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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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Academic Partner for Essex PLACE Partnerships Evaluation
Harris, K. (PI), Szedlak, C. (CoI), Smith, E. (CoI) & Ryan, L. (CoI)
1/5/25 → 31/5/27
Project: Consultancy project
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National Evaluation and Learning Partnership for Place- Stories of Change
Shearn , K. (PI), Harris, K. (CoPI) & Szedlak, C. (PI)
1/4/25 → 31/5/27
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
Research output
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Nourishing Sports and Recovery Drinks
Cole, M., Paxton, H. & Jesson, R., 2026, Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition : A Health-Feeds-Performance Perspective. Craig, I. & Roberts, J. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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
Datasets
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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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Design Smarter, Teach Better: The Curriculum Toolkit
Farquharson, C. (Speaker) & Parker, D. (Speaker)
13 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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External Examiner for MSc Sport & Exercise Sciences
Cole, M. (Examiner)
1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2029Activity: Examination types › External Examiner
Press/Media
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Hartpury Sports Therapy Students support Children in Need
4/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy achieves CIMSPA status
28/8/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media