Research Focus
By School Staff and Research & Teaching Assistants
Areas of expertise amongst staff interested in supervising postgraduate research
Sport psychology | Sport history | Outdoor studies | Exercise physiology | Sport Coaching
Staff researching in the area of exercise and sport psychology include Dr Dave Houlston, Louise Rowe, Dave Elliott, and Cherrie Daley. Research includes the effects of music on exercise and sport performance (Dave Elliott), issues surrounding trust in sport (Cherrie Daley) and issues surrounding the interaction of fitness centre instructors with clients (Louise Rowe).
Staff researching in the area of sport history include Dr Carol Osborne and Dr Hamish Telfer. Research includes the history of rock climbing (Dr Carol Osborne) and the history of Scottish athletics (Dr Hamish Telfer).
Staff researching in the area of outdoor studies include Dr Heather Prince, Richard Joynson and Kate Rawles.
Staff researching in the area of exercise and sport physiology include Dr Grant Abt, Tim Barry, Dr Sue Jamieson and Duncan Orme. Research includes extensive work on football and more specifically football referees (Dr Grant Abt), the physiology of cricket (Tim Barry), physical activity and health (Dr Sue Jamieson) and road cycling (Duncan Orme).
Staff researching in the area of sport coaching include Dr Hamish Telfer and Dr Liz Mallabon. Research includes work on the coaching process (Dr Liz Mallbon) and reflective practice (Dr Hamish Telfer).