Biography
I am a lecturer and BASES accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (Psychology support), and a practitioner and trainer of Motivational Interviewing. My main research interest is self-regulation and behaviour change in health and performance.
I lead our BSc Physical Activity for Health programme that aims to develop a strong workforce to drive better health and wellbeing in our country. We are in the process of having our degree accredited by CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity).
My applied experience includes working in physical activity and health with adolescents and adults in the general public and in clinical populations; supporting GB deaf athletes prior to and at the 2017 Deaflympics; working with athletes and coaches from many sports including martial arts, triathlon, rugby, touch rugby, field hockey, motor racing, football, swimming, golf and dressage, as well as business professionals, professional musicians, and dancers.
Specialties: Sport/Exercise/Performance Psychology; applied and research experience in all these areas.
For my academic publications and conference proceedings, please see my research gate link below.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amanda_Pitkethly