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Assoc ProfessorJames Matthews

Associate Professor, Head Of School

School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science

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  • Associate Professor, Head Of School
    School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science
  • 716 6525
  • University College Dublin, School of Public Health Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre Belfield Dublin 4

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The focus of James' research lies in the motivational and social cognitive aspects of sport, exercise and health. He is interested in the psychology underpinning changes in sport, exercise and health behaviour, and using this information to develop and evaluate theoretically driven interventions aimed at enhancing sport performance and promoting healthy behaviours. Specific areas of current interest include: Motivation and self-regulation in physical activity; Health related behaviour change; Mental health promotion in sport; Performance management and leadership in elite sport

GRANTS

  • PROJECT GRANT
    Understanding and enhancing uptake of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Obesity in Primary Care settings
    Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (Rcsi)1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2030
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    Evaluation of the Self-management of Osteoarthritis and Low back pain through Activity and Skills E-learning training programme (E-SOLAS) in novice physiotherapists
    Health Research Board (HRB)4 Jun 2018 - 14 Sep 2018
    Summer Student Scholarship
  • GRANT
    Exploration of Mediators of Self-Management Behaviour in the Self-management of Osteoarthritis and Low back pain through Activity and Skills (SOLAS) feasibility trial
    Health Research Board (HRB)6 Jun 2016 - 16 Sep 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    • Hurley Osing D,
    • Guerin S,
    • Matthews J
  • GRANT
    Leadership off the pitch: the role of the manager in semi-professional football - Seed Funding 2016
    University College Dublin (UCD)1 Apr 2016 - 30 Sep 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    • Matthews J
  • GRANT
    SOLAS.net: Development and Pilot Implementation of an E-Learning Physiotherapist Training Programme for Self-Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Primary Care
    Health Research Board (HRB)30 Nov 2015 - 29 Nov 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    • Hurley Osing D,
    • Guerin S,
    • Matthews J,
    • Magdalinski T
  • GRANT
    Expert Statement Award
    British Association for Sport and Exercises Sciences1 Jan 2013
    Expert Statement on the Use of Mental Imagery in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Contexts
  • GRANT
    Increasing Physical Activity in At Risk Groups…Exploring Self Regulation in Action
    Research Ireland1 Jan 2007
    People funded by this grant:
    • Matthews J