Dr Andrew Wilkinson is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology who specialises in the biopsychosocial responses to stress. He has worked at the University of Staffordshire for several years having completed his PhD at Loughborough University in 2022.
In this episode, Dr Karla Drew and Dr Katie Sparks ask Andrew to reflect on how he became interested in this topic. There is a specific focus on the theory of challenge and threat, and Andrew also discusses his work on stress in firefighters. The trio also reflect on the role of psychology in aiding students' performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Dr Andrew Wilkinson is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology who specialises in the biopsychosocial responses to stress. He has worked at the University of Staffordshire for several years having completed his PhD at Loughborough University in 2022.

In this episode, Dr Karla Drew and Dr Katie Sparks ask Andrew to reflect on how he became interested in this topic. There is a specific focus on the theory of challenge and threat, and Andrew also discusses his work on stress in firefighters. The trio also reflect on the role  of psychology in aiding students' performance.
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EP123: Dr Andrew Wilkinson (Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology)

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