘place’ (clause 10.2) is read as...
Coming Soon! BASES Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
27th May 2020
We are pleased to announce that we are updating the BASES Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science; an informative and highly popular resource that provides valuable and up-to-date guidance about study options...
Call to action – new BASES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
26th May 2020
BASES commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) By promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, BASES will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science- and practice-based...
Update: BASES 2020 annual conference
22nd May 2020
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the limited government guidance on safe social distancing measures for mass gatherings, and the unlikelihood of any vaccine by this autumn, the BASES Board and the...
Happy Eid Mubarak
22nd May 2020
We would like to wish Muslim BASES members and those Muslims around the world a very happy “Eid Mubarak”. We appreciate the difficulties that all members have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Callout for CPD Rep for the Physiology and Nutrition Division
22nd May 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following position within the BASES Division: Five CPD credits are available for members. Term of Office: Division members shall normally hold post for a two year period ...
BASES Fellowship applications - deadline 31 July
20th May 2020
We are not accepting BASES Fellowship applications. BASES Fellowship is considered an accolade that individuals aspire to and an honour that people are proud of and is valued. For 'FBASES' to be placed after...
BASES Accreditation Partnership Scheme: new partner – Leicester City FC
20th May 2020
BASES is delighted to announce that Leicester City Football Club have now become an approved partner of our Accreditation Partnership Scheme. They Join the English Institute of Sport as an approved partner...
BASES Chair-Elect applications
18th May 2020
Further to the Call to Action on 16 April 2020 for expressions of interest for the BASES Chair-Elect, I am pleased to announce that three strong colleagues have agreed to stand. In alphabetical order, the applicants...
Sport and Exercise Science Laboratories
13th May 2020
BASES has recently shared and promoted, https://bit.ly/2Wu2nQ9, the recent statement from The Physiological Society, https://www.physoc.org/covid19/returning-to-the-lab/, as the Lab Accreditation Review group...
BASES Expert Statement on the Role of High-Intensity Interval Exercise for Health and Fitness Promotion in Young People
6th May 2020
BASES Launches New Expert Statement on: The Role of High-intensity Interval Exercise for Health and Fitness Promotion in Young People Produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by...
Protecting mental health during COVID-19
1st May 2020
With a range of restrictions currently in place to keep the nation healthy from the COVID-19 pandemic, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has issued a reminder about the importance of exercise and physical...
BASES Course Finder - list your SES courses with us
1st May 2020
The BASES Course Finder is a directory of undergraduate and postgraduate sport and exercise science courses offered by universities in the UK. It has been developed to assist students in locating degree courses in...
BASES CPD credits
30th April 2020
The Board recently reviewed and updated the list of BASES CPD credits. The current version can be found here. ...
Abstract Submission Deadlines coming up for the Annual Conference
24th April 2020
Free communications: Friday 15 May 2020 Posters and 5 slides in 5 minutes: Friday 12 June 2020 Early bird delegate rates for the BASES 2020 Conference will be available until Friday 11 September 2020 BASES 2020...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
24th April 2020
We are encouraging all our members to submit letters to the Editor to be published in our next issue. Letters should include no more than 200 words and be about anything that has stood out to you in our Summer 2020...
Summer 2020 edition of TSES now available
24th April 2020
The Summer issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist is now available in the BASES Members’ Area and a hard copy will be out for delivery shortly. To sign into the Members’ Area, you will need your username (your...
A message from Ian Wilson, BASES Executive Director
22nd April 2020
Executive Director, Ian Wilson, has provided a statement on the BASES response to COVID-19 pandemic. To find out more, click here. ...
BASES Expert Statement on Physical Activity & Exercise During COVID-19 ‘Lockdowns’ & ‘Restrictions’
22nd April 2020
Dr Andy Smith FBASES, Professor Stuart Biddle FBASES and Professor Stephen Bird FBASES have produced a new expert statement on behalf of BASES. Please click here to access the statement. ...
Call to Action: Expressions of interest - BASES Chair-Elect
16th April 2020
Prof Richard Tong FBASES has decided to only serve one term as Chair. As such, we will need a Chair Elect to be in place by the November 2020 Board meeting and AGM, to shadow Richard in his final year. If you are...
