Dr Andy Galbraith
Associate Professor
Exercise Physiology, Applied Sport Sciences Research Group (ASSRG)
Department of Bioscience and Sport , School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
Andy Galbraith attained his first degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science at St Mary's University in 2002. He then completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University. Andy's PhD, which he completed at the University of Kent, investigated the physiology of endurance running performance. Andy joined UEL in August 2015, having previously worked the University of Kent from 2005-2015. Follow Andy on Twitter: @running_science
Areas Of Interest
Andy is a keen runner, having competed over middle-distance as a Junior, he is now a regular marathon runner. Andy has 15 years' experience providing exercise physiology support to a range of athletes, including Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth medallists.
OVERVIEW
Andy Galbraith attained his first degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Science at St Mary's University in 2002. He then completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Roehampton University. Andy's PhD, which he completed at the University of Kent, investigated the physiology of endurance running performance.
Andy joined UEL in August 2015, having previously worked the University of Kent from 2005-2015. His main research interests are in endurance performance, primarily focusing on Critical Speed and the use of the distance-time relationship in endurance training and performance. Andy is a keen runner and provides physiological support to a range of athletes, predominately endurance runners, from a recreational level to international standard.
Follow Andy on Twitter: @running_science
External roles
External Examiner - Writtle University College BSc Sport and Exercise Science courses
CURRENT RESEARCH
My current research is focused around the physiology of endurance performance, with a special interest in long-distance running. I am currently investigating a range of methods to reduce the oxygen cost during endurance running, including the use of altered stride rates and compression garments. I am Director of Studies for a number of postgraduate research students at UEL and I lead our Applied Sport Sciences Research group (ASSRG).
PUBLICATIONS
TEACHING
MSc Applied Sport And Exercise Physiology
Train to work as an applied sport and exercise physiologist; learn the theoretical knowledge as well as the key practical skills.
Read moreMODULES
I am module leader for SE5001 (Physiological & Nutritional Assessment for Sports Performance)
and SE6101 (Exercise Physiology & Nutritional Techniques for Applied Practice & Research).