NEWS


ESSM has been chosen as one of four international sports medicine research units from around the world to receive International Olympic Committee funding for the next for years. The grant from the IOC's Medical Commission will enable ESSM's Clinical Sports Medicine research group, which investigates injuries and medical conditions associated with sport and exercise, to significantly expand this already research area in the coming years. The aim of the research will be to expand our research in the field of injury prevention and the protection of athletes' health. Read more...

 

ABOUT ESSM


The UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM) was founded in 1989 by Prof. Tim Noakes and a group of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT). ESSM is located at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), in Newlands, Cape Town and boasts state-of-the-art equipment, extensive facilities and internationally renowned research staff whose primary functions are teaching and research. ESSM offers post-graduate courses in Exercise Science, Biokinetics, Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine. Read more...

 

2010 Biokinetics Course


The Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Research Unit at the University of Cape Town is thrilled to announce the newly updated and revised Honours BSc (Med) in Exercise Science (Biokinetics) course being offered in 2010

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Biomechanics post


ESSM is looking for a Biomedical Engineer to join our research and teaching staff.

 

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