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Dr. Andrew Higham is an Associate Lecturer in Sport Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the School of Sport and Physical Activity, College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. He holds a PhD (2024) and MSc (2019) from Sheffield Hallam University, where he specialized in professional coaches’ well-being within football contexts. His research focuses on well-being, mental health, and morality in professional sports, employing innovative qualitative methods like photo-elicitation and longitudinal interpretative approaches. He teaches modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in sport science and psychology.
Education:
- MSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2019 (awarded Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize)
- PhD in Sport Psychology, 2024 (thesis: 'An Exploration of Professional Coaches’ Well-being Experiences Within Football Club Contexts')
Research Interests:
- Well-being of sport personnel, particularly football coaches
- Qualitative methodologies (photo-elicitation, video docuseries analysis)
- Mental health challenges in high-pressure sports environments
- Gender dynamics in male-dominated sports
Key Contributions:
- Disseminated work at ICCE (Singapore, 2023) and FEPSAC (Austria, 2024)
- Media contributions via The Conversation and academic podcasts
- Workshops for professional sports organizations
Awards:
- 2019 Postgraduate Prize for Academic Excellence
Advising & Grants:
- Supervises Oliver Rogerson (PhD candidate: AI-based ill-being detection systems in sport coaching)
- Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations with Health Research Institute
Labs/Teams: Active in the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and Health Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University.