BASES welcomes our new Committee and Division reps
14th April 2020
BASES welcomes our new representatives on our Committees and Divisions: Awards Committee - Prof Alan Barker Accreditation Committee - Dr Gary Brickley FBASES and Dr Tom Clifford Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour...
Expert Statement Grants deadline 1 May
14th April 2020
We are now accepting applications for BASES Expert Statements: Number Offered: Up to 4 each year Value of Grants: Up to a total of Ł1,000 Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 May...
BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme deadline 6 May
14th April 2020
The BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES) awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter...
BASES office status update
23rd March 2020
Following the escalation of Covid-19 precautions in the UK, BASES is following governmental advice and will be working remotely until further notice. Services will continue as normal, and phone lines will remain open....
BASES Events Update
17th March 2020
Important information for attendees and stakeholders for forthcoming events The Board of BASES has considered all the current information available to them...
Call out to Members to apply for BASES Division Committee positions
17th March 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following positions within the BASES Divisions and Committees: You can apply for more than one position. However, you can hold only one position at any one time. Five CPD...
Update: BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES)
16th March 2020
BASES recognises that many institutions are faced with changing the delivery mode and assessment methodologies of their academic programmes as a result of COVID-19, and we would like to reassure you that this will...
BASES Student Conference 2020 Update
16th March 2020
The Organising Committee of Solent University and BASES, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, have considered all the current information available to them from Government agencies...
Research Excellence Framework 2021: Invitation to make further nominations to REF
3rd March 2020
We have recently received details from the Research Excellence Framework Team, who are looking for nominations to their groups The following information about submitting nominations in this round can be found at ...
BASES Supporting National Biomechanics Day - 8 April 2020
3rd March 2020
BASES are proud to be sponsors of the 5th Annual National Biomechanics Day (NBD) - a worldwide celebration of all things Biomechanics. From 2016 - 2019 NBD events have been hugely successful with over 29,000...
BASES agrees new partnership with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
28th February 2020
The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences have agreed to provide reciprocal access to each organisation’s publications. BASES members are...
Clean Sport at the Front Line Forum
26th February 2020
UKAD, a partner of BASES, is pleased to announce that registration for the third annual Clean Sport at the Front Line (CS@FL) forum on Thursday 12 March at Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham is open. The agenda can be...
Welcoming BASES new Marketing & Communications Assistant (Intern)
25th February 2020
Welcoming BASES new Marketing and Communications Assistant (Intern) We are delighted to announce that Angus Boyle will be starting as Marketing and Communications Assistant (Intern) on 9 March 2020. Angus joined...
Win a year's free Membership
25th February 2020
Get involved in the debate by sharing your views in a letter to the Editor. At BASES, we encourage all of our members to submit letters and be a part of our publication, The Sport and Exercise Scientist. All...
BASES 2021 Student Annual Conference
24th February 2020
Following open application since last November, the BASES Board recently considered all submissions to host the BASES 2021 Student Annual Conference against the criteria, which included the programme, location, cost...
BASES Psychology Division Event - 4 May
17th February 2020
Location: Bath University Price: Free to members BASES credits: 5 Book your place here Agenda Session Room 09.15 – 09.45 Registration CB 3.16 09:45 – 10:00 Welcome ...
BASES are now featuring in the Careers in Sport Directory
14th February 2020
On the back of us partnering with Careers in Sport regarding their Careers in Sport LIVE events this autumn, we have today been included within their directory. CIS provides the latest jobs and careers...
Call out to Members to apply for BASES Division and Committee positions
11th February 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following positions within the BASES Divisions and Committees: You can apply for more than one position. However, you can hold only one position at any one time. Five CPD...
BASES International Conference Grants - deadline 1 March
11th February 2020
We are now accepting applications for International Conference Grants: Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Apply for this grant: Click here to download the application form Aim of grant The BASES...
New Division Committee Appointments
3rd February 2020
The BASES Appointments and Remuneration Committee are pleased to confirm the following members have been appointed to various committee roles: Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour Student Rep - Francesca Collings ...
BASES Sport and Performance Division Event - 18 March
30th January 2020
Managing Fatigue & Enhancing RecoveryWednesday, 18 March 2020 (10:00 - 16:00) Event now FULL Location: Newman University, Birmingham Price: Free to members BASES credits: 5 Overview: Content presented on...
