Chris Hodgson

Dr. Chris Hodgson is a Senior Lecturer in Adventure Education at the University of Chichester, specializing in outdoor and adventure education, sport psychology, and performance physiology. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including research methods, coaching, and management. His administrative roles include Dissertation Coordinator, Year Head for the BA (Hons) Outdoor and Adventure Education, and Assessment Officer. Hodgson holds a PhD from the University of Southampton (2014) and has authored/co-authored textbooks like Adventure Sports Coaching and Adventure Sport Physiology. His research focuses on performance under stress, ergogenic aids, and the interplay between physiological and psychological factors in adventure sports. He has supervised multiple PhD students and consulted for organizations like British Canoeing and the British Freestyle Squad. Key contributions include studies on blackcurrant extract effects on climbing performance and the role of adventure environments in epistemic belief development.

• Education:
• PhD in Sport Science, University of Southampton (2007–2014)
• MSc Sport and Exercise Science, University College Chichester (2002–2005)
• BA(Hons) Outdoor Education, University of Strathclyde (1995–1999)
• Professional Memberships: Society for Psychophysiological Research, International Rock Climbing Research Association
• Consultancy: Psychological training for British Freestyle Squads, British Canoeing advisory roles

Research highlights include physiological studies on rock climbing, cortisol responses, and meta-analyses of exercise effects on psychomotor skills. His work bridges practical coaching with scientific rigor, emphasizing real-world applications in adventure sports.