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James Hardy is a Professor in Sport & Exercise Science at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sport Science, with a career spanning elite sports psychology research and teaching. He holds a BSc (First Class) from the University of Birmingham, and MA/PhD from the University of Western Ontario under Prof. Craig Hall.
- Key roles: Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of School, Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and editorial board member for multiple journals.
- Research focuses on self-talk/imagery and group dynamics (team cohesion, leadership), funded by ECB, UK Sport, and Manchester City FC.
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, examining leadership effects, pressure training protocols, narcissism in teams, and injury risk factors via pattern recognition. Notable work includes Psychosocial Characteristics of Elite Rugby Players and Individualized Talent Development in beach sprint rowing.
Scientific contributions include a Bangor University Teaching Fellowship and 30+ peer-reviewed articles. Grants like £80k from ECB and £56k from City Football Services underscore his applied impact.