BASES expands its Board with the appointment of new independent Non-Executive Directors
29th January 2020
Following an extensive open recruitment in December 2019, the Board of BASES are delighted to announce the appointment of three independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), all of whom, will take up post in February...
New Special Interest Group - Sport, Exercise and Health Analytics
27th January 2020
'The BASES Sport, Exercise and Health Analytics Special Interest Group (SIG) consists of a range of individuals with different levels of experience both in their respective fields and in their experience with...
The BACPR are looking to appoint a BASES Member to be apart of their Exercise Professionals Group
22nd January 2020
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) are seeking to appoint a highly experienced specialist practitioner in cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation as a representative to the...
Member proposals invited for BASES Conference 2020 programme
20th January 2020
As part of the plans to expand the breadth of content at BASES Conference 2020 (at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 17-18 November) and enable greater input from the membership, we are inviting BASES...
Call for authors: BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines
13th January 2020
The next edition of the BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines has just been commissioned and is due to be handed over to the publishers by the end of 2020. Now in its fifth edition, it will continue to be published as...
Welcoming BASES new Professional Development and Partnerships Manager
23rd December 2019
We are delighted to announce that Sue Watson will be starting as new Professional Development & Partnerships Manager on 20 January 2020. Sue joins us with over 16 years’ experience within the sports sector;...
BASES Office Closure for Christmas
17th December 2019
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all our members. The BASES office will close on Friday 20 December and re-open on Monday 6 January 2020. During this period email access will be limited. ...
Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award - deadline 31 Jan 2020
5th December 2019
Applications are now open for the Professor Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award - sponsored by Routledge Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing...
Win a year's free Membership
29th November 2019
Get involved in the debate by sharing your views in a letter to the Editor. At BASES, we encourage all of our members to submit letters and be a part of our publication, The Sport and Exercise Scientist. All...
New BASES Fellows awarded
28th November 2019
Congratulations to our new BASES Fellows who were awarded their certificate at the BASES Annual Conference dinner: Chris Barnes, CB Sports Performance Ltd Prof Andrew Edwards, Canterbury Christ Church University Dr...
Annual Conference 2019 award winners announced
28th November 2019
Congratulations to all our award winners at the BASES Annual Conference 2019 and a huge thank you to our sponsors BASES, Cranlea, Human Kinetics, Routledge/Taylor & Francis and Sportesse. All the winners can also be...
Joint BASES & The Physiological Society Sport and Exercise Science Animation
27th November 2019
BASES are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new animation project, to promote sport and exercise science, undertaken in collaboration with The Physiological Society. The animation was developed with...
BASES Masters Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 31 Dec
12th November 2019
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 31 December Apply for this award: Click here to...
New issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist
6th November 2019
The Winter issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist is now available in the BASES Members’ Area and a hard copy will be out for delivery shortly. To sign into the Members’ Area, you will need your...
BASES Annual Report 2018-19 now available
31st October 2019
The Board has pleasure in presenting the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Report 2018-19 (covering the period September 1 2018 - August 31 2019) and the financial statements for the...
Call out for BASES Student Conference 2021
29th October 2019
BASES are now inviting applications to host the 2021 Student Conference BASES would like to invite institutions to bid to host the BASES Student Conference 2021. Click here to download the guidelines and...
BASES commences recruitment for Professional Development and Partnerships Manager
28th October 2019
BASES have commenced recruitment for a new Professional Development and Partnerships Manager. Are you ready to take on a new and exciting challenge (or do you know someone who is) ? Main purpose of job: Implementing...
ESSA launches free eBook on benefits of exercise for cancer care
25th October 2019
Every four minutes an Australian is diagnosed with cancer, and an extensive and growing body of scientific research has established exercise as a particularly potent medicine for the management of cancer. To help...
BASES Annual General Meeting - Tues 19 Nov 2019
21st October 2019
As a BASES member, you are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. When: Tuesday 19 November 2019, 17:15 - 18:00 Where: Rowley Suite, King...
Special roundtable session at BASES Conference 2019 confirmed
19th October 2019
A special new session has been added to this year's BASES Conference 2019 programme, which will present and discuss summary findings from the Sport and Exercise Science Education: Impact on the UK Economy report...
