STUART FAIRCLOUGH

Professor Stuart Fairclough is a leading academic in physical activity, health, and wellbeing at Edge Hill University, where he chairs the Department Research Committee and oversees the Physical Education and School Sport undergraduate program. He holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and has extensive experience in academia, including roles at Liverpool Hope University and LJMU. His research focuses on 24-hour movement behaviors, children and youth health, and accelerometer metrics, contributing to UK Physical Activity Guidelines. He has published over 150 articles, supervised 22 PhD students, and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Sports Sciences.

• Education:
  • PhD: Liverpool John Moores University (2005)
  • MSc Sports Science: Loughborough University (1997)
  • BEd (Hons) Physical Education: Liverpool John Moores University (1994)
• Key Roles:
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Member, UK Chief Medical Officers' Expert Group on Physical Activity

Research interests emphasize behavioral epidemiology, physical activity measurement, and interventions targeting children's health. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health. Recent studies explore sociodemographic influences on physical activity, accelerometer metrics, and school-based interventions. He has collaborated internationally and contributed to major initiatives like the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance.

Publications highlight trends in device-measured activity, equity in obesity prevention, and the development of tools like the COM-PASS scale. Awards include BASES Fellowship and accreditation as a sport and exercise scientist.