ACCREDITATION, BACKGROUND & CONTACT

Dr LOUISE ELLIS

PhD, CSci, PGCLTHE, MSc, BA (hons)

Dr Louise Ellis is an experienced Chartered Association of Sport Exercise Sciences (CASES) Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (Psychology  support), who has been accredited since 2002.

Louise is also a Chartered Scientist (CSci) with the Science Council and provides face-to-face and online consultancy to support athletes, performance artists and businesses.  Louise is also a Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology at the  University of Huddersfield, and has also been a Programme Director of Sports Psychology. 

Professional Background & Education

  • Current position and title: Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology at the University of Huddersfield (2010 – to date)
  • Previous: Programme Director of Sports Psychology & Senior Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University  (full time 2000 – 2010).
  • Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist  (Psychology Support; 2002 – current date)
  • Chartered Scientist Science Council (CSci)
  • American Psychological Association Approved – STENS:  Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Training / certificate
  • PhD in Sport Psychology (titled: The effect of a high-pressure penalty kick protocol and breathing intervention in professional football: A mixed methods study) – Awarded by University of Huddersfield
  • Post Graduate Degree in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) – Awarded by the University of Leeds 2000
  • MSc. Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Science (sports psychology route) – University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) 1997 / 98.
  • BA (hons) in Sport & Human Movement – University of  Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) 1996.
  • Lecturer  in sport psychology at the University College Worcester  (full time 1998 – 2000).
  • Reiki level 1 and 2 practitioner.
  • Various CPD with the British Psychological Society (BPS); Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and the American Psychological Association (APA) and 

Sporting Background

Louise’s interest in sport science and sport psychology evolved whilst  performing sport at a high level from a young age.  Louise was in the Great Britain Olympic hockey development squad in 1997 and went to the Commonwealth Games (1998) in Kuala Lumpur representing Wales. Louise represented Wales at Senior, u21, u18 and u16 level and still holds the record for being the youngest goalkeeper to be capped by the full Wales side at the age of 17.

On her debut Louise saved a penalty stroke just before behalf time and Wales went on to beat Scotland 2 -0 in the Four Nations Championships. Louise also played club hockey in both Wales and in the English premier league.  Louise represented Wales for almost a decade. 

Louise now enjoys weight training, cycling and outdoor activities (hiking and kayaking). 

 

 

 

Contact

For new enquiries, email louise@louiseellis.com

Please note: due to the volume of career based emails, I regrettably cannot respond to e-mails regarding career advice or comply with requests for work placements (due to client confidentiality). However, if you would like some general careers advice on starting out, then please visit this link: What can I do with a Sport and Exercise Science degree.

Thank you for your understanding. Louise