Luke Norris

Career Overview

I’m a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Coaching. I completed my PhD in Sport Psychology at Leeds Beckett University in 2018, entitled: 'A Qualitative Investigation of Social Support among Sports Coaches' and worked as a part-time lecturer at Leeds Beckett for a year. I then moved to University of Exeter as an Associate Lecturer, before being appointed as a Lecturer at Hartpury University in 2021.

My key research interests are in social support and sport coaches psychological well-being. I’m also part of the UK Coaching Applied Coaching Research Journal Editorial Team

I’m also a UEFA B qualified coach with over 13 years experience, plying my trade in women's football.

Teaching and supervision

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (Module Leader; Level 4)
• The Sport and Exercise Professional (Level 4)
• The Sport and Exercise Scientist (Module Leader; Level 5)
• Sport Psychology (Level 5)
• Sport Psychology in Action (Level 6)

Supervision

• UG Academic Personal Tutor - Sport and Exercise Science (Level 4)
• UG and PG RKE Project Supervisor

Additional Roles

• Programme Manager for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research interests

• Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F., & Kaiseler, M. (2022). Sports Coaches’ Social Support Resources and Stressors. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching. 
• Norris, L. A., McGoldrick, M., Norman, L. J., & Clarke, N. (2021). An evaluation of a mentoring programme to support high performance women coaches. Routledge.
  
• Didymus, F. F., Norris, L. A., Potts, A., & Staff, H. (2021). Psychological stress and performance. Open Access Textbook. 
  
• Norris, L. A., Didymus, F. F., & Kaiseler, M. (2020). Understanding Social Networks and Social Support Resources with Sports Coaches. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 48. 
  
• Norris, L. A., Didymus, F., & Kaiseler, M. (2017). Stressors, Coping, and Well-Being among Sports Coaches: A Systematic Review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 33, 93-112. 

Professional memberships

• UK Coaching

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