Alison Connaughton leads the Sport and Exercise psychology modules within the School, as well as being the Programme Director for the BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle degree. She has a background in Sport and Exercise Science and over 15 years of experience of working in higher education. Her current research is related to developing and validating a measure of barriers to exercise for individuals with type 2 diabetes. She has a strong interest in helping individuals and groups learn about how health can be improved through increased physical activity and lifestyle changes.