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CASES Confirms Support for the Technician Commitment
11th April 2025
The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences has officially pledged its support for the Technician Commitment, reinforcing its commitment to recognising and supporting technical staff within the field....
WADA Taskforce on Unintentional Doping - Call for Contributions
10th April 2025
WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, has launched its Call for Contributions to inform the important work of the Taskforce on Unintentional Doping. Chaired by Professor Susan Backhouse HonFCASES, Director of Research in...
Save the date: CASES Conference 2026
3rd April 2025
Members were informed last autumn that the Association is taking a strategic pause from its student and annual conference programme in 2025, to allow a reimagined combined conference to be held in June 2026. ...
Cultural Training for sports coaches
3rd April 2025
London South Bank University will be running a cross-cultural training course for sports coaches. The course was developed after a needs analysis with sports coaches and a Delphi study with coach educators,...
BASES becomes The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science (CASES)
1st April 2025
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has officially launched its new identity. BASES was delighted to be granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III in May 2024...
2025 Global Climate and Health Summit
28th March 2025
The Physiological Society is convening the Global Climate and Health Summit, which will place on 16-17 July 2025 at the QEII Centre in London and online. This free-to-attend, ground-breaking Summit, supported by...
Survey investigating current heat acclimation and heat acclimatisation practices within high-performance sport
25th March 2025
BASES member, Josh Elliott, alongside researchers from the University of Canberra and Australian Sports Commission have developed a survey investigating current heat acclimation and heat acclimatisation practices...
Vale Prof Ian Maynard FBASES
25th March 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor Ian Maynard FBASES a highly respected and influential figure in the field of sport and exercise psychology and a former BASES Board and Division Chair...
British Science Week 2025
10th March 2025
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths taking place from 7-16 March 2025. Led by the British Science Association, the awareness week provides a platform to...
The Physiological Society’s event on Thermal Physiology in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications
7th March 2025
Colleagues at The Physiological Society are running an event on Thermal Physiology in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications. This two-day event will take place on 3 to 4 June 2025 at Brunel...
Partnership continues with leading sports equipment distributor, HAB Direct
6th March 2025
BASES is pleased to announce the extension of its commercial partnership with HaB Direct, a UK and Ireland leading supplier of sport and exercise science equipment. This renewal reinforces HaB Direct’s commitment...
Happy Ramadan Mubarak
6th March 2025
We would like to wish our Muslim BASES members and those Muslims around the world a very happy “Ramadan Mubarak”. We hope the completion of the holy month of Ramadan and commencement of Ramadan Celebrations was...
Appointments to the new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group
6th March 2025
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce the following members have formed the new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: Dr Eddie Bradley MCASES Tim Donovan Prof Joanne Hudson FCASES ...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
4th March 2025
Have you engaged with an article in the recent issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist? Have your say by writing a ‘Letter of the issue’, be published in The Sport and Exercise Scientist (Summer 2025) and receive...
TSES now live for Spring 2025 edition
3rd March 2025
We are pleased to launch the latest digital edition of BASES quarterly publication - The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). The move to a digital format presents us with exciting opportunities such as allowing...
UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week is returning for another year
27th February 2025
Clean Sport Week 2025 will take place from 19-23 May and it is set to be the biggest yet. The theme is ‘The Next Generation’ and as part of this, UKAD will be focusing on protecting and empowering young...
BASES and Clinical Exercise Physiology UK Continuing Professional Development Grants - deadline 31 March
26th February 2025
We are now accepting applications for the following grants: Number Offered: Two each year Target BASES Membership Category: Professional member and Graduate member Application Open Date: 1 January (each year)...
CEPA's Exercise Oncology Seminar Series
26th February 2025
Colleagues at the Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) are running a series of seminars. Per our reciprocal CPD MoU, BASES members can attend at the CEPA member rate. The coupon code for this can be found...
Division Days – book now!
26th February 2025
All five Division Days are now confirmed and open for bookings on the CASES website. The Division Days offer an opportunity for members to hear from expert speakers in the specialist subject and network with...
Countdown to CASES
26th February 2025
In May 2024, BASES was granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III. On 1 April 2025, BASES will be incorporated as The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). At the...
Chartered Week 2025: Counting down to Incorporation and celebrating Chartered Scientists
24th February 2025
As BASES counts down to its change in status, it is taking part in a new campaign celebrating all things chartered. In May 2024, BASES was granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III and...
