Dr Adam Bruton
Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Sport 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)
Newest selected publications
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
Klaperski-van der Wal, S., Bruton, A., Felton, L. and Turner, S. (2023) 'A mixed method exploration of the effects and feasibility of an intergenerational fall prevention gardening programme in older adults at risk of falling: A clinical trial'. Journal of Public Health, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 1613-2238 Open Access Link
Moreno-Verdú, M., Hamoline, G., Van Caenegem, EE., Waltzing, BM., Forest, S., Chembila-Valappil, A., et al. (2023) 'Guidelines for Reporting Action Simulation Studies (GRASS): proposals to improve reporting of research in Motor Imagery and Action Observation'. Neuropsychologia, 192 (10 January 2024). pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0028-3932 Open Access Link
Thrower, SN., Barker, JB., Bruton, AM., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, CG., et al. (2023) 'Enhancing wellbeing, long-term development, and performance in youth sport: Insights from experienced applied sport psychologists working with young athletes in the United Kingdom'. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 23. ISSN: 1041-3200 Open Access Link
Chye, S., Valappil, AC., Wright, DJ., Frank, C., Shearer, DA., Tyler, CJ., et al. (2022) 'The effects of combined action observation and motor imagery on corticospinal excitability and movement outcomes: Two meta-analyses'. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 143. pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 0149-7634 Open Access Link