Sport Psychologist (CPsychol HCPC) | @ManMetUni | Interested in experiences of stress, neurodiversity in sport, pathways to mastery, ACT in sport | Own views.

Manchester, England
Joined April 2012
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So happy our latest study is finally published! We show that falls are a major issue across the lifespan for individuals with DCD (i.e., Dyspraxia). Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Hidden Epidemic of Falls journals.humankinetics.com/v… Key findings 👇
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*GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL COACHING SURVEY* Please take the time to complete our Survey (criteria below). Thank you in advance and please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information or clarification.
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What a team (and project) to be a part of! Check out the job advert below! 👇🏼
🚨 Post-Doctoral Researcher Required 🚨 12-month position using EEG to explore the cortical control of balance recovery in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder. Advert below! manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/va…
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Check out this professional practice article published today, where we explore the application of ACT in sport: shorturl.at/zf68e If this sparks curiosity, reach out! Big thanks to co-author @DrMJTurner for supporting this idea through to publication!
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We’re shining a light on experiences of ADHD and physical activity this #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! If you’re inspired to share your thoughts, please consider completing our survey. Full details here: shorturl.at/lr7cI
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Do you have ADHD and participate in physical activity on a regular basis? If so, we’d like to hear about your experiences. If you’re happy sharing your thoughts, please do so at this link: shorturl.at/lr7cI It should take 10 minutes to complete. Shares appreciated.
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Are you a #pe #teacher based in the UK with experiences of teaching #neurodiverse learners? Participating in this new research project will shine a light on good practice and identify areas for professional development. Check out the study details 👇🏼
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! We are recruiting single parents involved in youth sport to participate in a 1-hour interview, to explore the experiences of single parents in sport. For more information and to register your interest, please click here: forms.office.com/e/1PTpGMC9B…
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Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology (CSSEP) is now accepting papers for its special issue, “Neurodiversity in Sport and Exercise Contexts.” Submit by April 30, 2025! For more details, visit: conta.cc/4hpS5YJ
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Dr Sam Wood retweeted
📢 Want to see your work in the @CSSEPJournal? Submit your paper for the Special Issue on Neurodiversity in Sport & Exercise Contexts by April 30, 2025! Learn more: bit.ly/3Busxcn
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Great to be a part of this project! Excited to see the submissions capturing the work happening in this area. Check the link for details of this special issue in @CSSEPJournal! 👇🏼
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Great to share my experiences of applying ACT to different sports! Give it a read and reach out to chat if it sparks any curiosity! Big shout out to @DrMJTurner too!
A recent CSSEP case study explores how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) was used to help a high school baseball player manage anxiety and overthinking, leading to improved performance. Read the full case study here: bit.ly/3yCqFNU
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📢PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT📢 Are you a sport coach who has supported athletes with ADHD or autism? We’d love to hear about your experiences using our survey at this link: shorturl.at/O6yeD Participation should take around 15 minutes and is anonymous.
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🚨RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED🚨 Are you an HCPC sport psych who has supported athletes with ADHD or autism? We’d love to hear about your experiences using our survey at this link: shorturl.at/O6yeD Participation is anonymous. Shares appreciated!
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Please help share this work with your networks @BPS_DSEP @ADHDFoundation @The_HCPC @RossShand @HStoyel @KM_SportPsych @l_swettenham @a_whitehead1 @DrMJTurner @ProfMarcJones
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Are you a sport psychologist or sport coach with experience of supporting neurodiverse athletes? Please complete our survey to share your thoughts. Participation is anonymous. shorturl.at/O6yeD Shares appreciated!
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Latest feature for @CyclingWeekly - 9 self-sabotaging behaviours we use in cycling - Insights from: @JoeLaverick @MatthewHolmes51 Meg Smith, @Sam_Wood05 @RossShand & Agata Woznicka - cyclingweekly.com/fitness/yo…
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