New BASES Executive Director commences appointment
14th October 2019
A warm welcome to our new BASES Executive Director, Mr Ian Wilson. Ian joins us with extensive involvement and experience in sport, as an elite athlete, national Team Manager, and various management roles within...
BASES Applied Practitioner Award
1st October 2019
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Accredited Application Closing Date: 30 November Apply for this award: Click here to download the...
LLT working even closer with AGILE and BASES
30th September 2019
We are delighted at the release of this collaboration statement, further reinforcing our commitment to partnership working to improve care and referral pathways for evidence based exercise for older people and falls...
Call out to Members to apply for BASES Division Committee positions
26th September 2019
We are inviting members to apply for the following positions within the BASES five Division Committees: Biomechanics and Motor BehaviourPhysiology and NutritionPhysical Activity for HealthPsychologySport and...
BASES Expert Statement Grants - deadline 1 Oct
9th September 2019
We are now accepting applications for Expert Statement Grants. Aim of grant The BASES Expert Statement Grants aim to assist the development of expert statements on broad topics, related to the application of scientific...
BASES Conference early bird booking deadline - 13 September
4th September 2019
There is just over one week left to secure your delegate place at discounted early bird rates for BASES Conference 2019. The early bird booking deadline is Friday 13 September at 5pm. The conference will be...
BASES commences recruitment for new Executive Director
28th August 2019
BASES current Executive Director, Tom Holden, has decided to accept an offer to join the Joseph Rowntree Foundation as their new Head of Business Insight in November; BASES have therefore commenced recruitment for a...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 30 September
19th August 2019
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 30 September...
The Open University "Investigating Psychology 2" module now open for registration
13th August 2019
Following approval of the new Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR), BASES can now provide more information about our partnership with The Open University, which has been developed to offer BASES...
A thank you to Marsha Stankler
7th August 2019
We are sad to announce that Marsha Stankler is leaving BASES after working for the organisation for fourteen years. Her last day in the office is today Wednesday 7 August. Marsha has secured a new role in the...
BASES International Conference Grant - deadline 1 Sept
6th August 2019
Applications are now open to apply for an International Conference Grant: Number Offered: 3 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September (each year)...
HCPC approve BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route
31st July 2019
BASES is delighted to confirm that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has now fully approved the new Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR). This means that individuals who successfully...
Win a year's free membership
23rd July 2019
Have you engaged with an article in a recent issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist? Have your say and win a year’s free BASES membership by writing and submitting a ‘Letter of the issue’ to...
Promote degree courses with the BASES Course Finder
21st July 2019
Are you a Course Leader or Head of Department seeking ways to promote your sport and exercise courses for the 2020-21 academic year? Listing courses on the BASES Course Finder helps you promote your courses to a...
BASES Early Career Grants - deadline 1 August
9th July 2019
We are now accepting applications for the Early Career Grant. Two grants are offered each year to Professional members. To apply for this grant: Click here to download the application form Results Available:...
BASES Physical Activity for Health Day at University Centre Shrewsbury
2nd July 2019
The University Centre Shrewsbury hosted an inspirational and informative event for the Physical Activity for Health Division on the 25th June 2019 which was chaired by Divisional Chair Dr Dave Broom. Twenty-five...
Call out for BASES Awards Committee Chair - deadline 5 July
26th June 2019
BASES wish to appoint a Chair for the BASES Awards Committee. The successful applicant will serve a term of three years. The Awards Committee consists of six BASES professional members covering a broad range of...
Applications now open for BASES Fellowship - deadline 31 July
25th June 2019
BASES is now inviting applications for BASES Fellowship. BASES Fellowship is awarded to recognise esteemed professional achievement, skills, knowledge and service to BASES and the sport and exercise science...
Nominations open for the Science Council’s CPD Awards 2019
24th June 2019
The Science Council’s CPD Awards are back for 2019 to celebrate 5 years of excellence. Have you gone above and beyond to keep your CPD up to date? Think you have an outstanding CPD record? Consider nominating...
Changes to BASES Special Interest Group guidelines
22nd June 2019
BASES Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide an active forum for networking, discussion and knowledge sharing for BASES members who share an interest in a subject area. A number of changes have been made to the rules...
Call out for Biomechanics & Motor Behaviour Member For Scientific Programme Committee
18th June 2019
BASES wish to appoint a Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour representative to the BASES Annual Conference Scientific Programme Committee. All successful applicants will serve a term of two years covering the BASES...
