Department of Sports and Exercise Science
Swansea University
Closing date: 29 April 2016The objective of the research activity is to develop a 3D visual feedback tool for children which conceptualises their physical activity relative to the current Government guidelines. Specifically, children should achieve at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day in order to benefit from the associated physiological and psycho-social health benefits. However, it is estimated that over a third of children fail to meet this recommended level of activity, with a common barrier suggested to be that the guidelines are difficult to interpret and apply in terms of everyday activities. Thus, the objective of this study would be to produce a child-friendly 3D model and ascertain whether such a tool can elicit positive physical activity behaviour change.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Kelly Mackintosh, and based within the state of the art facilities of the Department of Sports and Exercise Science, situated in Swansea University's Bay Campus.
The successful candidate will be expected to start their studentship in October 2016.
Eligibility
Candidates should have 2:1 honours degree in a relevant area such as Sport Science, Medicine, Physiology, Psychology and/or Computer Science. Candidates must also have the ability to communicate effectively with others and co-ordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
This scholarship is open to UK, EU and international students.
For more details please see here: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/exercise-health-phys...
General funding sources
For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.
Funding information
- Funding applies to:
- Open to applicants from a range of countries
- Funding notes:
- UK and EU students will receive the full cost of their tuition fees.
International students will receive £4000 to be used towards the cost of their tuition fees.
Contacts and how to apply
- Administrative contact and how to apply:
- To apply for this studentship, please return the following documents:
- CV
- Covering letter
- University transcripts
- Names of two academic references
to: Dr Kelly Mackintosh: (k.mackintosh@swansea.ac.uk)
The deadline for applications is Friday 29th April 2016.
Informal enquiries about this scholarship are welcome and may be directed to Dr Mackintosh on the email address above or by telephoning +44 (0)1792 295075.
- Application deadline:
- 29 April 2016
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