New BASES Expert Statement launched!
20th February 2025
NEW BASES Expert Statement on using a behavioural approach to prevent problematic low energy availability (LEA)/Relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS) has been launched and can view viewed below or via...
BASES represented at the Association of Colleges Sport Curriculum Conference 2025
18th February 2025
BASES Partnerships Manager, Suzanne Watson, and Dr Lynsey James, (BASES Network Representative, Loughborough University) both delivered presentations at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport Curriculum Conference...
BASES International Conference Grants - deadline 1 March
11th February 2025
We are now accepting applications. Number Offered: Up to 2 each year Target BASES Membership Category: Professional Application Closing Date: 1 March and 1 September (each year) Apply for this grant: Click here to...
Appointments to the BASES Integrity Advisory Group
10th February 2025
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Jinal Mehta and Niall Murphy have both been appointed to the Integrity Advisory Group – congratulations! The BASES Board would like to thank all...
Psychological Factors Associated with Fear of Falling
6th February 2025
Academics from Coventry University have compiled a survey to assess psychological factors that may influence fear of falling. The results of this survey will help them to gain more of an understanding of the role these...
Opportunities to get involved in a new BASES’ AI Advisory Group
5th February 2025
BASES is inviting members with an expertise in Artificial Intelligence to join a new AI Advisory Group. The purpose of the Group will be to create a resource published by CASES which i) highlights the areas where AI is...
Funding opportunities for early-career sports nutritionists
31st January 2025
We made our members aware last summer about a new project being launched at Danone to make sports nutrition more accessible to all (see here). The GetPRO Professional project continues at pace, with more resources...
Call out to athletes for online survey on Energy Availability
29th January 2025
BASES Member, Clare Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Sports Science from Oxford Brookes University, is inviting participants to be involved in an important study. The study will be investigating the...
BASES Physical Activity for Health Division Membership Rep Appointment
10th January 2025
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Dr Stephanie Stockwell has been appointed the new Membership Rep for the Physical Activity for Health Division. Steph will also represent the Division...
Recruiting for members of the BASES Integrity Advisory Group
9th January 2025
Are you passionate about Ethics, Duty of Care, Safeguarding, Welfare, and Clean Sport within the sport and exercise sciences? Can you help to provide BASES members and the public with increased knowledge, confidence...
Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) Annual Virtual Conference 2025
8th January 2025
The CEPA annual virtual conference is taking place on Saturday 8 February 2025, 10:00 to 17:30 Eastern Standard Time (GMT-05:00). Details are here. Details of the invited keynote speakers are here. Through our...
BACPR Exercise Professionals Group Study Day - Friday 28 March 2025
7th January 2025
Reimagining Personalised Exercise and Activity Prescription BASES is one of the three organisations who collaborate to form BACPR (British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation) Exercise...
Professor Tom Reilly Doctoral Dissertation Award sponsored by Routledge - deadline 31 Jan
17th December 2024
Now accepting Applications: Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 31 January Apply for this award: click here to download the application...
BASES partners with Pearson to support young students
16th December 2024
BASES is excited to announce a new partnership with Pearson, focusing on enhancing the learning experience for Pearson BTEC students interested in pursuing a career in sport and exercise science. As the...
BASES Festive Holidays
12th December 2024
From everyone at BASES, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. At this time of the year, in lieu of sending cards, the Board agreed to make a modest donation to two charities, Move Against Cancer...
BASES EDI Advisory Group Appointments
11th December 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce the following members have joined the BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group: Professional members: Gayatri Bhushan and Dr Eleri Sian Jones...
Want to contribute to the next issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist?
5th December 2024
Have you engaged with an article in the recent issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist? Have your say by writing a ‘Letter of the issue’, be published in The Sport and Exercise Scientist (Spring 2025) and receive...
TSES now live for Winter 2024 edition
5th December 2024
We are pleased to launch the latest digital edition of BASES quarterly publication - The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). The move to a digital format presents us with exciting opportunities such as allowing...
BASES announces a new Special Interest Group – Technical
2nd December 2024
BASES is pleased to announce the new Technical Special Interest Group co-convened by Amelia Dingley and Ash Osborne. The Technical Special Interest Group (TSIG) will empower technicians and strengthen their role...
The Science Council’s Celebration of Science 2024
29th November 2024
The Science Council 2024 Celebration of Science took place on 26 November, combining their annual prizegiving celebrations with the biennial Sir Gareth Roberts Lecture. The Celebration of Science celebrates and...
BASES welcomes new Marketing and Communications Manager
29th November 2024
After eight years at BASES, Emma Forsyth has moved on to a new role. We thank Emma for her hard work and support while at BASES. We are delighted to advise that Lucy Davies will be joining BASES from 6 January 2025 as...
BASES Annual General Meeting 2024
27th November 2024
The BASES Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at the CBS Arena, Coventry and online via Zoom. Members can access the minutes of the meeting and the accompanying slides via the...
BASES and The American College of Sports Medicine sign a Partnership Agreement
26th November 2024
BASES and the ACSM are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement. The American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) serves as the largest sports medicine and exercise science organisation in the world,...
Update on plans for REF 2029 panel recruitment
25th November 2024
Further to August’s news items on the REF 2029 update and the REF 2029 Main Panel Chairs, we have been advised by the REF Director, Rebecca Fairbairn, that they plan to launch the recruitment for REF main and...
Two inspiring days at BASES Conference 2024
22nd November 2024
BASES Conference 2024 took place on 20-21 November at Coventry Building Society Arena; two inspiring days filled with world-leading insight and expertise. The 2024 conference also celebrated BASES being granted Royal...
BASES and the International Society of Sport Psychology sign Memorandum of Understanding
22nd November 2024
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) is the only worldwide organization of scholars devoted explicitly to sport psychology. Members of the Society include researchers, psychologists, educators, coaches,...
BASES Conference 2024 Awards
22nd November 2024
BASES Conference 2024 Award Winners Congratulations to all our award winners at the BASES Annual Conference 2024 and well done to all those who presented. A huge thank you to our award sponsors: BASES, Cranlea,...
The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
22nd November 2024
We are delighted that back in May 2024, BASES (The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) was granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III. The Royal Charter was granted in...
BASES Outreach Hub – Bournemouth University
18th November 2024
On 5 November 2024, academics from Bournemouth University welcomed 70 students from local schools to participate in a first of many outreach days showcasing sport and exercise provision at the university. Bournemouth...
Everton FC Joins BASES Accredited Partnership Scheme
18th November 2024
BASES is delighted to announce that Everton FC has been accepted on to the BASES Accreditation Partnership Scheme. BASES Accreditation enables key employers and deployers in the sport and exercise science sector...
First Course to be endorsed under the new BASES Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme
11th November 2024
The BASES Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme (BPGES) has been designed to allow students to evidence, expediently, the completion of an appropriate M-level qualification and aligns well for those wishing to become...
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
11th November 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce the following appointments: Physical Activity for Health Division Committee: Deputy Chair Dr Miranda Armstrong HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory...
Recruiting for members of the BASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
7th November 2024
Are you passionate about increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in the sport and exercise sciences? Can you help to provide BASES members and the public with increased knowledge, confidence and skills around...
BASES Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme (BPGES)
6th November 2024
We are delighted to announce the launch of the BASES Postgraduate Endorsement Scheme (BPGES), which has been designed to enable graduates of MSc Sport and Exercise Science programmes access to the BASES Sport and...
Recruiting for a Membership Rep for the Division of Physical Activity for Health
5th November 2024
Dr Miranda Armstrong, the current Membership Rep for the Physical Activity for Health Division, has recently been appointed Deputy Chair to the Division. As such, we are now recruiting for a new Membership Rep for the...
Catapult joins BASES as a Commercial Partner
31st October 2024
BASES is pleased to announce that Catapult has joined BASES as a Commercial Partner. Catapult is a global leader in sports science technology, delivering data-driven insights to enhance athlete performance and...
Opportunities for Early Career Research Scientists
29th October 2024
The following opportunities may be of interest to BASES Early Career Research Scientists: The Foundation for Science and Technology is promoting Foundation Future Leaders Annual Conference, being held at the...
BASES’ Annual General Meeting 2024
28th October 2024
The BASES Annual General Meeting will be held at 5:15 pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024, at the Ricoh Business Lounge South, CBS Arena, Coventry and via remote participation, on Zoom. Members will have received an email...
BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme submission process
21st October 2024
Over the last 12 months, BASES trialled an open application process for the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES). Following a review of this process, it has been decided to revert to specific submission...
