Anna Fitzpatrick

Anna Fitzpatrick is a Lecturer in Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition at Loughborough University, joining in June 2023 to contribute to the new MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis program. Previously, she was a Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Elite Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her roles include integrating performance analysis into undergraduate programs and supervising student research in elite sport. She holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, and PhD from Sheffield Hallam University, complemented by an 8-year professional tennis career.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) – Sheffield Hallam University
• MSc – Sheffield Hallam University
• PhD – Sheffield Hallam University

Research Interests: Anna specializes in performance analysis methodologies, skill acquisition in elite athletes, and optimizing sport coaching strategies. Her work bridges applied sport science with practical applications in elite environments, leveraging her professional athletic background to inform academic research.

Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), affirming her commitment to teaching excellence.

Other Activities: She contributes to the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) and actively engages in professional networks like the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS).