Fellows
The following ten members have been awarded Fellowship status. They will be formally announced at the 2024 BASES Annual Conference dinner where they will be awarded their Fellowship certificate and pin badge.
Dr Daniel Bailey FBASES
Dr Daniel Bailey FBASES, is a Reader in Sedentary Behaviour and Health at Brunel University London, has served on the Physical Activity for Health Division Committee for the past six years as Membership Rep, followed by Deputy Chair. He is Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Group, having been a member of the committee since 2021. Notable contributions to the sport and exercise science community include Technical Advisor for the Qatar National Physical Activity Guidelines 2nd Edition and Scientific Committee Global Leadership Group member for the 8th International Society for Physical Activity and Health Congress 2021. He has authored >55 peer-reviewed papers and his research has informed expert statement and World Health Organization guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.
Professor Alan Barker FBASES
Professor Alan Barker FBASES is an Associate Professor in Paediatric Physiology and Health and co-Director of the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC), University of Exeter. He is internationally recognised for his research into physical activity, exercise and fitness and how this contributes to the health and wellbeing of children. Alan has actively engaged with BASES, starting back in 2004 when he delivered an oral presentation at the student conference in Lilleshall. Alan has since presented at multiple BASES conferences, contributed to three expert statements, published and reviewed for the Journal of Sports Sciences, and served on the Awards Committee. Alan continues to shape the field through teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and editorial work, advancing the understanding of paediatric exercise science.
Professor Mark De Ste Croix FBASES
Professor Mark De Ste Croix FBASES is a Professor of Paediatric Sport and Exercise at the University of Gloucestershire and has been an accredited BASES sport and exercise scientist since 2013. He has an interest in talent development, injury screening and risk management, and coach education. He has co-written two BASES expert statements, was the deputy-convenor of the paediatric sport and exercise interest group and has presented at numerous BASES conferences. He has published 20+ book chapters and published over 170 research articles, with a H-index of 48. He has led three REF exercises and twice won the Research and Scholarship Award at the University of Gloucestershire. He has supervised over 25 PhD students to completion, examined 25 PhDs and chaired over 100+ examinations. He was co-developer of the FA level 3 talent identification course, grant reviewer for the MRC and ESF, and advisor for the UK Coaching development of the Coaching Children Framework. He has undertaken a range of research funded projects for FIFA, UEFA, the FA, the ECB and Sport England.
Dr Faye Didymus FBASES
Dr Faye Didymus FBASES is a Reader in Sport and Performance Psychology and Co-Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University. Faye has made substantial contributions to BASES and the wider sport and exercise science community and is particularly passionate about nurturing future generations of researchers and practitioners. She has published >50 peer-reviewed journal articles, 10 book chapters, and has supported >60 conference presentations around the world. She is an editorial board member for Psychology of Sport and Exercise, the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, and the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and has a long-standing history of contributing to national and international associations, including BASES, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and FEPSAC.
Dr Damian Harper FBASES
Dr Damian Harper FBASES is the Founder of Human Braking Performance at the University of Central Lancashire, He has been a professional member of BASES for 12 years and supervisor/reviewer on the BASES SE scheme for 8 years. His research has made a considerable impact on the sport and exercise science community. He is renowned for developing the 10 to 5 repeated jump test, which he first presented at the BASES student conference in 2012. His PhD research, focusing on the neuromuscular determinants of horizontal deceleration in team sports, has led to the development of innovative assessment protocols and valuable insights to assist practitioners in optimising athlete preparation for competition demands. He has established a comprehensive research portfolio and effectively disseminated findings through consultancy with high performance sporting organisations, conference presentations, journal publications, podcasts, blogs, and his personal website Human Braking Performance.
Professor Andrew Hill FBASES
Professor Andrew Hill FBASES is based at York St John University. He was first accredited by BASES in 2010. Since, he has been a regular presenter at BASES conferences and contributed to BASES CPD events on both translating research into practice and the pedagogy of sport and exercise science. He has also co-authored an expert statement on athlete burnout, written multiple times for The Sport Scientist, notably on the Research Excellence Framework, and regularly publishes and reviews for the Journal of Sports Sciences. He has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, 14 book chapters, and edited two books. He is currently associate editor of the Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and an editorial board member of the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and Canadian Psychology.
Professor Camilla Knight FBASES
Professor Camilla Knight, FBASES is a Professor in Sport Psychology and Youth Sport at Swansea University and the University of Agder, Norway. She has been a member of BASES for over 10 years and an accredited practitioner throughout this time. As well as holding this accreditation, she has engaged with BASES through a variety of means, including as the Development and Engagement Strand Lead for the Psychology Division, delivering BASES workshops, attending and presenting at BASES conferences and completing the BASES SEPAR accreditation. Outside of her engagement with BASES, she is known for her contributions to the field of youth sport, with a particular emphasis on the involvement of parents. She is co-author of “Parenting in youth sport: From Research to Practice” and co-editor of “Sport Psychology for Young Athletes,” has published 25 book chapters on topics related to parental involvement and youth sport, as well as 75 peer reviewed journal articles.
Dr Robert Morris FBASES
Dr Robert Morris FBASES is an Associate Professor in Sport Psychology, MSc Psychology of Sport Programme Director, and Deputy Head of Sport at the University of Stirling. He is a BASES Accredited, BPS Chartered, and HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Currently, he is also Chair of the BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route Advisory Group and supervises and reviews candidates on this programme. Robert teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sport psychology and works as an applied sport psychology practitioner, supporting athletes in various sports, including more recently in Curling, where he supports the Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they progress towards the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina in 2026. His research focuses on talent development, dual careers, and transitions in sport.
Dr Andrew Murray FBASES
Dr Andrew Murray FBASES is a seasoned sports scientist, currently the Head of International Basketball Performance at the NBA. Prior to this, he was the Director of Performance & Sport Science at the University of Oregon following roles at ASPIRE and the Scottish Institute of Sport. With over two decades of experience, he has significantly contributed to the field through these impactful roles. Murray holds High-Performance Sport Accreditation and Chartered status. As an HPSA and SE reviewer he has both maintained high standards and supported the development of emerging professionals. As an Associate Editor for the Journal of Sports Sciences, he influences the dissemination of high-quality research. Murray's leadership and dedication to BASES values underscore his commitment to fostering excellence and innovation.
Dr Mat Timmis FBASES
Dr Mat Timmis FBASES is an Associate Professor of learning & teaching in sport & exercise science and Director of student outcomes at Anglia Ruskin University. He is a member of the BASES Education and Teaching Special Interest Group and Co-chair of the HE Endorsement Scheme Advisory Group. He has been an accredited sport and exercise scientist (pedagogy) since 2017. His education research seeks to understand the experiences of students as they transition into Higher Education, with an aim of improving the continuation rate within our subject area. His broader research profile investigates the role of vision in regulating human movement/sport performance.