About
Jenni Douglas is a Senior Lecturer at Hartpury University's Department of Sport, with a former affiliation to the Equine Department. She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Worcester (2017) and additional qualifications in research methods, adult education, personal training, and strength and conditioning. Her roles include External Examiner at Plymouth University since 2024 and Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh since 2017. She also runs the business EventFit Equestrian Performance.
Education includes a BSc and MSc in Equine Sciences, alongside PGCEs in Research Methods and Adult Education. Her research focuses on applied exercise physiology across equestrian and sport disciplines, emphasizing performance demands, injury prevention, and hormonal factors in athletes. Notable topics include menstrual cycle impacts on equestrian athletes and functional movement screening for riders.
Her work bridges academic and practical domains, supporting teaching and research collaborations. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her h-index of 144 reflects significant scholarly impact. Advising PhD students is currently accepted, though specific advisees are unlisted. Her research outputs span 2007–2021, with active involvement in comparative exercise physiology and interdisciplinary equestrian studies.
