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The impact COVID-19 has had upon undergraduate students’ learning
22nd January 2021
Given the unusual circumstances in which we find ourselves, at the end of last semester, led by two members of the BASES Education and Teaching Special Interest Group Steering Group, Dr Matthew Timmis and...
2020 BASES Member Survey
19th January 2021
Thank you to those members who participated in the recent BASES Member Survey which yielded a 9% return rate (238 responses), which is similar to previous years. 109 members entered the prize draw with the lucky...
Update: BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES)
12th January 2021
Further to...
New BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise units
11th January 2021
Last summer, as part of our support to candidates on the Sport and Exercise...
BASES Awards deadline extensions for 2021
5th January 2021
The Awards Committee have decided to extend the application deadlines for the following awards: Masters Dissertation of the Year Award - new deadline Fri 12 Feb 2021 Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award...
BASES Student Conference 2021 - abstract deadline 8 March 2021
22nd December 2020
Student Conference delegates are invited to submit abstracts within the following sport and exercise science themes: Biomechanics and Motor BehaviourPhysiology and NutritionPsychologySport and PerformancePhysical...
BASES Online Workshop - Sport Psychology and Mental Health: Battling the Ultracrepidarians
22nd December 2020
BASES is pleased to announce the online Workshop ‘Sport Psychology and Mental Health: Battling the Ultracrepidarians’ is now live on the BASES website and we are taking registrations. This paid-for training day will...
Masters Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 12 February
22nd December 2020
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 12 February Apply for this award: Click here to...
BASES appoints Dr Adam Gledhill FBASES as Editor of the Sport and Exercise Scientist
21st December 2020
BASES has recently appointed Dr Adam Gledhill FBASES as Editor of The Sport and Exercise Scientist. Adam, a Course Director: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Leeds Beckett University, brings a range of...
British Society of Gerontology Conference 2021
18th December 2020
Dr Theodoros Bampouras, Membership Representative of the Division of Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour has provided some information about the British Society of Gerontology Conference 2021. This online event will be...
Prof Edward Winter Early Career Researcher Award - deadline 1 July 2021
15th December 2020
We are pleased to announce a new award that is now available in honour of Prof Edward Winter FBASES. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Student or Professional member Application...
SEPAR candidates to benefit from the new BASES mental health in sport and exercise units
14th December 2020
Earlier this year, BASES commissioned Drs Paul Gorczynski and Anthony Papathomas to develop a bespoke suite of mental health resources. Designed specifically for the trainee sport psychologist, these educational...
BASES Multi-disciplinary Webinar Series - Overview
3rd December 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES ran a global Multidisciplinary Webinar Series, hosting 13 online webinars as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the COVID-19 crisis and...
Prof Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award - deadline 26 March
1st December 2020
We are now accepting applications for the above award: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 26 March Apply for this award: click here to...
BASES Member survey 2020
30th November 2020
BASES is keen to better understand its members and to hear what is important to them. The 2020 member survey will been launched on Tuesday 1 December and will close on Sunday 3 January 2021. This is an opportunity...
The 4th International Conference of Sport Science- AESA
29th November 2020
We have received details from the Asian Exercise and Sport Science Association about their 4th international conference, which is taking place 4 February 2021. The AESA are currently welcoming researchers in the...
Welcome to our new Division representatives
25th November 2020
Congratulations to the new Division representatives who have been appointed by the Remunerations and Appointments Committee. Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour - Deputy Chair - Dr Athanassios Bissas Psychology - Deputy...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
20th November 2020
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...
European survey on sport culture and experiences
17th November 2020
We have been made aware by Dr Kotryna Fraser, member of the BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, of some research which is looking at experiences of working in competitive sport as support staff. The...
The BASES Statement on ‘Reflecting on re-opening? You are not alone’
16th November 2020
The BASES Board is pleased to publish a Reflective Statement, authored by Drs Andy Smith MBE FBASES, Rita de Oliveira, Mark Faghy, Mark Ross and Neil Maxwell, as a companion piece to the BASES Position Stand on the...
