Martin Rivett, Senior Instructor Carnegie Great Outdoors

Martin Rivett

Senior Instructor Carnegie Great Outdoors

Lecturer

After graduating in 2001, Martin was invited to teach the behavioural psychological component of the BACR Phase IV Fitness Instructors Course, which he is still involved with today.

He has been a part-time lecturer at our University since 2002 teaching modules for both, BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health and FdSc (Hons) Health Related, Exercise and Fitness courses.

In March 2004 Martin gained a full time research position on the Local Exercise Action Pilot (LEAP), a national project funded by the Department of Health, The Countryside Agency and Sport England to evaluate community based physical activity interventions across England.

Current Teaching

Martin currently teaches Bsc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health and FdSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise and Fitness.

Research Interests

Martin's research interests relate to behavioural determinants of physical activity adoption and adherence.

Martin Rivett, Senior Instructor Carnegie Great Outdoors

Selected Outputs

  • Rivett MJ; Tsakirides C; Pringle A; Carroll S; Ingle L; Dudfield M (2009) Physical activity readiness in patient withdrawals from cardiac rehabilitation. British Journal of Nursing, 18 (3), pp. 188-191.

    https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2009.18.3.39050

  • Pringle A; Gilson N; McKenna J; Rivett M; Brown P (2009) The effects of community free swimming on engagement and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in young people. In: 56th American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting,, 31 May 2009 - 1 June 2009.