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Dr Stephen Atkins

Biography Over 25 years of experience in higher education as lecturer and manager. Currently the Director of Psychology and Sport at the University of Salford, Manchester. Experienced academic manager, researcher, practitioner, and heutagogue. Accredited sport and exercise scientist with BASES and recognized as FBASES in 2022. Senior Fellow of the HEA since 2016.
Research Interests Over 90 research publications, allied to multiple presentations at international conferences. Current interest areas include concussion in sport, in-game determinants of performance, and cycling sciences. H-index currently 23.
Teaching and Learning Senior fellow of the HEA.
Project supervisor at both UG and PG.
Contribute to several modules including Introduction to Sports Sciences, Advanced Exercise Physiology, and IPPM.
PhD Supervision Availability Yes
PhD Topics Endurance physiology.
Applied in-game performance analysis.
Cycling sciences.
Concussion in sport.

This person contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 1 - No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts