معرفی
Dr. Julie Stirrup is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy at Loughborough University, within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Her work focuses on the interplay between policy, curriculum, and pedagogy in shaping physical education experiences across early childhood to secondary education.
She holds a BA (Hons) in English and Sport Science from Loughborough University, followed by a PGCE in PE. She completed her master’s in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy part-time while teaching in a Midlands secondary school. Her PhD (2015) explored early years physical development. Her research examines how systemic factors like policy and curriculum design influence educational experiences, particularly regarding health, social class, and equity.
Research Interests
Her interdisciplinary work spans educational policy analysis, early childhood development, and health pedagogy. Key themes include curriculum reform in the UK, social class impacts on educational opportunities, and the role of physical activity in wellbeing.
Publications Trends
Recent articles investigate health discourses in UK curricula, marginalized youth retention in grassroots sports, and early years physical development. Her work blends critical pedagogy with sociological frameworks to address inequities in physical education delivery.
Awards & Grants
No awards or grants explicitly mentioned. However, her research with the Youth Sport Trust and cross-border educational collaborations highlights active engagement in applied research initiatives.
Labs/Teams
Affiliated with the Sport, business and society research group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies linking sport to societal issues.
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