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Dr Amanda Pitkethly's Recognition (44)

Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) curriculum development advisor
2024 - 2024

Description The University of Birmingham asked me to review their MSc CEP Programme for their internal University approval.
I was asked to remain as External Examiner, but I recommended they find a CEP to do this as recommended by the accrediting body Academy of Health Care Sciences.
Affiliated Organisations University of Birmingham
Research Areas Physical activity
Sports sciences
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
Centre for Cardiovascular Health
Org Units School of Applied Sciences

Cancer care: Integrated exercise and psychology interventions
2023

Description Official PhD Consultant Supervisor for Carly Hess.

Note: The project is funded by The University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Interventions optimising physical and psychological wellbeing have the potential to improve outcomes during cancer treatment through various biopsychosocial mechanisms. This PhD explores the literature and opportunities to intervene in the area of integrated exercise and positive affect interventions for people diagnosed with cancer.
Research Areas Health and wellbeing
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
Org Units School of Applied Sciences

Evaluating the impact of the SportScotland Highlands and Islands Performance Development Programme
2022

Description MRes supervision funded by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Gordon Mowat.

The SportScotland Performance Development Programme (PDP) aims to support athletes across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, providing services such as physical preparation, physiotherapy, and performance lifestyle guidance. This thesis presents a mixed-methods process evaluation of the PDP, incorporating both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews and focus groups to assess the programme’s implementation, effectiveness, and impact. The research follows a pragmatist approach, ensuring flexibility in data collection and analysis, with an emphasis on practical outcomes.
Survey data were collected from 44 participants, including athletes, support staff, and representatives from sports governing bodies. Interviews and focus groups allowed for an in-depth exploration of stakeholders’ experiences. The evaluation identified several strengths within the PDP, particularly in the areas of physical preparation and coach support, where athletes reported significant improvements in performance. However, disparities were noted in programme delivery across different regions, particularly in more remote areas such as Shetland, where logistical and geographical challenges limited access to services. Furthermore, the study highlighted a need for clearer communication, better integration of mental health and sport psychology resources, and more consistent coach recruitment and retention strategies.
Recommendations include standardising onboarding processes, enhancing remote support mechanisms, improving communication between stakeholders, and providing additional financial and professional support for coaches. These improvements would help ensure the PDP continues to provide high-quality support to athletes across rural Scotland, regardless of their geographical location.
Affiliated Organisations University of the Highlands and Islands
Research Areas Sports sciences
Research Themes Culture and Communities
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
Org Units School of Applied Sciences

Clinical Exercise Physiology UK - education standards development group
2024

Recognition Type Advisory panels and expert committees or witness
Description I am part of the ongoing support as the CEP-UK curriculum is reviewed and kept up to date, I am one of the few psychologist on the group with clinical exercise psychology experience.
Research Areas Physical activity
Sports sciences
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
Centre for Cardiovascular Health
Org Units School of Applied Sciences

Cancer Prehabilitation Oversight Group – Physical Activity Workstream Agenda
2024

Recognition Type Advisory panels and expert committees or witness
Description Cancer Prehabilitation Oversight Group – Physical Activity Workstream
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group

CIMSPA higher education partner panel conversation
2019 - 2019

Recognition Type Advisory panels and expert committees or witness
Description CIMSPA higher education partner panel conversation
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group

Public Health Scotland - Physical activity referral development group
2018 - 2022

Recognition Type Advisory panels and expert committees or witness
Description I supported the development of the recommended standards for the delivery of Tier 2 Physical Activity Referral. These standards provide a process to drive improvement within the physical activity referral sector, by informing the development, delivery and commissioning of physical activity referral services.
Affiliated Organisations Public Health Scotland
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group
Centre for Cardiovascular Health
Org Units School of Applied Sciences
School of Health and Social Care
URL https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/physical-activity-referral-standards/

MINT UK and Ireland Motivational Interviewing Glasgow Summer School 2025
2024

Recognition Type Conference Organising Activity
Description MINT UK and Ireland, along with the local planning committee, are in the process of planning an MI Summer School in Glasgow. The event will be held over three days, from the 11th – 13th June 2025, at the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Glasgow.

Day one on 11th June will comprise of two parallel full-day skills workshops (further details will be released soon!) with invited speakers Dr David Rosengren, Dr Lynne Johnston
and Dr Charlotte Hilton, as well as Jane Groves and Dr Fiona McMaster.

Days 2 and 3 (12th and 13th June) will provide an immersive exploration of MI related themes.

There will be 8 x 2-hour workshops, run by experienced members of our MI community, which aim to:

- Provide a ‘deep dive’ into an MI related topic area
- Build knowledge from the ground up
- Provide key learning points and skills for attendees to take away and
use their MI training and practice
- Additionally, a dedicated poster session will be held, sharing work
and ideas related to MI from people who attend.
Research Themes Health
URL https://www.mintukandireland.org/

A systematic review of physical activity contagion in family networks involving people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus
2024

Recognition Type External Examining/Validations
Description External MRes examiner
Affiliated Organisations University of Aberdeen
Research Themes Health

PAUSE… Breathe & Stretch: Creating an Evidence-Based Yoga Resource for Mainstream Schools
2024 - 2024

Recognition Type External Examining/Validations
Description External examiner for PhD viva
Affiliated Organisations University of Edinburgh
Research Areas Sports sciences
Research Themes Health

D.Pych Sport & Exercise Psychology Viva panels (x2) external examiner
2024 - 2025

Recognition Type External Examining/Validations
Description D.PSYCH SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
VIVA PANEL examiner for 5 students
Affiliated Organisations Glasgow Caledonian University
Research Themes Health

The Effects of Slow, Paced Breathing on Heart Rate Variability and Affective State of School Children – Psychophysiological Variables at Play
2023 - 2023

Recognition Type External Examining/Validations
Description The Effects of Slow, Paced Breathing on Heart Rate
Variability and Affective State of School Children –
Psychophysiological Variables at Play - MSc by Research Thesis
Affiliated Organisations University of Edinburgh
Research Areas Sports sciences
Research Themes Health

Women's motivation to exercise and their sense of well-being An investigation into the lived experiences of women in the United Kingdom
2022 - 2022

Recognition Type External Examining/Validations
Description Women's motivation to exercise and their sense of well-being
An investigation into the lived experiences of women in the United Kingdom. Doctoral Thesis, University of Sunderland
Affiliated Organisations University of Sunderland
Research Areas Sports sciences
Research Themes Health

Behaviour change and communication for MSc Sports Medicine at the University of Glasgow
2024 - 2024

Recognition Type Invited Speaker
Description Behaviour change and communication for MSc Sports Medicine at the University of Glasgow
Affiliated Organisations University of Glasgow
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group

Behaviour change communication for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moore's University
2024

Recognition Type Invited Speaker
Description Behaviour change communication for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moore's University
Affiliated Organisations Liverpool John Moores University
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group

Behaviour Change Communication workshop for NHS prehabilitation coordinators
2024 - 2024

Recognition Type Invited Speaker
Description I was asked to deliver a 2 hour workshop on Behaviour Change Communication as a workshop for NHS prehabilitation coordinators
Affiliated Organisations NHS Lothian
Research Themes Health
Research Centres/Groups Sports, Exercise and Health Science Research Group