About
Michael Duncan is a Professor and Centre Director at Coventry University's Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences. His research focuses on physical activity, obesity, exercise physiology, and motor competence across diverse populations including children, older adults, and elite athletes. He has authored over 426 publications and holds a Fellowship with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Research Interests:
- Childhood physical activity interventions
- Motor competence development
- Exercise physiology in aging populations
- Sarcopenia management through activity
- Neuromuscular training in sports
Key Contributions:
- Co-led projects like 'Football Living Labs for children with cerebral palsy' (2024) and 'CVDSC School Intervention' (2021-2023)
- Developed interventions combining storytelling with movement skills for early education
- Published influential work on motor competence modeling and sex differences in child development
Awards:
- Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Grants & Activities:
Active in 2 major grants and 47 international collaborations. Presented at conferences such as the British Heart Foundation Annual Conference and World Health Organisation HEPA meetings.
Labs/Teams:
Leads interdisciplinary teams focusing on community health interventions, sport science applications, and global physical literacy initiatives.
