Paula is a HCPC registered sport and exercise practitioner psychologist who is passionate about supporting people’s relationship with physical activity. 

Paula has spent 18 years working at LJMU in both applied practice as well as lecturing as a reader in Exercise and Health Psychology, Paula has departed Higher Education now to focus on other ventures including running her own private consultancy – Made Up to Move.

During this episode we discuss the differences between behaviour, cognitive and emotional change and why it’s important to distinguish between these elements when working with athletes. We looked at the ever popular COM-B model and Paula introduced the Self Determination Theory - there is no one 'right' or singular Psychological model that has ti be used in order to develop the environment that will serve as the most efficient for the athletes you support. Having an awareness of different models within Psychology and being curious about how you may apply certain elements to your practice is what is important to develop as an applied practitioner.

Paula and I spoke around the importance of how to structure conversations with athletes and address barriers, all whilst developing a relationship to be able to influence with trust. 

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*Paula will join us on Instagram for a Live Q&A on Tuesday 28th March from 7pm*

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