Heather Hunter

Ms Heather Hunter is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead for the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Programme at the School of Health Professions, Plymouth University. She oversees the strategic direction and quality assurance of the program, ensuring compliance with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Heather teaches modules on Cardio-respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions, Health Promotion, Exercise for Older People, and Inter-professional Leadership, while supervising research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• External Examiner for MSc Programme in Bangalore, India
• Enrolled in part-time PhD: "Strategies to enhance physical activity in people with Parkinson's Disease" since April 2017

Her research focuses on physiotherapy interventions for aging populations, chronic conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. Heather leads a team committed to research-informed teaching and maintaining high student satisfaction through innovative assessments and feedback mechanisms.