Mr Andrew Cowen

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Mr Andrew Cowen

Job title: Lecturer in Sport and Pathway Leader for Sport Psychology

Department: Sport Psychology

Faculty: Buxton

School: School of Culture and Lifestyle

Subject Area: Sports and Outdoor Recreation

I am a Lecturer in Sport and Pathway Leader for Sport Psychology at the Buxton Campus. I teach undergraduate courses in Sport Psychology and Research Methods, as well as teaching on the Public Services pathway.

I completed my Psychology degree in 1999, and PGCE (Psychology) in 2003, and have been teaching in FE and HE since 2003.

I have been actively involved in sport, both playing and coaching, since the age of 8!

Teaching responsibilities

  • Introduction to Sport Psychology,
  • Research Methods,
  • Theory into Practice Developed,
  • Psychology of Team Sports,
  • Social Considerations,
  • Responding to Challenging Behaviour,
  • Human Behaviour
  • Public Services

Professional interests

Pathway Leader: Sport Psychology

Research interests

Existential theory into practice

Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees

British Psychological Society

Undergraduate qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (2:1), University of Hull

Postgraduate qualifications

  • PGCE Psychology, Nottingham Trent University
  • Certificate in Counselling
  • Commencing DPsych in September 2010

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