Dr Andy Powell
- 01202 962172
- powella at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- Lecturer in Psychology
- Poole House P126, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
Biography
I am a Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University, and a Chartered Psychologist. My academic background lies in both Psychology and Sports Science, and I previously worked for the Home Office, Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust, Borough of Poole, AFC Bournemouth, and Nuffield Health before settling in academia in 2014. I joined Bournemouth University in January 2017, where I worked in the Clinical Research Unit for 7 years before moving over to the School of Psychology in 2024.
My main interests in Psychology revolve around understanding how the mind, brain, and relationships interact to shape human development and wellbeing. I lead the Level 4 Development, Health, and Psychological Disorders Unit in the School of Psychology. My research currently focuses on determining the mental health benefits of the martial art Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and their underpinning neurobiological mechanisms.
Journal Articles
- Powell, A.J., Thomas, S., 2023. Reverse Coding of a Common-Sense Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults Using Elements of the Behaviour Change Wheel Framework. Health Promotion Practice, 24 (1), 121-132.
- Powell, A., Nyman, S., 2022. An Exploration of System Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Initial Engagement with Physical Activity Interventions. Open Public Health Journal.
- Powell, A., Coward, C., 2022. Attempting to Close the Evidence-Practice Gap in Physical Activity Intervention Research: Strategies and Outcomes of a Co-Creative Qualitative Study. The Qualitative Report, 27 (7), 1415-1425.
- Powell, A.J., 2021. Therapeutic alliance and its potential application to physical activity interventions for older adults: A narrative review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.
- Powell, A.J., Thomas, S., 2021. How the LiveWell Dorset lifestyle behaviour change service influences older adults’ physical activity behaviour: A generic qualitative study. Public Health in Practice, 2.
Theses
- Powell, A., 2023. Enhancing the conceptualisation, design, and development of evidence-based physical activity interventions for older adults: A mixed methods investigation. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
Profile of Teaching UG
- Unit lead: L4 Development, Health, and Psychological Disorders
Grants
- The Active Ageing Pathway Evaluation (Sport England, 01 Nov 2018). Completed
Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology/Behaviour Change (Bournemouth University, 2023)
- MSc in Sports Science (University of Portsmouth, 2013)
- PGCert in Psychological Therapies (University of Exeter, 2010)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Bath, 2008)
Honours
- Postgraduate Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (highest overall MSc mark) (University of Portsmouth, 2013)