Sport & Exercise Science

Dr Paul Castle

Expertise: Applied sport and exercise psychology; exercise as an anxiolytic or modulator in depression and stress; psychological aspects of injury rehabilitation

Current student projects:
• Testing the Hierarchical Model of Motivation at the State Level in an Exercise Setting

Dr Mark Corbett

Expertise: Cycling biomechanics and bike fitting; Repeatability and variability of motion capture and gait analysis; Electromyography and interdisciplinary elements of pacing

Mick Donovan

Expertise: Learning through Sport; Education & Excellence in Sport; Performance Analysis; Children in Sport; Physical Education

Dr Dan Eastough

Expertise: Perception and Action; Motor Control; Effect of observation on action; Movement Volition

Louise Martin

Expertise: Sport & Exercise Physiology

Dr Gyozo Molnar

Expertise: Globalisation, labour migration, the Olympic movement, sociology of the body and social theories

Current student projects:
• Rivalry and Identity Involving the Fans of Aston Villa and Birmingham City Football Clubs

Professor Derek Peters

Expertise: Interdisciplinary investigation of sport performance; Physical activity & exercise for health; Childhood obesity and adipose tissue distribution

Current student projects:
• The effect of including pedometer strategies on a familial based weight intervention programme for overweight/obese 7-13 year old children
• The effectiveness of sport specific strength and conditioning interventions on performance related fitness in female novice equestrian event riders
• Physical fitness, technical skill and psychological profiles of elite male youth basketball teams

Andrew Renfree

Expertise: Integrative exercise physiology; Pacing in sport; Acid-base and sport performance

Dr Clare Rhoden

Expertise: Interdisciplinary analysis of pacing in sport; Emotions and affect in sports performance, psychological factors associated with sports performance