Daniel Walker

Biography

My research interests involve attempting to uncover the complex relationship between concussion and pain, and the negative effects that are so commonly associated with both. By better understanding the processes involved in negative outcomes such as poorer mental health, impaired cognitive ability, and reduced quality of life, we are in a better position to support those that have sustained concussion, are in physical pain, or both.

I am now looking to investigate the negative impact of heading footballs and what we can change to make football safer, particularly for children where their brains are still developing.

Research

My research interests involve attempting to uncover the complex relationship between concussion and pain, and the negative effects that are so commonly associated with both. By better understanding the processes involved in negative outcomes such as poorer mental health, impaired cognitive ability, and reduced quality of life, we are in a better position to support those that have sustained concussion, are in physical pain, or both.

I am now looking to investigate the negative impact of heading footballs and what we can change to make football safer, particularly for children where their brains are still developing.

Research collaborator

Teaching

In my teaching career I have helped teaching on various psychology modules including Essential Skills in Applied Psychology, Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology, Real World Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Personality & Individual Differences. I have also leaded the Lifespan & Individual Differences module as well as designed the upcoming Sport and Exercise Psychology and Coaching Psychology module.

Modules

• Psychology of Coaching, Sport and Exercise - PSY4013-B
• Lifespan and Individual Differences - PSY7026-B
• Lifespan and Individual Differences - PSY5015-B

Professional activities

Publications