Howard Hurst

Howard Hurst is a Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire, affiliated with the School of Health, Social Work and Sport. He has been at UCLan since 2005 and earned his PhD (2010) investigating intermittent altitude training's effects on cycling performance. His research focuses on sports biomechanics, injury prevention (especially concussion in cycling), and athlete performance optimization. He contributes to the Sport, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (SENS) consultancy group.

Education: PhD in Sport Science (2010, UCLan).

• Bachelor/Master’s qualifications not explicitly stated in text.

Research Interests: Prioritizes cycling-related biomechanics, concussion management, sports nutrition, and extreme sports physiology. Uses advanced metrics like accelerometry and electromyography to analyze athlete performance and safety.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes concussion awareness in cycling, youth sports safety, and disordered eating in athletes. Earlier studies explored mountain biking physiology, equipment effects, and hypoxic training.

Awards: No specific prizes/fellowships mentioned. Recognized for consistent research output in cycling science.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. Collaborates on projects like cold-therapy studies and mixed martial arts workload analysis. Likely involved in grant-funded sports science initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with SENS consultancy group, applying research to real-world sports performance and safety solutions.