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Chris graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a First class honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Following his graduation, he was awarded a prestigious JPR Williams Research Scholarship at the same institution, which allowed him to work towards an MPhil in Exercise Physiology. In 2012, Chris began working towards his PhD entitled “Cardiorespiratory fitness and its impact on cerebrovascular function: link to cognition”, which he completed in 2016. Prior to completing his PhD, Chris had also:
1) Lectured at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where he contributed to the Exercise Physiology, as well as the Physical Activity, Health and Special Population modules.
2) Facilitated the delivery of two multi-site, randomised control trials, which were funded by the National Institute of Social Care and Health Research Cymru and led by Cardiff University. The trials aimed to assess the feasibility and potential functional benefits of physical activity (Engage-HD) and structured exercise training (ExeRT-HD) in patients diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition Huntington’s disease.
3) Acted as the Stroke Research Coordinator for the Older People and Ageing Research Network Cymru situated within Swansea University, where he was responsible for facilitating new and developing existing innovative collaborations in stroke research in Wales.
Chris is course leader for:
MSc Sport, Health & Exercise Science
Chris is module leader for the following modules:
Exercise Physiology (SR4S043)
Maximising Human Performance (SR4S064; Joint module leader)
Exercise Physiology III (SR3S14)
Environmental Physiology (SR3S07)
Chris also contributes to the following modules:
Research Project (SR4T001)
Research Methods (SR4S028)
Dissertation (SR3D005)
1. Physical activity as a means of reducing stroke and neurodegenerative risk factors.
2. Factors that influence oxygen delivery to the brain.
Research website: https://exercise.research.southwales.ac.uk/
Research twitter handle: @USW_Oxygen
Professional Memberships
Physiological Society.
Peer-review Activities
Experimental Physiology.
Grant Applications
University of South Wales Strategic Research and Impact Grant: £15,000
Physiological Society Travel Grant, 2011-2012, 2014-2016 and 2018-2019.
International Union of Physiological Sciences Travel Grant, Birmingham, 2013.
JPR Williams Research Scholarship recipient, 2010.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, Diverse Trainers
Award Date: 30 Aug 2017
PgCert in Developing Professional Practice in Higher Education, University of South Wales
Award Date: 12 Dec 2016
PhD, University of South Wales
Award Date: 7 Nov 2016
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Award Date: 22 Jun 2010
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Christopher Marley (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Christopher Marley (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Christopher Marley (Member)
Activity: Membership › Membership of a Professional Body
16/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Christopher Marley & Damian Bailey
9/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Christopher Marley & Damian Bailey
6/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
6/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment