Diane Crone

Professor Diane Crone is a leading academic in Exercise and Health at the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and Head of the Global Academy Health and Human Performance. She holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH). Her research focuses on designing and evaluating health-promoting interventions in healthcare and community settings, emphasizing physical activity pathways, mental health promotion, and arts for health initiatives. She has led major EU-funded projects including the €650K SPAcE initiative (2015–2017) and collaborated with NHS and governmental bodies to translate research into evidence-based practice.

• Education: PhD in Exercise and Health
• Research Interests: Cross-sector collaboration in public health, physical activity policy, health equity, and nature-based interventions.

Her work spans international projects in Europe, addressing challenges in health promotion through systems-based approaches. Key achievements include developing frameworks for inclusive sport systems in Wales and evaluating the impact of nature-based wellbeing programs. Awards include the FRSPH recognition and leadership roles in national research initiatives like Research4Gloucestershire.

Recent articles highlight her focus on school-based physical activity programs, digital health interventions, and the role of conservation projects in enhancing health outcomes. She advocates for holistic health strategies integrating environmental, social, and policy dimensions.

• Grants & Projects: EU Leonardo/Erasmus+ bids totaling over €1.3M, leadership in REF2021 submissions, and collaborations with 6 health providers in Gloucestershire.
• Labs/Teams: Leads Cardiff Met’s Global Academy Health and Human Performance, fostering interdisciplinary research on wellbeing and public health.