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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
We’re using our research expertise, world-class sports facilities and strong industry connections to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of people around the world.
We’re conducting impactful studies that can make a real difference to everyone, whether they’re professional athletes, pursuing an active and healthy lifestyle, or looking to overcome specific health conditions.
We’ve invested millions of pounds in our sports facilities, including the new Sports Academy featuring a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment, so we’re able to carry out in-depth research studies that provide meaningful answers.
Our experts have examined the important processes that enhance skills development, personal growth, enjoyment and athletic excellence.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Professor Tracey Devonport
- Department of Sport - Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Person: Teaching and Research
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National Evaluation and Learning Partnership for Place
Shearn , K. (PI), Harris, K. (CoPI), Szedlak, C. (PI) & Ryan, L. (CoI)
1/4/25 → …
Project: Consultancy project
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NELP Stories of Change in evaluation: Developing a framework including using hindsight to explore the leaning process of implementing a place-based approach to tackle physical inactivity.
Szedlak, C. (PI), Shearn , K. (CoI) & Harris, K. (CoI)
20/1/25 → …
Project: Research project
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Social Support and Coaches
Norris, L. (PI), De Martin Silva, L. (CoI) & Kaiseler, M. (CoI)
6/1/25 → …
Project: Research project
Research output
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Advancing age is not associated with greater exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.
Fernandes, J., Wilson, L., Dingley, A., Hearn, A., Johnson, K., Hicks, K., Twist, C. & Hayes, L., 1 Apr 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Bridging Academia and the Field: Elevating our own Professional Development in Football Coach Development through Research-Informed Practice (Part one)
Smith, B., Ballard, L. & McLean, G., 5 Mar 2025, Learning and Skills Research Network.Research output: Other contribution › Blog Post
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Caregivers nutrition knowledge and perspectives on the enablers and barriers to nutrition provision for male academy football players
Cole, M., Carter, J. L., Brooks, F. & Roberts, C. J., 2025, In: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 22, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Participant SMTQ and ESSES scores
Lovell, G. (Creator), Brace, A. W. (Creator) & George, K. (Creator), Hartpury University, 19 Oct 2020
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Prizes
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2023 UKSCA Annual Conference - Poster of the Year
Wood, B. (Recipient), Protheroe, L. (Recipient) & Drury, B. (Recipient), 19 Aug 2023
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AGCAS Employability Awards
Henry, G. (Recipient) & Drury, B. (Recipient), 24 Apr 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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BASES Recently Qualified Researcher Award - Best Oral Presentation
Protheroe, L. (Recipient), Jul 2012
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Activities
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Community of Practice: Sports Medicine, Therapy and Rehabilitation
Farquharson, C. (Chair), Parker, D. (Organiser), Sandford, S. (Member of programme committee), Hughes, H. (Member of programme committee) & Beasley, A. (Member of programme committee)
21 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a Conference
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How embedding employability within curriculum can help shape professional identity.
Green, M. (Speaker)
30 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Get into Cricket Digital Marketing Workshop 4
Green, M. (Participant) & Kay, A. (Participant)
8 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Ser mayor no es una excusa para no hacer ejercicio intenso: no existe más riesgo de lesión muscular y tampoco cuesta más recuperarse
11/6/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Hartpury University lecturer co-authors intriguing muscle soreness research
15/5/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Older adults experience similar or even less muscle damage than young adults after exercise.
9/5/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media