Dr Andrew Scott
Biography
I joined the department from Canterbury Christ Church University, where I gained my PhD entitled ‘The influence of walking on risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome’ after graduating from the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University. I am a Registered Clinical Exertise Physiologist with the Academy for Heathcare Science, an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and CIMSPA Senior Activity and Health Practioner in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise and cancer reabilitation, falls prevention and stroke rehabilitation for falls prevention. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
My teaching responsibilities and research interests predominantly relate to the health benefits of physical activity, particularly clincal exercise physiology and prehabilitation, and also in the broad area of nutrition in the health setting. I collaborate with various researchers and clinicians from the Faculty of Science and Health and local NHS Trusts to work on collaborative teaching and research programmes to harness the variety of expertise in the South Coast area. I convened and lead the MSc in Clincal Exercise Physiology and have a particular interest in students' professional development and the broader development of the sport and exercise workforce, leading to me being appointed as the CASES Director for the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice.
Research interests
Areas in which I have researched include investigating the ergogenic effect of caffeine on high-intensity aerobic cycling performance and the influence of hypotonic carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions on metabolism and performance during intermittent high intensity running. My general research interests include investigating the minimal physical activity levels to improve health and decrease risk factors associated with chronic diseases, the interaction of nutritional products and exercise on physiological function, physical activity promotion strategies, the evaluation of exercise referral services and the application of exercise in the clinical setting. My recent research projects include investigating the acute cardiorespiratory responses to interval training and resistance exercise training, exploring the effect of diagnosis of multiple myeloma, metastatic breast cancer or heart failure on physical function and quality of life and exercise preferences and the efficacy of a UK-wide virtial multimodal lifestyle programme for people affected by cancer.
Collaborative research I am involved with investigates the integration and optimisation of exercise applications into routine health care, such as refining the exercise prescription and delivery for a range of populations affected by heakthc conditions, particularly through clinical exercise physiology workforce development and the use of digital technology in education and multimodal interventions for people affected by cancer.
Research outputs
2024
Device-based 24-hour movement behaviours in adult phase III cardiac rehabilitation service-users during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods prospective observational study
Meredith, S. J., Shepherd, A. I., Saynor, Z. L., Scott, A., Gorczynski, P., Perissiou, M., Horne, M., McNarry, M. A., Mackintosh, K. A., Witcher, C. S. G.
11 Sep 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation, 12p.
Research output: Article
Establishment of Clinical Exercise Physiology as a regulated healthcare profession in the UK: a progress report
Jones, H., Crozier, A., George, K., Miller, G., Whyte, G. P., Rycroft, J., Scott, A., Buckley, J. P., McGregor, G., Askew, C. D., Jack, S., Birkett, S., Broom, D. R., Tolfrey, K., Campbell, A., Skelton, D.,
18 Jun 2024, In: BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine. 10, 2, e002033
Research output: Article
2023
Understanding the experiences of people living with stroke engaging in a community-based physical-activity programme
Smith, M., Scott, A., Mellish, S., Faulkner, J.
4 Jan 2023, In: Healthcare. 11, 2, 15p., 154
Research output: Article
2022
Exercise management for referred medical conditions
Scott, A., Broom, D.
29 Jul 2022,
Research output: Book
Introduction
Scott, A., Gorczynski, P., Broom, D.
29 Jul 2022,
Research output: Chapter (peer-reviewed)
What’s in your culture? Embracing stability and the new digital age in moving colleges of health professions virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic: an experiential narrative review
Poudevigne, M., Armstrong, E. S., Mickey, M., Nelson, M. A., Obi, C. N., Scott, A., Thomas, N., Thompson, T. N.
18 Feb 2022, In: Education Sciences. 12, 2, 21p., 137
Research output: Article
2021
Charter to establish clinical exercise physiology as a recognised allied health profession in the UK: a call to action
Jones, H., George, K. P., Scott, A., Buckley, J. P., Watson, P. M., Oxborough, D. L., Thijssen, D. H., Graves, L. E. F., Whyte, G. P., McGregor, G., Naylor, L. H., Rosenberg, M., Askew, C. D., Green, D. J.
24 Sep 2021, In: BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine. 7, 3, 7p., e001158
Research output: Article
SafeFit Trial: virtual clinics to deliver a multimodal intervention to improve psychological and physical well-being in people with cancer. Protocol of a COVID-19 targeted non-randomised phase III trial
Grimmett, C., Bates, A., West, M., Leggett, S., Varkonyi-Sepp, J., Campbell, A., Davis, J., Wootton, S., Shaw, C., Barlow, R., Ashcroft, J., Scott, A., Moyes, H., Hawkins, L., Levett, D. Z. H., Williams, F.,
26 Aug 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 8, 8p., e048175
Research output: Article
2020
Multidisciplinary team-working in the falls prevention pathway: the role of exercise scientists in delivering strength and balance exercise
de Biase, S., Skelton, D., Townley, B., Scott, A.
28 Apr 2020, In: The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 1p.
Research output: Article
Keto diet: here’s why some people experience fatigue, nausea, headaches after starting it
Scott, A.
15 Apr 2020, In: The Conversation
Research output: Article