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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 is also a UEFA B qualified coach with over 13 years experience, plying his trade in women's football.
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.
Current teaching
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (Module Leader; Level 4)
Coaching and Teaching Portfolio (Theory) (Level 4)
The Sport and Exercise Professional (Level 4)
Sport Psychology (Level 5)
The Sport and Exercise Scientist (Module Leader; Level 5)
Sport Psychology in Action (Level 6)
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Dissertation Supervisor
Undergraduate Tutor - Sports Coaching (Level 4) & Sport Science (Level 6)
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
12 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
64 Citations (Scopus)