After completing BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, I presently teach undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science at University of East London.

I am currently pursuing a PhD investigating athlete coping strategies within endurance sport.
I am also pursuing BASES accreditation through the supervised experience scheme (Scientific Support). I have worked with professional and amateur athletes at International, National and Regional levels; providing Sports Psychology support and skills-based workshops for individuals, team/clubs and Sport National Governing Bodies, as well as to Talented Athlete Development programmes.

• Teaching
• Research

• Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Coach Communication and Performance
• Qualitative Research Techniques and Action Research

• SE1100 Psychological Aspect of Exercise and Sport
• SE1106 Management and Leadership in Exercise and Sport
• SE1102 Personal and Professional Development
• SE3107 Stress Management

Currently undertaking investigating coping strategies within endurance sport.

Preston, A.P (2009). Coping Research in Marathon Running – How Can Researchers Feel the Pain? Oral presentation at the 3rd International Conference for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, Roehampton University, UK. 10-12 July 2009

Preston, A.P, Marlow, C.M, McCullough, D. ‘Twenty Miles is half-way in a marathon’. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Marathon Runners’ Cognitive Coping Techniques During the London Marathon (in preparation)