Professor Camilla Knight

Professor

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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About

Dr Camilla Knight has been working at Swansea University for the last 7 years, after completing her BSc and MSc at Loughborough University, and PhD and postdoctoral position at the University of Alberta in Canada. She is also the lead of the Welsh Research Advisory and Evaluation group for the Child Protection in Sport Unit, a member of the Welsh Safeguarding in Sport Strategy group, and the Youth Sport lead for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science.

Camilla's research interests are concerned with understanding and enhancing the psychosocial experiences of children in sport, with a particular focus upon the influence of parents. She is the co-author of “Parenting in youth sport: From Research to Practice” (Routledge, 2014) and co-editor of “Sport Psychology for Young Athletes” (Routledge, 2017). She has also published widely on topics such as parents’ experiences in sport, parental involvement in sport, youth sport participation, and parent-coach relations.

In addition to her research, Camilla works closely with a number of national and international sports organisations regarding parental involvement in sport and works with a number of young athletes, parents, and coaches to help enhance their experiences and performance within youth sport. She is also a BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology) and enjoys working with youth athletes to enhance their psychological development.

Areas Of Expertise

Parental involvement in youth sport
Parents’ experiences in youth sport
Experiences of youth athletes
Optimising youth sport experiences
Safeguarding children in sport
Qualitative Research

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Camilla enjoys teaching on all topics relating to Sport Psychology, but particularly within the areas of youth sport. Additionally, she is passionate about teaching about qualitative research and social science research more broadly. Her teaching in these areas spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Lienhart, N., Nicaise, V., Knight, C., & Guillet-Descas, E. (2020). Understanding parent stressors and coping experiences in elite sports contexts.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(3), 390-404.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51333
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spy0000186
Hanley, S., Knight, C., Glenn, N., Stephens, J., & Bracken, R. (2019). ‘What’s the point in extending your life if this is your life’: A qualitative exploration of pre-surgery, short-term and long-term responses to bariatric surgery. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 12(4), 530-547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2019.1640779, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50999
Figgins, S., Smith, M., Knight, C., & Greenlees, I. (2019). A grounded theory of inspirational coach leadership. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29(11), 1827-1840.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13513, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50985
Knight, C. (n.d.) Revealing Findings in Youth Sport Parenting Research. Kinesiology Review
https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2019-0023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50910
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/krj/aop/article-10.1123-kr.2019-0023.xml?tab=contentSummary
Harwood, C., Knight, C., Thrower, S., & Berrow, S. (2019). Advancing the study of parental involvement to optimise the psychosocial development and experiences of young athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48417
Knight, C., Harwood, C., & Sellars, P. (2018). Supporting adolescent athletes' dual careers: The role of an athlete's social support network. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 38, 137-147.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40744
Mallinson-Howard, S., Knight, C., Hill, A., Hall, H., & Knight, C. (2018). The 2 × 2 model of perfectionism and youth sport participation: A mixed-methods approach. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.02.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38793
McMahon, J., Knight, C., & McGannon, K. (2018). Educating Parents of Children in Sport About Abuse Using Narrative Pedagogy. Sociology of Sport Journal, 35(4), 314-323.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2017-0186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37277
Elliott, S., Drummond, M., & Knight, C. (2017). The Experiences of Being a Talented Youth Athlete: Lessons for Parents. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2017.1382019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35302
Sellars, P., Mellalieu, S., & Knight, C. (2018). Continued Participation of Adolescent Males in Rugby Union: Stakeholders’ Perspectives. The Sport Psychologist, 32(2), 93-101.
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2017-0014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35247
de Grace, L., Knight, C., Rodgers, W., & Clark, A. (2017). Exploring the role of sport in the development of substance addiction. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 28, 46-57.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.10.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30376
Lewis, F., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2017). Emotional experiences in youth tennis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 29, 69-83.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.12.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31354
Hayward, F., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2017). A longitudinal examination of stressors, appraisals, and coping in youth swimming. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 29, 56-68.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.12.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32916
Knight, C., Berrow, S., & Harwood, C. (2017). Parenting in sport. Current Opinion in Psychology, 16, 93-97.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.03.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33020
Knight, C., Lowe, R., & Bracken, R. (2016). Type 1 diabetes and physical activity: An assessment of knowledge and needs in healthcare practitioners. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 20(8), 271-277.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29845
Knight, C. (2016). Teaching Qualitative Research. Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30303
Knight, C. (2016). Family Influences on Talent Development. Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30305
Knight, C. (2016). Parenting in Sport (Editorial). Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 5, 84-88.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30306
Knight, C. & Gould, D. (2016). The coach-parent Interaction: Support or Distraction?. The Psychology of Sports Coaching
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30304
Burgess, N., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2016). Parental stress and coping in elite youth gymnastics: An interpretive phenomenological analysis. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2015.1134633, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa25089
Figgins, S., Smith, M., Sellars, C., Greenlees, I., & Knight, C. (2016). "You really could be something quite special”: A qualitative exploration of athletes’ experiences of being inspired in sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 24, 82-91.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.01.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26110
http://authors.elsevier.com/a/1SWap5E1C4cYnJ
Knight, C., Little, G., Harwood, C., & Goodger, K. (2016). Parental Involvement in Elite Junior Slalom Canoeing. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 28(2), 234-256.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2015.1111273, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23861
Kennedy, M. & Knight, C. (2017). Bench behaviour of ice hockey coaches: Psychophysiological and verbal responses to critical game incidents. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 12(3), 303-311.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117710509, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29591
Knight, C., Dorsch, T., Osai, K., Haderlie, K., & Sellars, P. (2016). Influences on parental involvement in youth sport.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 5(2), 161-178.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000053, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23464
Holt, N., Neely, K., Knight, C., Newton, A., Rasquinha, A., Ambler, K., Spence, J., & Ball, G. (2015). Families’ perceptions of and experiences related to a pediatric weight management program.. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2015.05.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21312
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2014). Parenting in youth tennis: Understanding and enhancing children's experiences. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15(2), 155-164.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.10.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16567
Rodgers, W., Knight, C., Selzler, A., Reade, I., & Ryan, G. (2015). Influence of Performance Enhancement and Administrative Tasks on Coaches’ Stress and Intentions to Continue. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2(3), 261-272.
https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2014-0112, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20608
Knight, C., Rodgers, W., Reade, I., Mrak, J., Hall, C., & Knight, C. (2015). Coach transitions: Influence of interpersonal and work environment factors.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(3), 170-187.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20607
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2015). Parenting in youth sport: A position paper on parenting expertise. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.03.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19146
Holt, N. & Knight, C. (2014). Parenting in Youth Sport: From Research to Practice (1st ed.). Routledge.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203798553, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19145
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780203798553/parenting-youth-sport-nicholas-holt-camilla-knight
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2009). Stress in youth sport: A developmental investigation of tennis parents. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10(4), 447-456.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2009.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14902
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2009). Understanding parental stressors: An investigation of British tennis-parents. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(4), 339-351.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410802603871, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14903
Knight, C. & Harwood, C. (2009). Exploring Parent-Related Coaching Stressors in British Tennis: A Developmental Investigation. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 4(4)-565.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14904
Harwood, C., Drew, A., & Knight, C. (2010). Parental stressors in professional youth football academies: a qualitative investigation of specialising stage parents. Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 2(1)-55.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19398440903510152, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14905
Knight, C., Boden, C., & Holt, N. (2010). Junior Tennis Players’ Preferences for Parental Behaviors. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 22(4), 377-391.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2010.495324, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14906
Knight, C., Neely, K., & Holt, N. (2011). Parental Behaviors in Team Sports: How do Female Athletes Want Parents to Behave?. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 23(1), 76-92.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2010.525589, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14907
Holt, N., Knight, C., & Zukiwski, P. (2012). Female Athletes’ Perceptions of Teammate Conflict in Sport: Implications for Sport Psychology Consultants. The Sport Psychologist, 26(1), 135-154.
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.26.1.135, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14908
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2012). The Role of Parents in the Development of Tennis Players: The Past, the Present and the Future.. International Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis, 17(1)-15.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14909
