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Andrew Kirkland is a Lecturer in Sports Coaching at the University of Stirling within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport. He primarily teaches on the MSc in Sport Performance Coaching program and serves as a member of the General University Ethics Panel.
His professional background includes:
- Chartered Scientist
- BASES Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (support & pedagogy)
- High-performance triathlon coach experience
- Applied sport scientist and coach developer
- Work history at British Cycling and Sportscotland Institute of Sport
Dr. Kirkland's research is driven by impact and translation of research into practice. He applies Implementation and Behavioural Change Science to explore 'Developing Healthy Performance Environments in Sport'. His current research focuses on health and mental well-being in sport from a Salutogenic perspective, with previous work centered on coach learning and behavioral change in sport contexts.
He is involved in research programmes including Contextual learning in humans and machines, Being Connected, and Digital Society and Culture. He's also a member of the Stirling Physical Activity Research, Knowledge & Learning Exchange (SPARKLE) research group.
His notable professional recognitions include:
- Chartered Scientist
- BASES Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (support & pedagogy)
As a 'pracademic,' Dr. Kirkland bridges practical experience with evidence-based practice to develop more effective sporting systems, with implications for coach development, athlete well-being, and performance environments.
