Chris Rowley has an academic background in sport psychology, having previously completed undergraduate and masters degrees in sport psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, before then completing a PhD in Applied Sport Psychology at the University of Hull which was awarded in 2014. Chris joined Leeds Trinity University in 2015 as the programme leader for the BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology Degree, in addition to teaching across a number of sport related modules. Chris is also an Associate Lecturer with the Open University for module E313, and is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Chris has previously worked at the University Centre - North Lindsey College, and The University of Hull, in addition to undertaking applied work with professional football and rugby league academy teams. 

Chris’ research seeks to explore the everyday realities of applied sport psychology practice within high-performance sporting contexts. Chris’ research utilises qualitative approaches as well as micropolitical, dramaturgical and interactionist theoretical frameworks to explore how practitioners navigate and negotiate within the contexts of their professional practice. Chris currently serves as a reviewer for a number of related journals across both Sport Psychology and Qualitative domains, and has served as lead supervisor for two successful PhD completions and two Masters by Research projects.