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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 £1,000 Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 May and 1 October (each...
Successful Sport and Performance Division Event
28th March 2019
To celebrate the BASES endorsement of the brand new HIIT Science course, co-founder Dr Martin Buchheit delivered on all things High Intensity Interval Training at a workshop at Newman University, Birmingham on Thursday...
BASES host their 16th Heads of Department (HoDs) Forum
20th March 2019
BASES hosted their 16th Heads of Department Forum on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at Coventry University’s TechnoCentre. The HoD Advisory Group Chair, Dr Lance Doggart FBASES said, “The Forum was another great success...
The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board - Nutrition Rep position available
19th March 2019
There is a position available on The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board to cover the area of Nutrition (and work alongside the other representative covering this area). If you are energetic, highly...
Appointments and Remuneration Committee Fellow positions available - deadline 6 April
19th March 2019
Three BASES Fellows are invited to join the BASES Remuneration and Appointments Committee. The Remuneration and Appointments Committee consists of: • BASES Chair • 1 Non-Executive Director • 3 BASES Fellows. ...
BASES Conference 2019 Abstract Submission - Key Dates
12th March 2019
Abstract Submission Dates BASES will soon be inviting abstract submissions for BASES Conference 2019, taking place at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 19-20 November. From 1 April 2019, abstracts will...
Emeritus Professor Tudor Hale
26th February 2019
Emeritus Professor Tudor Hale (1933-2019) It is with sadness that we pass on the news of the death of Emeritus Professor Tudor Hale. Tudor was considered by his peers as a ‘visionary’ academic and one of the...
Deadline approaching for conference parallel session member proposals
25th February 2019
BASES members have until 5pm on Friday 1 March to submit a proposal for a parallel invited session (lecture or symposia) for BASES Conference 2019. This year, up to 3 parallel invited parallel sessions in the...
Win a year's free BASES membership
21st February 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...
Call out to members to review online Human Kinetics Courses
19th February 2019
BASES offers a number of online CPD courses through our partners Human Kinetics (HK). Members receive generous discounts on these courses and can obtain CPD credits by completing them. BASES is keen to offer...
BASES Supporting National Biomechanics Day
11th February 2019
BASES are proud to be sponsors of the 4th Annual National Biomechanics Day (NBD) - a worldwide celebration of all things Biomechanics. From 2016 - 2018 NBD events have been hugely successful with over 20,000...
International Conference Grants deadline 1 March
11th February 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...
Member proposals invited for BASES Conference 2019 programme
6th February 2019
As part of plans to expand the breadth of content at BASES Conference 2019 (19-20 November) and enable greater input from the membership, we are inviting BASES professional and overseas members to submit proposals for...
Royal Society of Medicine Wall of Honour Ceremony
4th February 2019
The Royal Society of Medicine will hold its annual Wall of Honour Ceremony on Sunday 31 March 2019. This year's ceremony will include the adding of Professor Jerry Morris, a pioneer of physical activity for health in...
New Education and Teaching Special Interest Group
29th January 2019
Expressions of interest for involvement in a new Education and Teaching Special Interest Group (SIG) are sought from Association members. The overarching aim of the SIG will be to promote excellence in teaching...
BASES Physiology and Nutrition Division Day
28th January 2019
Our third division day was hosted by Birmingham City University on January 16th. We had a good range of speakers covering applied aspects of sports science support, career experiences, more traditional underlying...
Abstract submission deadline approaching for BASES Student Conference
25th January 2019
The BASES Student Conference 2019 is taking place Wednesday 17th-Thursday 18th April, 2019 is being co-hosted by The University of Dundee and Abertay University in Dundee. Don’t miss the...
BASES Announce New Division Appointments
16th January 2019
The BASES Appointments and Remuneration Committee are pleased to confirm the following members have been appointed to various committee roles: Biomechanics & Motor Behaviour: Deputy Chair - Dr Andrew Mitchell ...
Early Career Grants - deadline 1 February
8th January 2019
Number offered: 2 each year Target BASES Membership Category - Professional member Application Closing Date: 1 February and 1 August (each year) Apply for this grant: Click here to download the application form Results...
BASES now inviting applications to host 2020 Student Conference
17th December 2018
BASES would like to invite institutions to bid to host the BASES Student Conference 2020. Click here for the guidelines and application form to bid to host the conference. Please note that as part of the...
BASES sign MoU with Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand
16th December 2018
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the defined agreed collaborative relationship between the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ)...
Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award - deadline 31 January
12th December 2018
The Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award was established in 2010 through the generosity of Routledge and is named after Professor Tom Reilly (1941-2009) who was an Honorary Fellow of BASES. The prize is £500....
Letter of the issue win a year's free membership
4th December 2018
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 Conference 2018
29th November 2018
BASES Conference 2018 took place on 27-28 November at Harrogate Convention Centre; two inspiring days filled with world-leading insight and expertise. Thank you to all delegates, speakers, presenters, exhibitors...
BASES Conference 2018 award winners announced
29th November 2018
BASES Conference awards seek to reward outstanding contributions to sport and exercise sciences by BASES members. Awards are presented for research (free communication presentation and poster presentation) in...
BASES welcomes new Board members at Annual General Meeting
23rd November 2018
The BASES Annual General Meeting at the BASES Conference 2018 saw the appointment of three new members to the BASES Board; Prof Richard Tong FBASES as Chair of BASES, Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES as Chair of the...
Update on Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route
21st November 2018
As members will be aware, the Psychology Division welcomed a panel representing the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to Leeds this week for the 'Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route' (SEPAR)...
BASES Master Dissertation of the Year award - deadline 30 December
8th November 2018
Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 30 December Apply for this award: Click here to download the application form Results Available: Within 10...
BASES AGM Invite to all members
8th November 2018
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences When: Tuesday 27 November 2018, 17:30 - 18:30 Where: Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Suite Chair: Prof Richard Tong...
BASES Annual Report 2017-2018 now available
6th November 2018
The Board has pleasure in presenting the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) annual report (September 2017 - August 2018) and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2018. The...
Call out to Members to apply for BASES Division Committee positions
22nd October 2018
We are inviting members to apply for the following positions within the BASES five Division Committees: Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour Physical Activity for Health Physiology and...
The Sport and Exercise Scientist Advisory Board - positions available
16th October 2018
There are four positions available on The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board: Sport and Performance columnist (similar to the column for Physical Activity for Health that Prof John Saxton FBASES...
BASES Pre-Conference Workshop - 26 November 2018
11th October 2018
Online booking is now available for the cross-division Pre-Conference Workshop hosted by the Psychology Division of BASES, at Leeds Beckett University Headingley Campus on Monday 26 November. There are several...
BASES Supervised Experience - enrolment deadline 19 October
10th October 2018
Are you an aspiring sport and exercise scientist? BASES has developed the Supervised Experience (SE) programme to provide individuals early in their career with opportunities and support to develop the...
New BASES online event booking system now live
10th October 2018
We are pleased to inform you that the new online booking system for BASES events and workshops is now live. The new system enables quick and easy event registration and secure online payment. Your account will...
BASES Applied Practitioner Award - deadline 30 November
9th October 2018
Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Accredited Application Closing Date: 30 November Apply for this award: Click here to download the application form Results Available: Within 8 weeks of the...
BASES signs MoU with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
3rd October 2018
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim of the MoU is to broaden the...
Registration now open for BASES Student Conference 2019
1st October 2018
Conference registration now open Register at https://uod.ac.uk/BASES-Stu-Conf-2018 Please note the conference is open to BASES members only. If you are not a BASES member and wish to attend the Student...
BASES launch new Career Guide
25th September 2018
BASES is pleased to announce the launch of its updated Career Guide: ‘A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science’. The BASES Career Guide, developed in partnership with Human Kinetics, includes 52 pages of...
BASES Expert Statement Grants - deadline 1 October
3rd September 2018
Expert Statement Grants Number Offered: Up to 4 each year Value of Grants: Up to a total of £1,000 Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 May, 1 October Results Available: Within 10...
Ending soon - early bird rates for BASES Conference 2018
31st August 2018
Only two weeks are now left to secure your early bird delegate rates for BASES Conference 2018 (prices available until Friday 14 September 2018). BASES Conference 2018 is taking place at Harrogate Convention Centre,...
BUES submission deadline approaching
30th August 2018
The deadline for applying for the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES) is Thursday 6 September. BASES awards endorsement to sport and exercise science courses that provide undergraduates with the...
BUES Pilot Underway
28th August 2018
The BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES) Review Task Group was established in 2017 with the objective of ensuring the BUES programme continues to effectively provide students, parents, employers and sport and...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award: deadline 30 September
22nd August 2018
The BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award is given annually for an outstanding undergraduate sport and/or exercise sciences dissertation made by a BASES member who is a final year undergraduate. The prize...
International Conference Grant deadline: 1st September
7th August 2018
International Conference Grants Number Offered: 3 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Professional (for the past two years) Application Closing Date: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September Apply for this grant: Click here...