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Dr Adam Bruton
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology

Heinz Wolff 271

Summary

Adam Bruton joined Brunel University of London in October 2022. 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

Internal

External

  • University of Brighton, External Examiner, BSc Sport and Exercise Science (2026-present)
  • St Mary’s University, Twickenham, External Examiner, MSc Applied Sport Psychology (2025-present)
  • University of Roehampton, Honorary Research Fellow (2022-present)
  • Research in Imagery and Observation group, Organizing Committee Member (2015-2026)
  • Nottingham Trent University / Nottingham College, External Examiner, FdSc Sports Coaching (2019-2025)

Newest selected publications

Knight, R., Chembila Valappil, A., Bruton, A. and Greene, A. (2026) 'The impact of a secondary cognitive task on variables associated with ACL loading during landing: a systematic review and meta-analysis'. Sport Biomechanics, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 29. ISSN: 1476-3141 Open Access Link

Journal article

Castelli, F., Mian, O., Bruton, A., Chembila Valappil, A., Hannah, R. and Tillin, N. (2025) 'Corticospinal Excitability During Explosive Voluntary Contractions and Its Association With Rapid Torque Production'. European Journal of Neuroscience, 62 (10). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0953-816X Open Access Link

Journal article

Binks, J., Wright, D., Bruton, A., Lin, D., Kenny, R. and Eaves, D. (2025) 'Combining Action Observation and Motor Imagery (AO+MI): Mechanisms, Applications, and Guidelines for Enhancing Motor Learning and Rehabilitation', in Lindsay, R., Spittle, M., Frank, C. and McNeil, D. (eds.) The Psychology of Mental Imagery in Movement and Action. London : Routledge. pp. 105 - 131. ISBN 10: 1-003-48577-4. ISBN 13: 978-1-032-77993-5. Open Access Link

Book chapter

Chembila Valappil, A., Grilc, N., Castelli, F., Chye, S., Wright, D., Tyler, C., et al. (2025) 'Corticospinal excitability is facilitated during coordinative action observation and motor imagery'. Cerebral Cortex, 35 (6). pp. 1 - 16. ISSN: 1047-3211 Open Access Link

Journal article

Chye, S., Chembila Valappil, A., Knight, R., Greene, A., Shearer, D., Frank, C., et al. (2025) 'Does model type influence the effectiveness of combined action observation and motor imagery training for novices learning an Ankle Pick takedown?'. Frontiers in Psychology, 16. pp. 1 - 20. ISSN: 1664-1078 Open Access Link

Journal article
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