Mrs Kat Watson

Lecturer in Sport Science

Kat Watson

  • School Faculty of Science and Technology

  • Department London Sports Institute

  • Location London

Research activities

Low energy availability in elite netball cohorts. 

The influence of the COVID lockdown on physical activity in women.

Use of ice baths and tart cherry juice as a recovery method after exercise.

Utilization of carbohydrates in cycling.


Current Teaching

Kat currently leads modules in Foundation Year Introduction to Sport Science and Sport Science Fundamentals for year 1. She also leads the physiology and nutrition portions for year 2 and year 3. She has previously led Professional Skills (research methods). 

She is also programme coordinator for the Sport Science Foundation year.


Biography

Kat has been lecturing at Middlesex University since 2015, having completed her Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Physiology. Previously, she completed her BSc in Physiological Science at the University of Bristol. She since has completed her Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and her PGCHE. 

Kat is currently a PhD student, assessing low energy availability in elite netball.

Publications

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