Personal profile
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
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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Executive function following acute exercise at different intensities
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Sensory cues modulate motor output
Marshall, R. & Utley, A., 2001, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Modulation of inspiratory airflow rate in humans by a visually cued motor task is not augmented by an additional auditory cue
McDonald, R., Withington, D. & Turner, D., 2000, In: Journal of Physiology. 526P, p. 145P-146PResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Visual cues initiate different latency reaction times in finger and respiratory related motor responses.
McDonald, R., Ming, C. & Turner, D., 1998, In: Journal of Physiology. 511P, p. 102P-103PResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review