BASES Conference abstract submission deadline extended to 21 June
14th June 2019
Following a number of requests, BASES has decided to extend the final abstract submission deadline for BASES Conference 2019: authors now have until 9:00am on Friday 21 June to submit abstracts. Submit your abstract...
Call out for Biomechanics Accreditation Committee member
11th June 2019
BASES are seeking a BASES Accredited member, with expertise or background in biomechanics, to join the BASES Accreditation Committee. The Accreditation Committee is responsible for all aspects of the Accreditation,...
Physical Activity for Health Division Day - places still available
4th June 2019
Places are still available to attend this free event for BASES members Date: Tuesday 25 June 2019 (10:00 - 16:00) Venue: University Centre, Shrewsbury Click here to book now. Agenda 9.30 – 10.00 Arrival (tea and...
Professional development course for external examiners in sport and exercise science
29th May 2019
BASES and Advance HE (formerly HEA) would like to extend an invitation to existing or aspiring external examiners to take part in a professional development course for external examiners in sport and exercise science....
BASES Psychology Division Day at Leeds Beckett University
28th May 2019
Professor Zoe Knowles FBASES (BASES Psychology Division Chair) and Pete Mackreth (Dean of School, Carnegie School of Sport) welcomed delegates to the BASES Psychology Division Day event at Leeds Beckett University...
The Sport and Exercise Scientist latest issue now available
20th May 2019
The Summer issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist is now available in the Member Area for all members including overseas members. A hardcopy will be delivered to you shortly. To sign into the Member Area you...
Member vacancy - book, app and podcast review editor
17th May 2019
If you are energetic, highly organised, detail-oriented and up-to-date with current developments, then a position on The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board may be for you. We are looking for an...
Win a year's free Membership - deadline 5 June
13th May 2019
Have you engaged with an article in a recent issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist? Have your say and win a year’s free BASES membership by writing and submitting a ‘Letter of the issue’ to editor@bases.org.uk by...
BASES International Conference Grants - deadline 1 June
13th May 2019
Number Offered: 3 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September (each year) Apply for this grant: Click here to download the application form Results...
New Committee Appointments
29th April 2019
Congratulations to the BASES members who have been appointed on the following committees: The Remuneration and Appointments Committee Dr Lance Doggart FBASES Prof Dominic Micklewright FBASES Prof Louis Passfield...
BASES Student Conference 2019: Sport and Exercise Science – Transforming Lives
29th April 2019
Over 240 students, academics and exhibitors from across the UK (and further afield) arrived in Dundee on the 17- 18 April for the annual BASES Student Conference 2019, co-hosted by the University of Dundee and...
Updates to the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme criteria
25th April 2019
The BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES) is the recognised standard for sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes in the UK. Endorsement is awarded to courses that provide the necessary...
Professor Jerry Morris honoured by The Royal Society of Medicine
24th April 2019
Professor Morris has been widely recognised as one of the founders of the academic field of physical activity and health. As long ago as the early 1950s he established the impact of lack of activity on incidence of...
BASES Student Conference 2019 award winners announced
23rd April 2019
The BASES Annual Student Conference awards seek to reward outstanding contributions to sport and exercise sciences by BASES members. Awards are presented for research (free communication and poster) in separate...
BASES BIG 2019 #BIGintheHUD
23rd April 2019
To coincide with National Biomechanics Day on 10 April 2019 - a worldwide celebration of all things Biomechanics, The University of Huddersfield hosted a very successful Biomechanics Interest Group event themed...
Callout to join the BASES Scientific Programme Committee deadline 3 May
10th April 2019
BASES wishes to appoint seven representatives to the BASES Annual Conference Scientific Programme Committee. All successful applicants will serve a term of two years covering the BASES Conferences in 2020 and 2021. ...
£1,000 of Funding Available for Women in the Sports Science Sector
9th April 2019
Women & Leadership International is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across the UK’s sports science sector. The campaign is providing women with grants of up to...
BASES Expert Statement Grants - deadline 1 May
2nd April 2019
Expert Statement Grants now available Number Offered: Up to 4 each year Value of Grants: Up to a total of Ł1,000 Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 May and 1 October (each...