Lou Atkinson, PhD, MSc, BSc
About Lou Atkinson, PhD, MSc, BSc
Lou Atkinson, PhD, MSc, BSc, serves as the Lead Master Trainer and Head of Cycling Education at Core Health & Fitness in the UK. With a strong background in health psychology and a focus on maternal health, she integrates her academic expertise into the fitness industry.
Work at Core Health & Fitness
Lou Atkinson serves as the Lead Master Trainer and Head of Cycling Education for Core Health & Fitness in the UK. She has held this position since 2009, contributing to the development and training of commercial fitness products including Star Trac, StairMaster, Nautilus, and Schwinn. With over 15 years of experience in this role, she focuses on enhancing cycling education and training methodologies within the fitness industry.
Education and Expertise
Lou Atkinson has an extensive educational background in psychology and health. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Psychology from Coventry University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2017. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Health Psychology from the University of Bedfordshire and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology & Management from Aston University. She also achieved a PG Certificate in Higher Education Teaching & Learning with distinction in 2018.
Background
Lou Atkinson has a diverse professional background that spans academia and the fitness industry. She has worked as a Senior Researcher at Coventry University from 2008 to 2017 and has been a Lecturer at Aston University since 2017. Her involvement in the fitness sector includes her role as a Founding Member of RISE - Females in Fitness Collective since 2020 and previously serving as a UK Council Member for The Women in Fitness Association from 2019 to 2020.
Achievements
Lou Atkinson specializes in enabling physical activity in diverse contexts, utilizing her expertise in behavioral science and education. She has a strong focus on maternal health and wellbeing, integrating this passion into her roles across academia and the fitness industry. Her work involves building partnerships across academia, public health, and the fitness sector to promote lifestyle behavior change.