Professor Katie Thirlaway
Dean of Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Overview
Katie is a British Psychological Society (BPS) chartered psychologist and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered health psychologist and Dean of the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences. Katie is a strong advocate for gender equality and inclusion and chairs the university Athena SWAN committee.
Katie has made a significant contribution to the development of applied psychological learning, teaching and research including publishing 2 health promotion textbooks. Katie is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her current research projects are focused on student wellbeing, flexible working and the role of physical activity in the wellbeing of young people who are at risk of homelessness.
Katie has worked as an advisor/assessor for the BPS, the HCPC and the Welsh Government. She is a registrant member of the Council of the HCPC and a member of the governing body of Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Research Publications
S11-2: Reaching and recruiting young people experiencing homelessness for physical activity interventions: Challenges, opportunities, and recommendations
Thomas, J., Crone, D., Bowes, N., Thirlaway, K., Meyers, R. W. & Mackintosh, K. A., 26 Sept 2024, In: European Journal of Public Health. 34, Supplement_2Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
35: Developing micro-credential provision with industry stakeholders
Osborne, S. & Thirlaway, K., Sept 2024, How to Enable Engagement Between Universities and Business: A Guide for Building Relationships. Daniels, K. & Loer Hansen, S. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., p. 356-369 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Promoting Healthy Behaviour: A Practical Guide to Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing: Third Edition
Upton, D. & Thirlaway, K., 26 Apr 2024, Taylor and Francis. 380 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Developing Micro-credentials: Cardiff Metropolitan University Report to HEFCW.
Osborne, S., Thirlaway, K., Boddington, J., Turner, H. & Cox, J., Dec 2022Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Mental well-being and physical activity of young people experiencing homelessness before and during COVID-19 lockdown: A longitudinal study
Thomas, J., Bowes, N., Meyers, R. & Thirlaway, K., 1 Jun 2021, In: Mental Health and Physical Activity. 21, 100407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of combining physical activity with psychotherapy on mental health and well-being: A systematic review
Thomas, J., Thirlaway, K., Bowes, N. & Meyers, R., 30 Jan 2020, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 265, p. 475-485 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Telephone helplines as a source of support for eating disorders: Service user, carer, and health professional perspectives
Prior, A. L., Woodward, D., Hoefkens, T., Clayton, D., Thirlaway, K. & Limbert, C., 1 Dec 2017, In: Eating Disorders. 26, 2, p. 164-184 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Genetic Lung Cancer Susceptibility Test may have a Positive Effect on Smoking Cessation
Kammin, T., Fenton, A. K. & Thirlaway, K., 19 Nov 2014, In: Journal of Genetic Counseling. 24, 3, p. 522-531 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Experiences of physical activity: A phenomenological study of individuals with cystic fibrosis
Street, R., Mercer, J., Mills-Bennett, R., O'Leary, C. & Thirlaway, K., 31 Mar 2014, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 21, 2, p. 261-270 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The influence of genetic explanations of type 2 diabetes on patients' attitudes to prevention, treatment and personal responsibility for health
Davies, L. E. & Thirlaway, K., 17 Jul 2013, In: Public Health Genomics. 16, 5, p. 199-207 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review