Dr Adam Bruton
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology
Heinz Wolff 271
- Email: adam.bruton@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266485
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences
- Department of Life Sciences
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Summary
Adam Bruton joined Brunel University London in October 2022 as a Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Sport Psychology). Adam completed a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science at Swansea University in 2010, before being awarded his PhD in Sport Science at Swansea University in 2015. His PhD research explored the utility of video-based interventions to improve confidence and performance in groups.
After completing his PhD, Adam worked as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Human Performance at the University of Roehampton from 2015-2022. During this time, Adam continued to research the use of movement simulation strategies such as imagery and observation in the contexts of sport and rehabilitation.
Qualifications
PhD Sport Science (Sport Psychology), Swansea University
BSc Sport Science (First Class Hons.), Swansea University
AdvanceHE Fellowship (FHEA)
Responsibility
Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences Outreach Champion
Department of Life Sciences Open Research Champion
Newest selected publications
Chye, S., Chembila Valappil, A., Knight, R., Greene, A., Shearer, D., Frank, C., et al. (2024) 'Action observation perspective influences the effectiveness of combined action observation and motor imagery training for novices learning an Osoto Gari judo throw'. Scientific Reports, 14 (1). pp. 1 - 21. ISSN: 2045-2322 Open Access Link
Thrower, S., Barker, J., Bruton, A., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., et al. (2024) 'BPS DSEP position statement: Psychological skills training in youth sport'. Sport and Exercise Psychology Review, 19 (1). pp. 4 - 20. ISSN: 1745-4980 Open Access Link
McCarthy-Ryan, MF., Mellalieu, SD., Jones, H., Bruton, A. and Moore, IS. (2024) 'Characterizing Longitudinal Alterations in Postural Control Following Lower Limb Injury in Professional Rugby Union Players'. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 1065-8483 Open Access Link
Grilc, N., Chembila Valappil, A., Tillin, N., Mian, OS., Wright, D., Holmes, PS., et al. (2024) 'Motor imagery drives the effects of combined action observation and motor imagery on corticospinal excitability for coordinative lower-limb actions'. Scientific Reports, 14 (1). pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 2045-2322 Open Access Link
Toth, AJ., Harvey, C., Gullane, H., Kelly, N., Bruton, A. and Campbell, MJ. (2024) 'The effect of bipolar bihemispheric tDCS on executive function and working memory abilities'. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 1664-1078 Open Access Link