Dr Andrew Butterworth

University Teacher in Applied Performance Analysis

After a decade working in various international performance analysis roles, Andrew now teaches on the Applied Sport Performance Analysis MSc, alongside leading the analysis provision for 2021 Super League Champions, Loughborough Lightning Netball.

Simon Barbour

Performance Analysis Lead

For the past 14 years Simon has held roles as Head of Performance analysis at Leicester Tigers and the England Rugby Men's Senior team. Simon now leads our performance analysis in the Sport Development Centre.

Dr Janine Coates

Senior Lecturer in Qualitative Research Methods

Janine’s research focuses on social inclusion of children and young people in marginalised groups, predominantly those with SEND. She has a particular interest in inclusive education and participation in sport and physical activity for children with disabilities.

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Lecturer

Anna contributes to the delivery of MSc Applied Sport Performance Analysis and supervises students conducting applied research within elite sport. Her own research focuses on the effective application of performance analysis within elite sport environments and skill acquisition in sports coaching.

Dr Florence Kinnafick

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

A Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Florence’s research explores the social contextual and environmental determinants of physical activity behaviour change for individuals with mental health problems and mental illness.

Dr Keith Tolfrey

Reader in Paediatric Exercise Physiology

Keith is a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Director of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Practice. His research is in paediatric exercise, health and performance; he also has extensive experience of quantitative statistics and research design.