Craig Sale is Professor of Human Physiology and Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he leads research into exercise–nutrition interactions to support health and performance. Previously, he directed the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre at Nottingham Trent University and contributed to national research evaluation (REF) in sport and exercise science.

His work over the past two decades has focused on the triggers for adaptation in bone and muscle, particularly in response to physical activity and dietary intake. He has published extensively in the areas of bone metabolism, muscle performance, and sports nutrition, with research spanning both elite athletes and general populations.

Prof Sale is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Section Editor for the European Journal of Sports Sciences. His research on nutrition for musculoskeletal health, including β-alanine supplementation and dietary strategies for bone integrity, has informed athlete care and injury prevention practices.

By integrating cellular physiology with applied sports science, Prof Sale contributes to evidence-based approaches in performance support, with particular relevance to rehabilitation, load management, and injury risk reduction.