Expertise
Francesca has spent multiple years providing psychological support to professional football clubs, and elite level track and field athletes (e.g. Crewe Alexandra FC, City of Stoke AC). Francesca presents expertise in the performance enhancement of sporting individuals and teams through psychological support mechanisms. From a research perspective, Francesca has expertise in the psychological development of youth athletes, and the training and education pathways of sport psychologists. Francesca is excellent at encouraging participation from her students during lab practical sessions as she tries to help them associate theory with practical application.
Qualifications
- PhD Sport Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University.
- MSc Sport Psychology (Distinction), Liverpool John Moores University.
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (2:1), Liverpool John Moores University.
- Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (Psychology), British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).
- ECSS Conference, Aspetar ‘Excellence in Football Research Award’.
Francesca has presented research at multiple conferences over the last few years; this includes presenting at three British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) conferences. Francesca’s full research activity can be found here:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesca_Champ
