Laura Northeast

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Lecturer
Faculty:
Faculty of Science and Engineering
School:
Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science
Location:
Writtle
Areas of Expertise:
Nutrition
Research Supervision:
Yes

Laura's key areas of expertise are strength and conditioning and nutrition. She has provided nutritional and strength conditioning advice to high performance and elite athletes including squash and golf professionals.

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Background

Laura joined Writtle University as a Further Education Lecturer in 2006, and on completion of an MSc and PGCE teaching qualification, joined the Higher Education Sports team in 2010. Since then, she has taught a wide range of modules including psychology, coaching, exercise prescription, professional skills, nutrition and strength and conditioning.

Laura's current main teaching and research focus is within nutrition, psychology, and strength and conditioning.

Research interests

Laura is currently working towards a PhD titled ‘Optimising match preparation processes for junior squash players’.

Areas of research supervision
  • Impact of interventions such as exercise and support groups on mental health
  • Optimising preparation for physical activity and competition
Teaching

Courses taught:

Qualifications
  • PGCE, University of Greenwich
  • MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science, University of Essex
  • PG Cert Applied Sports and Exercise Science, St Mary’s University
  • BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science
  • BA (Combined Hons) Psychology and Communication Studies
Memberships, editorial boards

SenR (Sport and Exercise Nutritionist register)

Media experience

Laura has contributed a number of written articles to prominent squash magazines.