There are some great museums and exhibitions in London with a focus on the human body:
Sport and Exercise Science - Things to do over the Summer
The beginning of your course is not far away, and we're really excited for you to officially join us at London South Bank University (LSBU)! If you're looking for ideas of things to do over the summer related to your degree, our academic team have given some suggestions of things you might be interested in reading, watching, listening to, doing, and following. These activities will give you a deeper insight into the history of sports and exercise science, a better understanding of a career in sports, and help you to prepare for your studies.
These are all friendly recommendations - it's completely up to you how much (or little) you decide to do!
Read
Books
How to Support a Champion: The Art of Applying Science to the Elite Athlete by Dr Steve Ingham
High-Performance Training for Sports by David Joyce & Daniel Lewindon
The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Watch & Listen
Podcasts
World- renowned scientists breakdown the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport.
Discover the secrets behind elite performance.
Dive deep into what athletes are doing for their sports recovery routines.
Blind Landing is an award-winning documentary podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes of Olympic sports like gymnastics and figure skating, highlighting untold stories from marginalized athletes.