Dr Kelly Murray
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 876146
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Location
SC 1.10, Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science Director of the Human Performance Unit
Qualifications
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BSc Sport and Exercise Science University of Suffolk, (2012)
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PhD Sport and Exercise Science University of Essex, (2023)
Appointments
University of Essex
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Director of the Human Performance Unit, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/8/2024 - present)
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Lecturer, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/10/2022 - present)
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Human Performance Unit Manager, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (26/11/2018 - 31/7/2024)
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Practice Educator, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (1/8/2019 - 30/9/2022)
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Human Performance Unit Sport Scientist, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex (8/4/2013 - 25/11/2018)
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Introduction to Sports and Exercise Science (SE106)
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Professional Skills 2 (SE201)
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Research Project (SE309)
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Dietary and Body Composition Assessment (SE779)
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Applied Performance Analysis Practices (SE798)
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Placement Year (SE220)
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Training Techniques and Assessment of Athletes (SE208)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Sport and Exercise Science
Degree type: Master of Science (by Dissertation)
Awarded date: 4/3/2026
Publications
Journal articles (6)
McManus, C., Murray, K., Welbourn, E., Double, J., Chung, H., Waterworth, S., Jones, B. and Cooper, C., (2026). Assessment of muscle oxygenation following eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage using near-infrared spectroscopy. PLOS One. 21 (2), e0341963-e0341963
Rogerson, M., Knight, D., Scherer, R., Jones, B., McManus, C., Waterworth, S., Murray, K. and Hope, E., (2024). Meta-analysis of the effects of VAR on goals scored and home advantage in football. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 240 (1), 283-291
Murray, K., Schoenmakers, P., Taylor, M. and Sandercock, G., (2024). A Critical Review of the Methods Used to Measure, Analyse and Interpret Kinetic Asymmetries During Cycling. Journal of Science and Cycling. 13 (1), 50-66
Neal, BS., McManus, CJ., Bradley, WJ., Leaney, SF., Murray, K. and Clark, NC., (2023). The feasibility, safety, and efficacy of lower limb garment-integrated blood flow restriction training in healthy adults.. Physical Therapy in Sport. 60, 9-16
Holford, D., Tognon, G., Gladwell, V., Murray, K., Nicoll, M., Knox, A., McCloy, R. and Loaiza, V., (2023). Planning engagement with web resources to improve diet quality and break up sedentary time for home-working employees: A mixed methods study.. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. 28 (4), 224-238
McManus, CJ., Murray, KA. and Parry, DA., (2017). Applied Sports Nutrition Support, Dietary Intake and Body Composition Changes of a Female Athlete Completing 26 Marathons in 26 Days: A Case Study.. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 16 (1), 112-116
Grants and funding
2026
Validity and Reliability Assessment of the REMAKER Move
University of Essex
2025
Do sex-specific football boots alter the movement mechanics of female footballers?
International Centre for Sports Studies
To revolutionise rehabilitation and resistance training equipment design.
Innovate UK (formerly Technology Strategy Board)
Impact of the Menstrual Cycle Related Symptoms on Health, Wellness and Physical Performance
England Cricket Board
2023
The effects of partial limb occlusion applied using garment-integrated blood flow restriction on recovery following an exercise induced muscle damage protocol
Hytro Limited
Sustainable material sports bra testing
Bamboo Limited
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