In this interactive webinar, Bangor University explores the growing field of female-focused sport science, examining how understanding the menstrual cycle can inform training, recovery and performance. You’ll discover how sport scientists work with athletes to break down barriers and create more effective, personalised support. This session is ideal for students considering future study or careers in Sport Science, Sport Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sport Psychology or Coaching.

Don’t miss out – join us for this action-packed session!

Dr Sophie Harrison

Sophie is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. Sophie earned her BSc degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences from Stirling University, Scotland in 2015 and her MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University, England in 2016. Sophie completed her PhD in Sport and Exercise Immunology from Bangor University in 2020. Sophie then spent three years working as a postdoctoral researcher at Bangor University. In Sophie’s first postdoctoral role she worked within the Public Health Collaboration Unit in collaboration with researchers at Public Health Wales. Then, Sophie worked as a postdoctoral researcher within the Celtic Advanced Lifesciences and Innovation Network (CALIN) working with small-medium enterprises, and completing a study examining a digitially delivered exercise intervention for people with obesity, in collaboration with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Sophie’s research interests include: Female physiology, sport and exercise immunology, nutrition, menstrual cycle symptom management.

^{This session will be delivered through the medium of English.
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