About
Dr. David Marchant is a Reader in Exercise & Sport Psychology at Edge Hill University. He leads undergraduate and postgraduate modules in sport and exercise psychology, and contributed to developing the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology programme. His research focuses on motor skill learning, exercise-cognition interactions, and endurance psychology.
- Affiliations: Department of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University
- Education: PhD (University of Hull), MSc & BSc (Teesside University)
- Roles: School Governor (Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School), External Examiner (Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Staffordshire)
His research investigates how verbal instructions influence motor performance, acute exercise effects on memory, and endurance exercise tolerance mechanisms. Notable projects include studies on cycling time trials, deceptive performance enhancement, and the OPTIMAL theory in physical education.
Recent articles explore topics like attentional focus in weightlifting, rugby player risk awareness, and astaxanthin's cognitive benefits. He has led projects like the 'Effects of Astaxanthin on cognition' (2022–2025).
Dr. Marchant emphasizes practical applications of his findings for coaches, educators, and practitioners, contributing to UN SDGs related to quality education and health.
