Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences - CASES

26/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Prof Stuart Biddle HonFCASES has been awarded the first CASES Medal of Achievement, a truly deserved accolade, for which our congratulations are extended!

Following a successful nomination process for the new CASES Medal of Achievement, there were eight nominations received, covering seven Fellows. Many of the nominees have been Fellows for over 20 years.

Stuart said, “Thank you so much. This is incredible and I am hugely honoured. I consider this a true career highlight for me."

The CASES Medal is granted to an individual who has made sustained, significant and important contributions to the sport or exercise sciences in the UK and internationally. These contributions may include, but are not limited to, research and scholarship, applied and professional practice, education, and/or administrative services in the sport and exercise sciences.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4rrJutG

25/11/2025

CASES is delighted to share that Dr Keith Tolfrey HonFCASES ICSESPF, former Chair of the Association, has been recognised as one of the two inaugural Fellows of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP). Congratulations Keith! 🎉

24/11/2025

Following the approval of a new Teaching and Learning Enhancement Division at the 2025 AGM, we are now recruiting members onto the new Division Committee.

The Division Committee will include:

Chair
Deputy Chair
CPD Representative
Membership Representative
Technician Representative
Student Representative
General Representatives from across the Sport and Exercise Disciplines.

If you are interested in one of these roles, you can find out more about the Expression of Interest process and/or the application process for the role of Chair in our news item: https://bit.ly/3XSyTKt

We look forward to hearing from members who are interested in being part of this exciting new Division!

Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the CASES community!

21/11/2025

Calling all members!!

Are you a student, graduate or professional CASES member with an ambition to progress and enhance your skills?

There's still time to apply for a fantastic opportunity to benefit from the CASES Professional Development and Mentoring Programme offered exclusively to our members.

You could benefit from a nine month mentoring programme starting in January 2026 to develop and thrive.

Don't delay! Apply by Monday 1 December - full details in the link below! 👇

The CASES Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group is pleased to announce that applications are open for the second cohort of the Professional Development and Mentoring Programme (PDMP).

Broadly, the PDMP looks to retain and increase the number of members from underrepresented groups, especially in senior positions, and develop those members. Applicants can range from recent MSc graduate, post graduate researchers, researchers on fixed term contracts, laboratory technicians, or early career academics (within two years of appointment to their first academic post).

Six successful recipients of the of PDMP will work with fellow mentees and mentors for nine months (5 January to 30 September 2026) to enhance their sport and exercise science related skills.

Mentees will have regular check-ins, goal setting sessions and reflections discussions to track their progress and development. They will have the opportunity to attend the CASES Conference 2026 (two-day registration covered) and submit a reflection of their experiences to The Sport and Exercise Scientist.

Closing date for applications is 1 December 2025, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome by 12 December 2025.

For more information and contact details: https://bit.ly/3Wx4ykc

20/11/2025

Just three weeks ago we proudly announced that our Conference 2026 was open for registrations and abstract submissions 👇

We are excited to host a new format open to sports and exercise science students and professionals, members and non-members at The Manchester Metropolitan University.

If you are a CASES member and would like to help make this event bigger and better than ever, you can 'Get Involved' and download our Conference promotional pack on the CASES Members website to help spread the word among your peers including social graphics, newsletter articles, leaflet and logos.

Remember - CASES members receive a heavily discounted delegate rate, and even with a membership subscription, delegates would still save money on the full cost!

Download your promotional conference pack on the Members website and share the news: https://bit.ly/3LPCbM8

Or find out more about the event on our dedicated Conference website http://bit.ly/4qoPS4n

We are pleased to announce that the dedicated CASES Conference 2026 website is now live!

Abstract submissions and delegate early bird registration are now open for the two-day conference that will take place at Manchester Metropolitan University on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 June 2026.

The reimagined 2026 Conference combines the Annual Conference and the Student Conference to celebrate the application of evidence-based science into practice.

The event aims to be the national learning and networking experience in 2026 that will be the ‘go to’ event for academics, practitioners, students, and those working across the sector.

Find out more and register or join now for the best deal on your delegate place!

http://bit.ly/4qoPS4n

18/11/2025

In August 2025, we congratulated five professional members as they were awarded CASES Fellowship.

You can get to know our newest Fellows in our latest news item spotlighting their extensive experience, knowledge and current roles: https://bit.ly/4icmElE

Welcome to:
Dr Alex Bliss FCASES, University of Brighton
Dr Christopher Kirk FCASES, Hallam University
Dr Jane Lomax FCASES, Consultant
Dr Patricia Jackman FCASES, University of Lincoln
Dr Ian Sadler FCASES, Official

18/11/2025

Applications for the CASES Masters Dissertation Award are now open! This is awarded annually for an outstanding sport and/or exercise sciences dissertation made by a CASES member who has been a UK Masters student and submitted their Masters Dissertation within this year.

The application closing date is 31 December 2025, and to find out more about the criteria please head to the following link: https://bit.ly/4r3IDz2

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

06/11/2025

The CASES Annual General Meeting will be held at 4:30pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025, online.

An email was sent to CASES members on 20 October 2025 with details of how to register and attend the virtual meeting. Further details, including the agenda and key documents and the registration link are also available on the members’ area of our website (Resources).

During the meeting, highlights from the Annual Report along with Financial Statements will be considered and received.

The Board looks forward to seeing as many members as possible at the meeting on 12 November 2025.

Find out more and key links: https://bit.ly/3LLKjwN

05/11/2025

CASES members have exclusive and full access to all quarterly, online editions of The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES) as part of the membership package!

The latest Autumn 2025 edition is packed with articles, features and insight from an extensive set of expert authors highlighting research, practice, opinion and collaboration within the Sports and Exercise Science world

bit.ly/47LGlfe

31/10/2025

A quick reminder about our Student survey, which is closing next Friday!

Calling all Sport and Exercise Science Students (CASES Members and Non-Members)

The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) would love to know your views on our organisation, how we engage with students and the offer we provide so we can continue to support you on your journey.

Complete our short survey and one lucky participant drawn at random will receive a year’s membership for free (if you are already a paid member, win an additional year!), just include your name and email at the end of the survey to enter the prize draw.

Student members: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentMember25
Student non-members:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentNM25
Closing date: Fri 7 November

Thank you for your time.

Please note that all data from this survey will be processed in accordance with CASES Data Protection Policy.