ISESA webinar: Overview of the new International Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Standards
18th October 2024
The Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association (ISESA) is running a webinar on 24 October 2024 at 7 PM (GMT+1) led by Nathan Reeves, Chair of ESSA Standards Council and Director at ICSESP, the...
BASES and the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
17th October 2024
The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the field of strength and conditioning globally within university settings....
Study: Understanding sports performers’ mental well-being and performance
9th October 2024
Professor Brendan Cropley FBASES, Dr Lee Baldock, and Dr Alan McKay from the University of South Wales (USW) are conducting a study that aims to investigate the impact of reflection on an individual’s mental...
BASES Journal Club
9th October 2024
The BASES online Journal Club will be running on the last Wednesday of every month, 14:00 - 15:00 BST, starting from October 2024. National holidays permitting. This is a friendly space to interact with other students...
Save the date: BASES Conference 2026
9th October 2024
BASES, which will become CASES (Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science) in April 2025 is taking a strategic pause from its student and annual conference programme in 2025. We have purposefully...
BASES Member benefit – Letter of Support
9th October 2024
Overview: BASES is happy to provide letters of support for professional members who have been professional members of the association for at least three years and who have actively contributed to BASES over that...
BASES announces a public talk on 'Applied psychology in elite sport' within the BASES 2024 Conference
9th October 2024
The BASES Outreach Project Team, which aims to increase public engagement and awareness of BASES, has planned a public talk, open to any interested parties, which will take place during the BASES 2024 Conference at the...
Abstract call out for 2025 CEPA Conference
7th October 2024
The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) welcomes BASES to an open call for submissions for their annual online conference being held 8 February 2025. All accepted abstracts will be highlighted in the...
Opportunities to get involved in BASES’ Division Committees and Advisory Groups
3rd October 2024
Several volunteers have now concluded their terms on BASES’ Standing Committees and Advisory Groups, for which we extend our thanks. We are currently going out to open advert for the following roles: Physical...
BASES HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory Group: Expression of Interest
3rd October 2024
We are currently recruiting for six individuals to join the BASES HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory Group. Appointments will be for three years in the first instance, with an expectation to meet (online) five times a year...
Opportunities to volunteer for the Science Council Registration Authority
3rd October 2024
The Science Council is currently recruiting for new volunteer positions on their Registration Authority (RA). The RA plays a leading role as the guardian of standards, overseeing continuing professional development...
ICSESP launch the new International Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Standards
1st October 2024
The International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP), for which BASES is a foundational member, has recently launched their International Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Standards,...
BASES Expert Statement grants - deadline 1 Oct
17th September 2024
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...
Future Trends in High Performance Sport
12th September 2024
The Leaders Performance Institute is collaborating with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science, CQUniversity Australia, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and Management Futures to explore the trends...
BASES welcomes new Division Chairs
5th September 2024
Following open recruitment over the summer, congratulations are extended to two new Division Chairs who has been appointed by the Human Resources, Remuneration and Appointments Committee, and ratified by the Board. Dr...
TSES now live for Autumn 2024 edition
3rd September 2024
We are pleased to launch the latest digital edition of BASES quarterly publication - The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES). The move to a digital format presents us with exciting opportunities such as allowing...
BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - deadline 30 Sept
3rd September 2024
We are now accepting applications for the award below. Number Offered: 1 each year Target BASES Membership Categories: Student and Graduate Application Closing Date: 30 September Apply for this award: Click here to...
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
2nd September 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Dr Chelsea Batty, Romain Dennis and Nicola Rawlinson have been appointed as members of the Laboratory Accreditation Advisory Group. The BASES Board...
BASES supports the #PeriodsAreNotAPenalty campaign
30th August 2024
BASES is supporting WUKA, the UK’s #1 reusable period underwear brand, to support their latest campaign: Periods Are Not a Penalty. Last year, following five years of campaigning, the government responded to...
NEW BASES Fellowships awarded 2024
27th August 2024
Congratulations are extended to the following professional members who have recently been awarded BASES Fellowship. Dr Daniel Bailey, Prof Alan Barker, Prof Mark De Ste Croix, Dr Faye Didymus, Dr...
REF 2029 Main Panel Chairs
21st August 2024
Today, the REF Team opened the opportunity to apply for REF 2029 Main Panel Chairs. The Main Panel Chairs will hold overall responsibility for the REF 2029 main panels and play a key role in recruiting and...
REF 2029 update, including the REF panel recruitment process
20th August 2024
The Director of REF 2029 has contacted BASES to share the progress that has been made in developing REF 2029 and to provide an update on changes that relate to how they will recruit members of the discipline-based Unit...
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
19th August 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce that Dr Stewart Bruce-Low and Dr Clare Pheasey have been appointed as members of the Heads of Department Advisory Group. The BASES Board would like to...
Congratulating learners on their result day
15th August 2024
A big congratulations to those Sport, Sports Science and Physical Education students receiving their results today. Key decisions about what to study at university can be overwhelming. There are many...
Take Part in the Future Trends in High Performance Sport Research
8th August 2024
BASES has been working with Leaders in Sport Institute over the last 12 months and will be part of their Future Trends in High Performance: Research Project. Leaders in Sport Institute is working in collaboration...
Congratulating learners on their result day
6th August 2024
A big congratulations to those Physical Education students receiving their SQA results today. Key decisions about what to study at university can be overwhelming. There are many resources available to help you make...
BASES Exercise Science Certified Practitioner
1st August 2024
Following discussion and consultation over the last 12 months, the Board has recently agreed to a new name change for the BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) to BASES Exercise Science Certified Practitioner...
Discount available on Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition
1st August 2024
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition, we wanted to remind all BASES members that you can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount using promo code BASES20. “Clinical...
BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science
26th July 2024
We are delighted to launch the new BASES Career Guide: A Guide to Careers in Sport and Exercise Science. www.cases.org.uk/careerguide Our updated Career Guide includes a wealth of guidance and information...
Still time to nominate for the 2024 BASES Volunteer of the Year Award
25th July 2024
There is still time for BASES members to make nominations for the 2024 Volunteer of the Year award, but the deadline is noon on 19 August 2024. Nominations can be made from BASES members for current Professional,...
BBC R4’s Life Scientific features Prof Vicky Tolfrey FBASES
24th July 2024
Prof Vicky Tolfrey FBASES, keynote speaker at the 2023 BASES Conference, has recorded an episode of BBC R4’s Life Scientific to be aired on Tuesday 30 July at 9.00am. In the podcast, Vicky discusses her Parasport...
Danone launches new programme to put sports nutrition at the heart of grassroots sports
22nd July 2024
Danone UK & Ireland’s GetPRO Professional programme includes free evidence-based resources and funding to support sports nutritionists working with local clubs and teams. Danone UK & Ireland recently...
BASES signs up to Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge
18th July 2024
BASES has joined a number of sports and physical activity organisations who have pledged to support the Sport England ‘Going for Green’ initiative, ensuring our sector is in the leading pack in tackling...
BASES Volunteer of the Year Award - deadline 19 August
12th July 2024
We are now accepting applications for the following award: Aim of the Award: Following the success of the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023, BASES will continue, in 2024, to recognise all of the...
Vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group
11th July 2024
Are you passionate about supporting our Sport and Exercise Science Department Heads and Course Leaders? There are currently three vacancies within the BASES Heads of Department Advisory Group (HoD AG) and we are...
BASES Outreach Hubs 2024-2025
8th July 2024
There was a successful pilot of the BASES Outreach Hubs in 2023-2024, which included an initial 10 institutions. Last year, over 100 posters were submitted from over 20 schools around the country and the winner was...
BASES announces a new Non-Executive Director appointment
8th July 2024
Following an extensive open recruitment over the Spring, the Board of BASES is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Davison as a new Non-Executive Director (Finance). Chris takes up post in early July...
New Report Reveals Decline in Maternal Physical Activity: "MOMentum Lost"
4th July 2024
The Active Pregnancy Foundation (APF) recently released a pivotal report, "MOMentum Lost: Unpicking Maternal Physical Activity Patterns in 2022," authored by Dr Marlize De Vivo, Dr Hayley Mills, and Dr Kathryn Hesketh....
BASES Committee and Advisory Group Appointments
19th June 2024
Following recent open recruitment, we are pleased to announce the following appointments: Dr Martyn Morris has been appointed Chair of the Heads of Department Advisory Group Dr Ross Cloak has been...
Climate Action and Sustainability Advisory Group update
19th June 2024
In May 2024, BASES officially supported the Physiological Society and became a founding signatory to the consensus statement for their “Roadmap for Global Heat Resilience”. This programme of work was launched at...
