National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine is an Olympic legacy project delivering education, research and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity from three hubs across England.
History
The London Olympic and Paralympic games pledged to provide a lasting health legacy tackling the crucial issues currently threatening health budgets, workforce efficiency and the health of the nation. The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) is a 2012 Olympics Legacy project.
The NCSEM delivers education, research and clinical services for the benefit of the nation.
Themes
The NCSEM has five themes, each target a different aspect of the value of physical activity.
The themes are as follows:
- Physical activity in disease prevention
- Exercise in chronic disease
- Sports injuries and musculoskeletal health
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Performance health
Structure
The NCSEM consists of three regional hubs based in the East Midlands, London and Sheffield. In each hub, leading academics and healthcare professionals are brought together to build on existing research in the field of sport and exercise medicine and to facilitate the efficient transfer of research into frontline practice.
In London the ISEH specialises in Elite sports performance and sports injury management.
The NCSEM East Midlands focuses on a strong and broad research base with rapid evaluation and translation to clinical practice.
The NCSEM Sheffield concentrates on city-wide testing of community initiatives to increase physical activity.
- Sheffield
- East Midlands
- London - based at the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health
It is funded by the UK's Department of Health, and operated by NCSEM England.
See also
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine, founded in 1953, and based in Doncaster in South Yorkshire
- Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield
