John Batten

John Batten is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Subject Group Lead for Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Winchester's Department of Sport, Exercise and Health within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. Having joined the university in January 2008, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in sports psychology, physical activity, and injury prevention.

Dr. Batten earned his academic credentials from the University of Chichester (BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise) and the University of Winchester (Post Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and PhD in Expectancy Effects in Higher Education). He holds Senior Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

• BSc Sport and Exercise Science - University of Chichester
• MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise - University of Chichester
• Post Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - University of Winchester
• PhD in Expectancy Effects in Higher Education - University of Winchester

His research focuses on three primary areas: exercise and physical activity participation across diverse populations, expectancy effects in educational and sporting contexts, and traumatic brain injury prevention in sports. Batten's work has significantly contributed to understanding how reputation information influences both educational assessment practices and athletic performance.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sports safety issues, particularly concussion prevention and injury risk in youth sports. His 2016-2018 work demonstrates increasing focus on policy implications of sports medicine research, with multiple publications addressing rugby safety in educational settings and football (soccer) injury prevention. His earlier work (2012-2015) shows substantial contribution to educational psychology, particularly examining how student and lecturer perceptions affect academic outcomes.

As a professional member of The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) since 2007, Dr. Batten serves as an expert reviewer for multiple academic journals including the Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Leisure Studies, and the Journal of Sports Sciences.

• Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• BASES Professional Member since 2007
• Expert reviewer for multiple academic journals

Dr. Batten has successfully secured numerous research grants totaling over £68,000 since 2008, with projects spanning educational psychology ('Lecturer Reputation and Student Behaviour'), sports safety ('The Efficacy of Active Workstations'), and community health initiatives (Winchester City Council's Exercise Referral Programme). His dual focus on educational innovation and sports medicine demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach to improving both academic and athletic performance outcomes.

Beyond his research, Dr. Batten leads the Sport and Exercise Sciences subject group, shaping curriculum development and academic direction for the department while maintaining active research collaborations with institutions including the University of Worcester.