Rachael McDonald

Rachael McDonald

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Biography

Rachael is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science teaching predominantly in the areas of Physiology, Health & Research methods. She studied BSc (Hons) Physiology & Sports Science at Leeds University and went on to work as a researcher in the Physiology department. Rachael taught Exercise Physiology and Psychology at Leeds University & Leeds Metropolitan University before joining Leeds Trinity in 2001. Through postgraduate studies in Exercise Science and Education, Rachael has developed an interest in the relationship between the two. Rachael enjoys running and all sports. She currently plays competitive tennis as well as helping to coach juniors.

Teaching and Administration

Level 4

SHN4045 Anatomy and Physiology
SHN4123 Applied Sport Science
SHN5153 Applying Health and Nutrition
SHN4072 Professional Skills

Level 5

SHN5153 Applying Health and Nutrition

SHN5072 Professional Skills

Level 6     

SHN6193 Prescribing Exercise for Long Term Conditions

SHN6064 Independent project

 

Research interests

Rachael's current research is focusing on the effects of exercise intensity on cognitive function in healthy active males, she is also looking at whether exercising at certain intensities causes dehydration;  and dalso whether this has an effect on cognitive function...

Education/Academic qualification

PGCertLTHE, University of Leeds

2009 → 2011

Master of Science, The effects of acute exercise on cognition, Staffordshire University

2008 → 2010

Master of Education, Effective Teaching strategies in Science Classroom, The Open University

2006 → 2008

Bachelor of Science, BSc (Hons) Physiology and Sport Science, University of Leeds

1994 → 1997

REF 2029 UOA

  • UOA24 - Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism

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