Education.
I am currently a PhD student at the University of St Andrews (2023 - 2027).
BSc (Hons) Sport & Psychology (2018 - 2022)
I graduated with a First Class Honours from Abertay University in 2022. ➡️
MSc Psychology of Sport (2022 - 2023)
⬅️ I graduated from the University of Stirling with a Distinction, and was the recipient of the Research Based Learning Prize: Best Dissertation.
BA (Hons) Dance (2012 - 2016)
⬅️ The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance graduation day in 2016.
Research.
My PhD research is investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms affecting performance under pressure. I will be systematically researching performance anxiety across a variety of contexts. The project is part of the eastbio doctoral training partnership, based at the University of St Andrews.
My postgraduate research investigated the impact of coach and team captain identity leadership on psychological safety in footballers. Additionally, team identification was introduced as a potential mediator of the relationship between perceived engagement in identity leadership by football coaches and team captains, and psychological safety in footballers.
My undergraduate research investigated the influence of personality on the relationship between changes in physical activity and changes in mental health, social participation, and sleep quality during and after the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.
Current Work.
I am currently a PhD student in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. Previous research projects include identity leadership and psychological safety in footballers (MSc thesis), and changes in physical activity during COVID-19 lockdowns (BSc (Hons) thesis).
University.
Our Academy at Dundee United have a mental performance programme which I assist in facilitating. The Club gained Elite status in 2019, and are excelling across all age groups. The mental performance programme allows the players to develop psychological skills, and gain an enhanced awareness of non-physical concepts while on the field. Follow Our Academy on Twitter!
Mental Performance.
Personal Training.
I am currently completing my Level 2 and Level 3 Personal Training Certificate through Origym.