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Dr Kathryn Curran

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Kathryn is an applied researcher and Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Chair of the Board of Directors & Non-Executive Director of the European Healthy Stadia Network.

Kathryn’s research, teaching and consultancy focuses primarily on the design, implementation and evaluation of community physical activity and health interventions. Kathryn's main research interests include the social role of professional sport and sport stadia as a vehicle for physical activity and health promotion with hard-to-reach groups.

Kathryn’s work and research using football as a vehicle for physical activity and health engagement with socially disadvantaged men has been championed by the World Health Organization as an example of best practice.

Degrees

2013, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD
2008, Loughborough University, United Kingdom, MSc Physical Activity and Health
2007, Loughborough University, United Kingdom, BSc Sports Science and Social Science

Academic appointments

Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - present
Senior Lecturer in Physical Activity, Exercise and Health, School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, 2014 - 2018
Lecturer in Sport and Physical Activity Development, University of Bolton, 2013 - 2014
Post Graduate Researcher, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2012 - 2013
Premier League Men’s Health Co-ordinator and Post Graduate Researcher, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2012

Postgraduate training

PGCert Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher and Professional Education, United Kingdom, University of Bolton, 2013 - 2015

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