John Pattison

John Pattison is a Senior Lecturer in the Sport Science department at St Mary’s University, affiliated with the School of Sport, Health and Applied Science. He joined the university in 2005 as a full-time academic specializing in exercise physiology and coaching science education. His research focuses on VO₂ kinetics, respiratory physiology, and warm-up effects on athletic performance.

John holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science from University College Chichester (1999) and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science (Physiology Pathway) from the same institution (2000). He began his PhD at Roehampton University, exploring physiology-related topics. He is a member of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and pursues accreditation in sport science support (physiology).

His research interests extend to applied physiology, including sprint performance analysis and recovery interventions. He supports athletes at St Mary’s University and has consulted for various sports teams. Beyond academia, John is an active sports enthusiast with experience in cycling, running, climbing, and karate, where he previously led a club as chief instructor and competed internationally for England.

John’s publications focus on fatigue measurement, sprint performance recovery, and physiological thresholds. He has presented at BASES conferences and contributed to peer-reviewed journals. His work bridges laboratory research with practical applications in coaching and athlete development.