Louisa Horner

Phone01484 256097
EmailL.Hornerhud.acuk
Websitehttps://research.hud.ac.uk

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Biography

Louisa joined the University of Huddersfield in 2006 and is currently a Senior Lectuer on the BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences courses. She started her employment as a commercial/sales and marketing assistant at Manchester City Football Club, then moved into sports development, working in two local authorities for over 10 years. As part of this employment she was seconded to a Sport England funded post as a voluntary sector development officer. During her time as a sports development officer Louisa was responsible for coach education, talent identification, the development of children’s coaching opportunities and the professionalisation of voluntary sports clubs. These roles involved liaising with a number of key stakeholders including Sport England, Sports Coach UK, PCTs and the Youth Sport Trust.

Since joining the University in 2006, Louisa has acted as Course Leader for the foundation degree and BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences courses. Since 2020, she has been the Course Leader for the new BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education. Louisa is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Louisa is a graduate in Sports Science and has an MA in Child Welfare and Safeguarding.

Louisa is currently undertaking a PhD looking at the impact of physical activity interventions on the health and wellbeing of young people attending a pupil referral unit.

Research Expertise and Interests

Sport, physical activity and exercise for children and young people in alternative educational settings
Positive Youth Development through Sport
Sport, physical activity and exercise for children, young people and adults with disabilities
Physical inactivity in areas of deprivation

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

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