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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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Sport and exercise-based interventions for young people in alternative provisions ‘what, where, how, and for who’: a realist review
Simmons, T., Brinkley, A. J., Quarmby, T., Horner, L., Sherar, L. B., Hooper, O. R. & Kinnafick, F. E., 23 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of physical activity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and well-being of young people attending a pupil referral unit
Horner, L., 8 Nov 2019, In: Journal of Sports Sciences. 37, Sup1, p. 40-41 2 p., D2.S3.2(2).Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Physical Activity as an Intervention with Young People Exhibiting Harmful Sexual Behaviour: A Review
Horner, L. & Gallagher, B., 19 Dec 2018, In: Crime, Security and Society. 1, 2, p. 14-29 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Routledge (Publisher)
Louisa Horner (Reviewer)
8 Sep 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Women's experiences of physical activity during pregnancy: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Joyce Marshall (Speaker), Jade Dormer (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Louisa Horner (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
2 Jun 2021 → 30 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Women's experiences of physical activity during pregnancy an interpretative phenomenological analysis: "just listen to your body
Jade-Megan Dormer (Speaker), Louisa Horner (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Joyce Marshall (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
7 Apr 2021 → 8 Apr 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Conference
Louisa Horner (Participant)
Jun 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Exploring the impact of physical activity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and wellbeing of young people attending a pupil referral unit
Louisa Horner (Speaker)
9 Jan 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Paying Attention to pupils with ADHD: A Guide for Teaching Assistants
Daniel Glover & Louisa Horner
1/03/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment