Tayla Mounter
Thesis title: Research into the practice behaviours, the talent development environment (TDE) and social influences within elite squash
Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences PhD
Year of study: 2
Contact details
- Email: s1918193@ed.ac.uk
Background
Currently lecturing on the Sport, Health and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree based at East Coast College with the University of Suffolk. I oversee the third-year dissertation module, working closely with students regarding their psychological projects in a range of areas. I also lecture on the Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity, Social Psychology, Public Health Promotion, Wider determinants of Health, Anatomy & Physiology, and Exercise Prescription and Testing.
I obtained my Masters degree from University of Edinburgh, titled "Understanding Elite Squash Players Practice Behaviour Engagement, Changes, and Influences", in 2020. Following completion of this, I moved over to Australia working as Squash ACT's Sport Development Officer: Head Coach, Participation and Performance. Here, I ran the entire talent development pathway and environment in the territory and surrounding area, working from the grassroots level up to the elite level. I worked with coaches, diplomats, volunteers, juniors, minority groups, elite players, as well as running international tournaments, sporting organisations and the ACT headquaters.
CV
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Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Performance Psychology, obtained from The University of Edinburgh in 2020. Thesis titled "Understanding Elite Squash Players Practice Behaviour Engagement, Changes, and Influences", specifically focusing on the developmental history of elite squash players, practices they engage in and how these have changed throughout their careers with what influences and resources.
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with Sport Studies, obtained from The University of Northampton in 2018. Dissertation titled "Contribution of Displaced Aggression, Athletic Identity, Success and Motivation among Individual and Team Sports Athletes", exploring the differences between individual and team sport athletes in these constructs.
Research summary
My research interests include, but are not limited to, skill acquisition, skill development, talent development, the environment surrounding elite athletes and expertise structures. I focus on investigating the environment behind developing skills or enhance elite performance, differentiating between elite and non-elite athletes. This research encompasses skill acquisition and talent development, pedagogy, coaching, sports psychology and performance psychology.