Recruiting for Editor, the Sport and Exercise Scientist
9th November 2020
The BASES Board is seeking applications for Editor of the Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). Details of the candidate pack can be found here. To apply, please attach a current CV (two-page...
Higher education: new national restrictions guidance
5th November 2020
As you may be aware, Dr Andy Smith FBASES and the Authors of the BASES Position Stand on ‘Reopening’ Sport and Exercise Science after lockdown are working with the Education and Teaching Special Interest Group to draft...
The BASES Expert Statement on the Important of Fundamental Movement Skills for Children's Physical Activity and Health
27th October 2020
BASES Launches New Expert Statement on: The Important of Fundamental Movement Skills for Children's Physical Activity and Health produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Prof...
The BASES Expert Statement on Human Performance and Health in Cold Environments
27th October 2020
BASES Launches New Expert Statement on: Human Performance and Health in Cold Environments, produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Profs Greg Whyte OBE, FBASES and Mike Tipton...
Sport, Exercise and Health analytics BASES Special Interest Group article
26th October 2020
Prof Tony Myers, Sport, Exercise and Health analytics BASES Special Interest Group (SIG) Chair, has written and provided an article for BASES Members. This article looks into the overview of the discussions and...
BASES Division of Psychology Journal Club
26th October 2020
The BASES Division of Psychology Journal Club is a new, monthly online Journal club where BASES members can discuss recent literature relating to Sport and Exercise domains collectively. Instructions for Interested...
BASES’ Annual General Meeting 2020
20th October 2020
The BASES’ Annual General Meeting will be held, virtually, via conference call, on Monday 16 November 2020 at 4.30pm. Members will have received an email with details of how to register and attend the meeting on the...
BASES Applied Practitioner Award - deadline 30 Nov
20th October 2020
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Applied Practitioner Award. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Accredited Application Closing Date: 30 November Apply for this award: Click...
Role of sport and exercise professionals in the delivery of the NHS long term plan
20th October 2020
The University of the West of England is undertaking a project on behalf of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is funded by Health Education England. This project aims to understand the role...
BASES Education and Teaching Special Interest Group (E&T SIG)
19th October 2020
Following the recent call for expressions of interest to members of the E&T SIG, the following members have been appointed to form the inaugural Steering Group: Dr Eddie Bradley; Dr Katherine Burgess; Tommy Craig;...
Callout for Division Representatives
16th October 2020
We are inviting members to apply for a number of positions (please see below) within the BASES Divisions. Members can apply for more than one position. However, you can hold only one position at any one time. Five CPD...
BASES Global November 2020 Multidisciplinary Webinar Series
9th October 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES will be running a global Multidisciplinary Webinar Series, hosting 13 online webinars as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the COVID-19...
Call for Research Project Proposals - Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Award for Sports Research
7th October 2020
AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology, are promoting a new sports research award which is now open until 15 February 2021. The Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Award for Sports Research has been...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Richard Buscombe
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Sharon Dixon
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
Update: BASES Annual General Meeting 2020
1st October 2020
Further to the information shared with members at the end of May 2020, the government then passed new legislation (Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020) which provided temporary and permanent measures to...
BASES Laboratory Accreditations
1st October 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 government and local restrictions, it has been decided to extend current BASES Laboratory Accreditations by six months. A further review of this will take place in early 2021. Commenting...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Emma Ross
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Izzy Moore
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Helen Matthews
1st October 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Lucinda Abell
30th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Shameema Yousuf
30th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
Important information for attendees and stakeholders: forthcoming BASES events
29th September 2020
The Board of BASES has considered all the current information available to them from Government agencies, and has made the decision not to hold any face to face meetings or events for the next six months or so. ...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr John Fernandes
29th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Tori Sprung
29th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Dr Kotryna Fraser
28th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020 - What inclusion means to me: Savannah Sturridge
28th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
National Inclusion Week 2020
25th September 2020
As part of National Inclusion Week (28 September to 2 October 2020), and in line with the recently established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, BASES will be sharing stories from the EDI Committee...
The Physiological Society - Online Symposium
18th September 2020
Title: Variability: How to Deal with It, Interpret It, and Learn from It Date: 5 October - 6 October 2020 Registration for this symposium is now open and will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 1 October....
BASES opens its first diversity monitoring survey
17th September 2020
By promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science - and practice-based potential,...
BASES Global November 2020 Multidisciplinary Webinar Series
15th September 2020
Throughout November 2020, BASES will be hosting 13 online webinars - commencing on 2nd November and concluding 25th November - as part of our commitment to support the wider sport and exercise community during the...
New BASES Division Chair Appointments
15th September 2020
Congratulations to our new BASES Division Chairs who have been appointed by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee with effect from 16 November 2020 when their appointments will be noted at the AGM / member...
BASES Slack Community
14th September 2020
BASES is committed to improving the member experience and the value that BASES provides to members. As a result, we have created a private (members only) social platform. This is separate and in addition to social...
BASES Expert Statement Grants - deadline 1 Oct
11th September 2020
We are now accepting applications for BASES 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:...
BASES Annual Report 2019 – 2020
10th September 2020
The Board has pleasure in presenting the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Report 2019-2020 (covering the period 1 September 2019 – 31 August 2020) and the financial statements for the...
Add your courses to the Course Finder - deadline Sept/Oct
2nd September 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...
Awards Committee Representative - deadline 18 September
28th August 2020
BASES wish to appoint a Representative for the BASES Awards Committee. The successful applicant will serve a term of three years. The Appointments and Remuneration Committee will appoint the successful applicant...
BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme - deadline 6 Sept
28th August 2020
We are now accepting applications for the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES). BASES endorsement is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science...
SEPAR Confirmation
25th August 2020
The BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR) is a programme of professional development, skill acquisition and supervised practice to ensure that...
Student Rep appointments to the BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
21st August 2020
Further to the open recruitment towards the end of July 2020 for Student Representative applications for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, we are pleased to announce the following members have been...
BASES International Conference Grants - deadline 1 September
18th August 2020
We are now accepting applications for International Conference Grants. Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 March and 1 September (each year) Apply for this grant: Click here to...
Autumn Edition of TSES 2020 Now Available
18th August 2020
The Autumn 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...
BASES Member benefit: Save 20% on Human Kinetics books
17th August 2020
Human Kinetics, a leading international publisher in physical activity is now offering a 20% discount exclusively for BASES members. Human Kinetics publishes books and eBooks in a range of subjects including health,...
New BASES Fellowships announced
14th August 2020
Congratulations to our new BASES Fellows. We will be promoting them at the BASES Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtual webinar on Monday 16 November 2020 and they will also be announced in the 2019-20 Annual...
BASES Position Stand - August 2020
12th August 2020
The BASES Board are pleased to publish an excellent position stand on the ‘reopening’ of Sport and Exercise Science departments in Higher Education after lockdown. This position stand was authored by Drs Andy Smith...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 30 September
12th August 2020
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...
BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
10th August 2020
We are delighted to launch the new BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. www.bases.org.uk/careerguide Our updated Career Guide includes a wealth of guidance and...
Survey on use, knowledge & perceptions of heat acclimation & associated nutritional strategies by professional athletes & practitioners
4th August 2020
Dr Lee Taylor (a BASES accredited member and Chair of the Awards Committee) and colleagues from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, as well as researchers from the Canadian...
BASES Mental Health in Sport and Exercise training developments
28th July 2020
BASES has commissioned Drs Paul Gorczynski and Anthony Papathomas to develop online core content covering: Mental health overview; Depressive disorders; Addictive behaviours; Mental Health Literacy and Programming;...
Survey on patient compliance with prescribed exercise
23rd July 2020
Professor Stephen Bird FBASES has advised us that researchers at RMIT University, Melbourne are seeking the help of clinical exercise scientists in their research into the facilitators and barriers to patient...
