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Professor Stewart Cotterill serves as Head of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Health Sciences University and holds the title of Professor of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology. He is also Interim Head of the AECC School of Chiropractic. His academic background includes a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, with prior qualifications in Sport Science, Psychology, and Exercise Science. Stewart is an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, BASES-accredited Scientist, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Education:
- BSc Sport Science & Geography (Loughborough University)
- MSc Sport and Exercise Science (Chichester University)
- PGDip Psychology (Open University)
- PhD (University of Edinburgh)
- Leadership Roles:
- Past Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Editor Emeritus for Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology
His research focuses on psychological factors influencing performance under pressure, leadership in sports teams, decision-making, military performance, and the role of social media in performance contexts. He has authored/co-authored multiple textbooks and peer-reviewed articles, and his work emphasizes applied sport psychology across professional/amateur sports and broader performance domains.
Stewart actively contributes to editorial boards of journals and oversees academic programs, consultancy activities, and research initiatives within his school. His career combines academic leadership with practical consulting, bridging theory and application in sport and performance psychology.
