Loughborough University at the Beijing Olympics
Loughborough University is home to several leading sports research centres and institutes, including:
- The Centre for Gymnastics Research
- The Centre for Olympic Studies and Research
- The Institute of Sport and Leisure Policy
- The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
he following people from Loughborough are available to give expert comment on Olympics or sports-related issues. Please contact the Public Relations Officen on 01509 222224, to arrange any interviews.
Biomechanics
Mechanical analysis of sports techniques
- Professor Fred Yeadon
- Dr Mark King
- Dr Matt Pain
Power-based sports
- Dr Matt Pain
Sprint reaction times
- Dr Matt Pain
Martial arts / combat sports
- Dr Matt Pain
Cultural aspects of sport
Behaviour and motivation of spectators
- Dr Alan Bairner
Sport and national identity
- Professor Joseph Maguire
- Dr Alan Bairner
Disability sport
- Dr Vicky Tolfrey
- Dr David Howe
Drugs in sport
Anti-doping policies
- Professor Barrie Houlihan
Effects of doping
- Professor Ron Maughan
Economic impact of the Olympics
- Mike Collins
Nutrition
Effect of diet on performance
- Professor Clyde Williams
Sports drinks
- Professor Ron Maughan
- Dr Susan Shirreffs
Sports management
Management of the Olympic Games
- Dr Eleni Theodoraki
The Olympic Movement
- Professor Ian Henry
Sports governing bodies
- Professor Ian Henry
- Dr Eleni Theodoraki
Physiology
Age
- Dr Jonathan Folland
- Dr Richard Ferguson
Dehydration / rehydration
- Dr Susan Shirreffs
- Professor Ron Maughan
Immune system
- Professor Mike Gleeson
Male/female ability differences
- Dr Emma Rich
- Professor Myra Nimmo
Temperature regulation
- Dr Susan Shirreffs
- Professor Myra Nimmo
Temperature regulation and clothing
- Dr George Havenith
Psychology
Relationships in sport: coach-athlete, athlete-partner, athlete-parent, coach leadership, group dynamics
- Dr Sophia Jowett
Families and elite athletes
- Dr Tess Kay
- Dr Sophia Jowett
High performance sport
- Dr Chris Harwood
- Dr David Fletcher
Mental preparation
- Dr Chris Harwood
Motivation
- Dr Chris Harwood
Mental toughness
- Dr David Fletcher
Swimming psychology
- Dr David Fletcher
Sports technology
Artificial sports surfaces
- Dr Paul Fleming
Athletic footwear
- Professor Mike Caine
Football technologies
- Dr Andy Harland
- Professor Roy Jones
Footwear technologies
- Dr Andy Harland
Paralympic throw frames
- Steve Carr
- Andrew Hallam
- Simon Neal
Physical conditioning / monitoring
- Professor Mike Caine
Psychological perceptions of sports equipment
- Dr Jon Roberts
Running, swimming and triathlon technologies
- Dr Tom Waller
Tennis technologies
- Dr Sean Mitchell
- Professor Roy Jones
Training
For fitness
- Dr Jonathan Folland
For strength
- Dr Jonathan Folland
Over-training
- Professor Mike Gleeson
