Department of Exercise and Sport Science

Application for Expedited Ethical Approval (Form E1).

For use by Reviewers only
Reviewed by name / Recommendation Select Approved Revise & Resubmit Refer to DEC
Required Action:
Section I: Project Details
1 / Project title:
Project start date :
Project end date :
Please outline your research project rationale and a short description of your proposed methods and procedures (circa 250 words).
Section II: Applicant Details
3 / Principal Investigator
4 / email address
Section III: Prior Approval
5 / Is the study part of a staff-led project that has already received ethical approval?
If yes, provide the application number here / select yes no
Section IV: Ethical Approval Checklist
6 / Have you considered the ethical issues concerning participants recruitment (including if you envisage any element of the relationship with prospective study participants undermining or adversely affecting the project)? / select no yes
7 / Will the study involve NHS patients or NHS employed staff ? (If YES, you will also have to gain IRAS approval prior to Departmental consideration of the application). Go to for details of this process. / select no yes
8 / Does the study involve strenuous exercise testing of participants over 40 years of age (Such testing would involve near maximal or maximal exertion on the part of the participant)? / select no yes
9 / Will the study require the co-operation of a ‘gatekeeper’ for initial access to the groups or individuals to be recruited (e.g., students at school, members of a sport team)? / select yes no
10 / Will it be necessary for participants to take part in the study without their knowledge and consent at the time (e.g., covert observation)? / select yes no
11 / Will the study involve asking sensitive questions (e.g., about drug use)? / select yes no
12 / Will the study involve any invasive procedures (other than venous or capillary blood samples), exposure to radiation or either electrical or magnetic stimulation? / select yes no
13 / Is physical pain or more than mild physical discomfort likely to result from the study? / select yes no
14 / Could the study induce psychological stress beyond those voluntarily encountered in the participant’s normal life? / select yes no
15 / Will the study involve prolonged or repetitive testing (beyond normal test-retest)? / select yes no
16 / Will financial inducements (other than reasonable expenses and compensation for time) be offered to participants? / select yes no
17 / Does the environment in which the study takes place expose the investigator to potential risk or harm? / select yes no
18 / Will there be any substances (other than water) be administered during the study? / select yes no
19 / Do you have concerns over the mobility or learning abilities of your participants? / select yes no
20 / Are you storing any biological samples covered by the Human Tissue Act ? / select yes no
21 / Have you read the University’s Standard Operating Protocols/Guidelines relating to the Human Tissue Act ? / select yes no
22 / Have you received HTA training? / select yes no
If you have answered ‘YES’ to Question 20 and ‘NO’ to either Questions 21 or 22, please complete the following online training link: When completed, please send your completed form to the Faculty HTA advisor.
23 / Does the study involve participants who are particularly vulnerable or unable to give informed consent (e.g., Children under 18 years of age).ONLY IF YOU HAVE SELECTED ‘YES’ TO THIS QUESTION, complete the following four supplementary questions. / select yes no
i / Will the data be directly supervised by an appropriately qualified individual (e.g., class teacher or coach)? If ‘YES’, provide the person’s details as follows :
Name: Phone No:
E-mail address: / select yes no
ii / Will the study only use previously validated and published methods / tools (e.g., validated questionnaires, observations, interview guides, skills tests etc.)? / select yes no
iii / Have you completed an enhanced DBS check? / select yes no
iv / Will the study only require activities that would be considered part of the participant’s normal educational or sporting experience (e.g., a PE lesson or coaching session)? / select yes no
If you have answered ‘YES’ to any of the questions numbered 7-19 or question 23, or answered ‘NO’ to questions 6 or any of the supplementary items to question 23 (i-iv), explain how you intend to reduce any potential risks or harm to those involved in the study (maximum of 200 words).
Providing sufficient detail at this stage could permit approval under the Exercise and Sport Science Ethics Committee’s expedited procedures. However, the committee retains the right to refer the application to the full Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) ethics committee. In such cases, investigators should be aware that this could delay consideration of the application. Information regarding meeting dates for the ESS ethics committee can be obtained from