Dr Clare Stevinson

Clare holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology (University of Leicester) and an MSc in Exercise and Sport Psychology (University of Exeter). Her PhD (University of Bristol) explored the role of exercise in cancer rehabilitation and was followed by research fellowships in physical activity and cancer (University of Alberta) and cancer supportive care (University of Manchester).

Clare came to Loughborough in 2010 as Lecturer in Behavioural Aspects of Physical Activity and Health.

Clare’s research involves the determinants and outcomes of physical activity for general and clinical populations. She has a specific focus on capitalising on accessible outdoor recreational exercise opportunities for engaging inactive individuals. Her work has included populations with cancer, obesity, kidney disease, and mental disorders.  

Clare has been involved with several cancer charities as a research consultant, expert advisor or trustee and is a founding member of the parkrun research board. She undertakes regular journal and grant reviewing, guest lecturing and external examining.

• Tyne, WP, Fletcher, D, Paine, NJ, Stevinson, C (2024) Effects of outdoor recreational physical challenges on general self-efficacy: A randomized controlled trial. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 74, 102693.
• McVinnie, Z, Plateau, C, Lane, A, Murphy, N, Stevinson, C (2023) Effects of engaging in mass participation sporting events on physical activity behaviour: a systematic review. Health Promotion International, 38(2), daad018.
• Barnes, E, Hillier-Moses, G, Murray, H, Stevinson, C, Franks, HA, Gossage, L (2023) Evaluation of the MOVE online exercise programme for young people aged 13–30. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(7), 377.
• Stevinson, C (2022) Mental Health. In: Stensel DJ, Hardman AE, Gill, JRM (Eds) Physical Activity and Health: The Evidence Explained. (3^rd Edition) Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, London.
• Quirk, H, Bullas, A, Haake, S, Goyder, E, Graney, M, Wellington, C, Copeland, R, Reece, L, Stevinson, C (2021) Exploring the benefits of participation in community-based running and walking events: a cross-sectional survey of parkrun participants. BMC Public Health, 21, 1978. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11986-0
• Stevinson, C, Plateau, C, Plunkett, S, Fitzpatrick, EJ, Ojo, M, Moran, M, Clemes, S (2020) Adherence and health-related outcomes of beginner running programs: A 10-week observational study. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 93(1), 87-95. DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1799916
• Chen, L-J, Stevinson, C, Fang, S-H, Tuan, C-Y, Ku, P-W (2019) Effects of an acute bout of light-intensity walking on sleep in older women with sleep impairment: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15(4), 581-586. DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7718
• Stevinson, C, Hickson, M (2018) Changes in physical activity, weight and wellbeing outcomes among attendees of a weekly mass participation event: a prospective 12-month study. Journal of Public Health, 41(4), 807-814. DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy178
• Herring, LY, Stevinson, C, Carter, P, Biddle, SJH, Bowrey, D, Sutton, C, Davies, MJ (2017) The effects of supervised exercise training 12–24 months after bariatric surgery on physical function and body composition: a randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Obesity, 41(6):909-916. DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2017.60