Useful links

Anti-doping

We work with the UK’s anti-doping body UKAD, to ensure everyone in Wales can compete cleanly. We collaborate on education programmes, and all our Institute staff take anti-doping training.

Visit the UKAD website for:

  • athlete information
  • advice for coaches, parents, carers and practitioners 
  • guidance on medications and supplements
  • the list of banned substances
  • reporting doping

Welsh Institute of Performance Science

The Welsh Institute of Performance Science (WIPS) collaborates with academic and industry partners. Their research aligns with the 3 key themes of the Sport Wales Institute. Athlete health and wellbeing, athlete development and environments. WIPS aim to:

  • better apply science to Welsh sports
  • develop sport science in Wales and train future sport scientists
  • increase collaboration between Welsh sport, academia and business

Find out more about WIPS on their website or email them at wips@swansea.ac.uk.

Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport

The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS) collaborates with academics, policy makers, the public and others. Researching national wellbeing and health. They aim to:

  • combine different areas of research to create meaningful insights
  • translate research into practical applications
  • improve the health and wellbeing of the population

Find out more about WIPAHS on their website or email them at wipahs@swansea.ac.uk.