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Dr. Julia West is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Worcester’s School of Sport and Exercise Science. She specializes in football goalkeeper performance, psychological factors in sports, and research ethics. Her work bridges interdisciplinary research, training methodologies, and applied sport science.
Education:
- PhD, University of Worcester
- PGCert Research Methods, University of Worcester
- PGCert Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Brunel University
- MSc Sports Coaching, Brunel University
- BSc (First Class Hons) Sports Studies & Leisure Management, Brunel University
Research Interests: Julia’s primary focus is football goalkeeper performance, including skill acquisition, physical training, and psychological resilience. She investigates situational motivation, emotional regulation, and ethical frameworks in sport research. Her work emphasizes practical applications for athlete development and club partnerships.
Grants & Awards:
- Funding recipient for research on research ethics perceptions in UK universities
- Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising & Engagement: Supervises MSc Performance Analysis dissertations and collaborates with local football clubs like Worcester City Women FC. Leads the Future Lionesses Goalkeeper Coaching Programme, focusing on skill development and performance science integration.
Labs/Teams: Active in the University’s sport performance teams and collaborates with Europe-wide research ethics consultants via her published handbook contributions.
