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Overview
Dr Luke Norris is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Coaching, with key research interests in social support and sport coaches psychological well-being.
Luke completed his PhD in Sport Psychology at Leeds Beckett University in 2018, entitled: 'A Qualitative Investigation of Social Support among Sports Coaches' and worked as a part-time lecturer at Leeds Beckett for a year. Luke then moved to University as Exeter as an Associate Lecturer before being appointed as a Lecturer at Harpury University in 2021.
Luke is also a UEFA B qualified coach with over 13 years experience, plying his trade in women's football.
Current teaching
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (Module Leader; Level 4)
The Sport and Exercise Professional (Level 4)
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (Module Leader; Level 5)
Sport Psychology (Level 5)
Sport Psychology in Action (Level 6)
UG Academic Personal Tutor - Sport and Exercise Science (Level 4)
UG and PG RKE Project Supervisor
Programme Manager for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research interests
His main focus of research is social support among sports coaches and how this influences coach performance and well-being. He also has interests in stress and well-being among sports coaches, as well as women coaches experiences. This has included projects with the FA.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F., & Kaiseler, M. (2022). Sports Coaches’ Social Support Resources and Stressors. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221105763
- Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F., & Kaiseler, M. (2020). Understanding Social Networks and Social Support Resources with Sports Coaches. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101665
- Norris, L. A., Didymus, F., & Kaiseler, M. (2017). Stressors, Coping, and Well-Being among Sports Coaches: A Systematic Review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 33, 93-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.08.005
Book Chapters
- Norris, L. A., McGoldrick, M., Norman, L. J., & Clarke, N. (2021). An evaluation of a mentoring programme to support high performance women coaches. Routledge.
- Didymus, F. F., Norris, L.A., Potts, A., & Staff, H. (2021). Psychological stress and performance. Open Access Textbook. https://kinesiologybooks.org/index.php/stork/catalog/view/10/1/167-1
Newsletter Articles
- Norris, L. A., Potts, A., & Didymus, F., F. (2017). Stressors and Coping among Sports Coaches: A behind the Scenes Insight. Published in American Association of Sport Psychology (AASP) Newsletter November Issue.
- Potts, A. J., Heaviside, H. J., & Norris, L. A. (2017). Tapas, Sangria, and Sport Psychology: Doctoral Students’ Reflections on the International Society of Sport Psychology 14th World Congress. Published in Applied Sport Psychology Special Interest Group (ASP-SIG) Volume One December 2017.
Education/Academic qualification
Sport and Exercise Psychology, Doctorate (PhD), A Qualitative Investigation of Social Support among Sports Coaches, Leeds Beckett University
Award Date: 10 Dec 2018
Sport and Exercise Psychology, MSc, Loughborough University
Award Date: 4 Sept 2015
Applied Sports, Health, and Exercise, BSc (Hons), University of East Anglia
Award Date: 2 Jun 2014
External positions
Editor, UK Coaching
Apr 2021 → …
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How can social support make coaching less stressful? A longitudinal inquiry with sports coaches
Norris, L., Didymus, F. & Kaiseler, M., 4 Jul 2022, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 17, 6, p. 1258-1269 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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An Evaluation of a Mentoring Programme to Support High-Performance Women Coaches
Norris, L., Norman, L. & Clarke, N., 2021, Improving Gender Equity in Sports Coaching. 1 ed. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Psychological stress and performance
Didymus, F., Norris, L., Potts, A. & Staff, H., 15 Jun 2021, Essentials of Sport and Exercise Psychology: An open access textbook. Zenko, Z. & Jones, L. (eds.). Society for Transparency, Openness, and Replication in Kinesiology, p. 683-709 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Understanding social networks and social support resources with sports coaches
Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F. & Kaiseler, M., 1 May 2020, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 48Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus) -
Stressors, coping, and well-being among sports coaches: A systematic review
Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F. & Kaiseler, M., 1 Nov 2017, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 33, p. 93-112 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
80 Citations (Scopus)