At the invitation of the Laboratory of Health, Well-being, and Performance; and with a presentation by Dr. M. Graça Pereira, Dr. Jamie Barker brings us the lecture 'Dancing the tightrope between Performance and Wellbeing in High Performance Environments: Research and Practice Considerations from Sport, Business, Military, and Health' on October 18th at 12:15 PM, at the EPsi Amphitheater.
In this lecture series, the Research Laboratories invite prominent national and international figures in their research fields to share different perspectives, methodologies, and approaches in the scientific investigation of the mind and behavior
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This presentation will be based on our contemporary research around stress, mental health and social identity theory, and practical experiences of delivering performance psychology and wellbeing programmes in business, sport, military, health, and physical activity settings. The aims of the presentation are to outline key reflections, future directions, and methodological considerations from our current research along with practical considerations and implications for delivering effective performance and wellbeing intervention programmes across several high-performance environments (including sport, health, and exercise). Delegates can expect to leave the presentation with clear guidance for future researchers and practical guidelines.
Bio
Dr Jamie Barker is a Reader in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at Loughborough University, a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Jamie has an international and world-leading research profile with research interests in stress, group dynamics, wellbeing, and mental health. He has secured over £1.1 million in research funding to support projects from a variety of funders (including The UK Sports Institute, The Football Association, The England and Wales Cricket Board, the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, the Economic and Social Research Council, Innovate UK, and the World Anti-Doping Agency).
Dr Barker’s areas of expertise are represented with over 85 journal publications, 6 books (including The Psychology of Cricket, The Psychology of Soccer, and The Psychology of Golf) and over 20 book chapters. Dr Barker is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology and Mental Health Science. Dr Barker is also a registered sport and exercise psychologist and has over 25 years of applied experience working in professional and elite sport, business, and military contexts.
As an applied sport psychologist Jamie has over 20 years of experience working in business, professional sport, and the military. For example, he has consulted with Sony Europe, Sony Mobile, Lyreco, The Football Association (FA), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Great Britain Rowing, Watford Football Club, and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In 2016 Jamie worked as team sport psychologist at the Rio Paralympics for the GB 7 a-side football team. Presently, Jamie consults with The FA and Leicestershire County Cricket Club.