Forthcoming webinars from Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
22nd July 2020
We have been made aware by Dr Rita de Oliveira of some forthcoming webinars from the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) which may be valuable to some BASES members: RMS’s much-anticipated and biggest webinar of all -...
BASES Member benefits: The Routledge Sport & Exercise Science books programme
22nd July 2020
The Routledge Sport and Exercise Science books programme has grown into one of the largest and broadest of any major international academic publisher. Their portfolio includes books at all levels, from textbooks to...
Applications sought for student representatives on BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee
21st July 2020
By promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, BASES will create greater opportunity for any individual to fulfil their science- and practice-based potential, irrespective of their background or circumstances. In so...
Vale Professor Edward Winter
20th July 2020
BASES is sad to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Prof Edward Winter. Ed made a sustained and substantial contribution to BASES for more than 35 years; a former Secretary and Director of BASES, he was made...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
15th July 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 Autumn 2020...
The BASES Expert Statement on Conducting and Implementing Female Athlete Based Research
15th July 2020
NEW BASES Expert Statement launched in the Autumn issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist. Produced on behalf of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences by Drs Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Emma Ross FBASES,...
Exercise Right Media Release: Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes – Supporting mental and physical health
14th July 2020
Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes – Supporting mental and physical health Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia. Around 1.7 million people live with this condition, and 85–90 per cent of...
Final call for authors: BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines
10th July 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...
CSEP Get Active for Pregnancy questionnaire
9th July 2020
CSEP Get Active for Pregnancy questionnaire Dr Victoria Meah, a BASES member, is working alongside CSEP, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, in the development of the Get Active for Pregnancy...
Call to Action: Expressions of interest - BASES Division Chair (x3)
6th July 2020
Three BASES Division Chairs (Dr Adam Grainger (Sport & Performance), Assoc Prof Adam Hawkey FBASES (Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour) and Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES (Psychology)) will all finish their current terms after...
Endurance expert takes on marathon challenge
2nd July 2020
A scientist who has worked with runners, including Eliud Kipchoge and Paula Radcliffe, is preparing for his own endurance challenge – running his first sub-three-hour marathon at the age of 50. Professor Andrew Jones,...
International Webinar on Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences in Context to COVID-19
1st July 2020
The Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Arts, BHU, Varanasi-India in collaboration with The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) are organising an International Webinar on “Physical...
Updated Government guidance for people who work in or run indoor labs and research facilities and similar environments
25th June 2020
Further to the recent BASES website news items and member emails, the Government has just updated this guidance to reflect the changing situation. We wanted to share this with our members and Heads of Departments. ...
Coronavirus Graduated Return to Play for Performance Athletes: Guidance for Healthcare Practitioners
22nd June 2020
BASES Sport and Performance Division would like to formally endorse the UK Home Country Sports Institutes’ (HCSI) Coronavirus Graduated Return to Play Guidance document for performance sport athletes. This document,...
BASES and BPS Collaborative Webinar
19th June 2020
BASES (Division of Psychology) and BPS (Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology) are pleased to announce a collaborative series of webinars for its members. This exciting joint venture will be delivered by...
Appointments to the BASES Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
18th June 2020
Further to the open recruitment at the end of May for applications for the new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, we are pleased to announce the following members have been appointed by the Appointments...
Update: BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES)
17th June 2020
Further to the update shared on 16 March 2020; These are unprecedented times and many Universities are operating under Emergency Assessment Regulations that are designed to ensure that students are not disadvantaged...
Accreditation/Re-Accreditation/HPSA/CSci - deadline 1 July
16th June 2020
We are now accepting applications for Accreditation/Re-Accreditation and High Performance Sport Accreditation (HPSA). BASES Accreditation supports the maintenance and enhancement of professional and ethical standards...
Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network
16th June 2020
The Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) conference 2020 is a global virtual event, to discuss the impact of situations like COVID-19 on the exercising female. The event will help to grow, strengthen...
BASES Fellowship applications - deadline 31 July
10th June 2020
We are now 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...
Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) - new fees introduced
10th June 2020
With effect from 1 July 2020 BASES will be introducing an administration fee of £15.00 for all new applications. A fee of £10.00 for renewal applications will commence 1 January 2021. Further details on how to...
Callout for S&C Accreditation Rep - deadline 30 June
10th June 2020
We are inviting members to apply for the following position within the BASES Accreditation Committee: Five CPD credits are available for members. Term of Office: Committee members shall normally hold post for a three...
BASES New Chair-Elect
8th June 2020
BASES is delighted to announce that Prof Zoe Knowles FBASES has been voted in as Chair-Elect. Three strong candidates stood for election: Associate Professor Adam Hawkey FBASESProfessor Zoe Knowles FBASESProfessor...
BASES social platform member survey
3rd June 2020
As you may be aware, BASES is, and always will be, committed to improving the member experience and the value that BASES provides to members. As a result, we have been generating ideas on how we might be able to do...
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 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 deem...
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 £1,000 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 £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...
Letter of the issue - win a year's free membership
31st July 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 Early Career Grants deadline 1 August
26th July 2018
BASES Early-Career Practitioner and Researcher Grants aim to assist early-career practitioners and researchers to develop their applied and research potential. The applicant must be within 5 years of obtaining either...
BASES Fellowship deadline 31 July
26th July 2018
BASES Fellowship is awarded to recognise esteemed professional achievement, skills, knowledge and service to BASES and the sport and exercise science community and encourages continued service to BASES in leadership...
BASES inviting applications for Division Chair roles
13th July 2018
BASES is now inviting applications and expressions of interest for the following Division Chair roles: Chair of the Division of Biomechanics and Motor BehaviourChair of the Division of Physical Activity for...
BASES Conference 2018: abstract submission deadline extended
2nd July 2018
BASES has decided to extend the abstract deadline for submitting abstracts for BASES Conference 2018 until Wednesday 4 July at midnight following a number of requests received from BASES members. BASES...
First laboratory in continental Europe obtains BASES Accreditation
29th June 2018
The Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, SWSRC, which is part of Mid Sweden University, has attained BASES Laboratory Accreditation after completing the assessment process during the Spring. Dr Kerry McGawley,...
New SAPC Special Interest Group
28th June 2018
'Exercise/physical activity as medicine’ is a new Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) special interest group, which has been set up by BASES member Emma Healey. The aim of the special interest group (SIG) is to...
BASES launches new website
14th June 2018
BASES is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The new website has been developed in response to member feedback received in the last two membership feedback surveys. We have attempted to address a...
BASES Psychology Division Day
1st June 2018
The BASES Psychology Division Day, a free member only event, was hosted on Wednesday 9 May by Nottingham Trent University at the impressive Clifton Campus. Places for the day were sought after and these were filled...
UK Anti-Doping's Clean Sport Week
25th May 2018
Clean Sport Week 2018 (21-27 May) celebrates clean athletes and the hard work that goes into their success. BASES is committed to supporting sport and exercise science practitioners to actively contribute to clean...
Physiology & Nutrition Division Day
17th May 2018
The second Physiology and Nutrition Divisional day was held at the University of Derby. We had a range of speakers with Professor Craig Twist (University of Chester) opening the day with his presentation on ‘The acute...
BASES members support National Biomechanics Day
15th May 2018
BASES were proud to be sponsors of the 3rd Annual National Biomechanics Day - a world-wide celebration of biomechanics. As partners of the event, BASES encouraged members to celebrate the day by running their own...
Ensuring the welfare of next-generation athletes
3rd May 2018
BASES is pleased to announce they are part of a group led by UK Coaching to ensure welfare of next-generation athletes. UK Coaching is leading a sport and physical activity industry-wide group to develop a set of...
"The Great Debate" at the S&P Division Day
1st May 2018
Newman University was the place to be on Wednesday 25th April 2018, as two of the leading researchers in the world went head to head at the BASES Sport and Performance Division Day in a much anticipated debate...