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Dr Emma Richardson is a Senior Research Fellow in Inclusive Sport at the School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester. She joined in 2020 with a focus on enhancing physical activity accessibility for disabled communities through qualitative and creative research methods. Her work emphasizes amplifying disabled voices to drive inclusive changes in recreational spaces.
Education:
- PhD in Disability Studies, Loughborough University (2017)
- MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Loughborough University (2013)
- BA in Sport and Physical Activity, University of Strathclyde (2012)
Research Interests: Intersection of disability and physical activity, inclusive sport policy, cultural praxis in disability research, and social justice in physical activity spaces. Current projects include studying the Invictus Games' impact on veterans' wellness and fostering inclusive recreational environments.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising & Grants: Active in leading the Inclusive Sports theme of the ISPA Research Group and participating in multiple equality-focused task forces. No specific grants mentioned.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity Research Group (ISPA), Concordat Implementation Group, and several equality-focused committees.