Glenn, N., Knight, C., Holt, N., Spence, J., & Knight, C. (2013). Meanings of play among children. Childhood, 20(2)-199.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0907568212454751, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14910
Knight, C., Reade, I., Selzler, A., & Rodgers, W. (2013). Personal and situational factors influencing coaches’ perceptions of stress. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31(10), 1054-1063.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.759659, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14911
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2013). Strategies used and assistance required to facilitate children’s involvement in competitive tennis: Parents’ perspectives.. The Sport Psychologist, 27(3), 281-291.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14912
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2013). Factors that influence parents’ experiences at junior tennis tournaments and suggestions for improvement.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 2(3), 173-189.
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031203, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14913
Knight, C., Holt, N., & Tamminen, K. (2009). Stress and coping among youth sport parent. Handbook of sports psychology -359). Nova Science.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14914
Baxter-Jones, A., Barbour-Tuck, E., Dale, D., Sherar, L., Knight, C., Cumming, S., Ferguson, L., Kowalski, K., & Humbert, M. (2020). The role of growth and maturation during adolescence on team-selection and short-term sports participation. Annals of Human Biology, 47(4), 316-323.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2019.1707870, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53286
Bell, A., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Shearer, C. (2022). Understanding elite youth athletes’ knowledge and perceptions of sport psychology. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 34(1), 155-177.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1719556, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53310
Kennedy, M., Knight, C., Neto, J., Uzzell, K., & Szabo, S. (2020). Futureproofing triathlon: expert suggestions to improve health and performance in triathletes. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 12(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-019-0153-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54064
Furusa, M., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2020). Parental involvement and children’s enjoyment in sport. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 13 (2021)(6), 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2020.1803393, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54888
Brown, N., Knight, C., & Whyte), L. (2020). Elite female athletes’ experiences and perceptions of the menstrual cycle on training and sport performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(1)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13818, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55079
Dohme, L., Bloom, G., & Knight, C. (2020). Understanding the behaviours employed by parents to support the psychological development of elite youth tennis players in England. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 19 (2021)(6), 1-18.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2020.1827004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55185
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuzé, J. (2020). Effect of parent responsiveness on young athletes’ self-perceptions and thriving: An exploratory study in a Belgian French-Community. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 52
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101801, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55196
Newport, R., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2020). The youth football journey: parents’ experiences and recommendations for support. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 13 (2021)(6), 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2020.1833966, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55358
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2020). The Effects of Strength and Conditioning in Physical Education on Athletic Motor Skill Competencies and Psychological Attributes of Secondary School Children: A Pilot Study. Sports, 8(10), 138
https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8100138, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55450
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuze, J. (2020). Parent-athlete relationships: A central but underexamined consideration within sport psychology. Sport and Exercise Psychology Review, 16(2), 5-23.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55960
Hill, D., Brown, G., Lambert, T., Mackintosh, K., Knight, C., & Gorczynski, P. (2021). Factors perceived to affect the wellbeing and mental health of coaches and practitioners working within elite sport.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 10(4), 504-518.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000263, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56006
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spy0000263
Knight, C., Rouquette, O., & Furusa, M. (2020). The role of parents in promoting the welfare of children involved in sport. In Melanie Lang (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Athlete Welfare (pp. 303-313). Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56085
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/role-parents-promoting-welfare-children-involved-sport-camilla-knight-olivier-rouquette-maita-furusa/e/10.4324/9780429201745-33
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., Barrell, D., & Heuzé, J. (2021). The positive association between perceived parental responsiveness and self-esteem, anxiety, and thriving among youth rugby players: A multigroup analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(13), 1537-1547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1883311, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56140
Perez, D., Thalken, J., Ughelu, N., Knight, C., & Massey, W. (2021). Nowhere to Go: Parents' Descriptions of Children's Physical Activity During a Global Pandemic. Frontiers in Public Health, 9
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.642932, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56332
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.642932
Mitchell, L., Knight, C., Morris, R., & Mellalieu, S. (2021). “Maybe I’m just not good enough?”: British swimmers’ experiences of attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(7), 1558-1573.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13953, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56425
Dorsch, T., Wright, E., Eckardt, V., Elliott, S., Thrower, S., & Knight, C. (2021). A history of parent involvement in organized youth sport: A scoping review.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 10(4)
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000266, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56696
Maurice, J., Devonport, T., & Knight, C. (2021). Toward Improved Triadic Functioning: Exploring the Interactions and Adaptations of Coaches, Parents and Athletes in Professional Academy Soccer Through the Adversity of COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychology, 12
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.609631, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56934
Solstad, B., Granerud, M., Haraldsen, H., Gustafsson, H., & Knight, C. (2022). An exploration of reciprocity between female athletes and their coach in elite junior swimming: a shared reality theory perspective. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 14(4), 545-563.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2021.1941211, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57049
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuzé, J. (2021). The influence of perceived parental responsiveness on athletes’ goal accomplishment, trait cognitive sport anxiety, and thriving: A semi-longitudinal study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 57, 102044
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.102044, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57621
Uzzell, K., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2022). Understanding and recognizing high-performance swimmers’ well-being. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(1), 12-27.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000284, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58492
Brown, N. & Knight, C. (2021). Understanding female coaches’ and practitioners’ experience and support provision in relation to the menstrual cycle. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17(2), 174795412110585
https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211058579, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58494
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2022). Assessing Athletic Motor Skill Competencies in Youths: A Narrative Review of Movement Competency Screens. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 44(1), 95-110.
https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000673, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58927
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2022). Relationships between Athletic Motor Skill Competencies and Maturity, Sex, Physical Performance, and Psychological Constructs in Boys and Girls. Children, 9(3), 375
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030375, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59552
Stone, M., Knight, C., Hall, R., Shearer, C., Nicholas, R., & Shearer, D. (n.d.) The Psychology of Athletic Tapering in Sport: A Scoping Review. Sports Medicine, 53
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01798-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62009
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01798-6
Szabo, S., Owen, E., Kennedy, M., & Knight, C. (2023). Keeping Girls in Sport: A Two-Part Evaluation of an E-Learning Program for Coaches and Activity Leaders. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11(1), 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2022-0049, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62134
http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2022-0049
Haraldsen, H., Solstad, B., Fredriksen, D., Gustafsson, H., Nordin-Bates, S., & Knight, C. (2023). An exploration of reciprocity among teacher and students in female pre-professional ballet education: a shared reality theory perspective. Frontiers in Education, 8
https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1148922, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63338
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1148922
Knight, C., Elliott, S., Rouquette, O., Maurice, J., & Newport, R. (2022). Parental Involvement in Organised Youth Sport. Routledge Handbook of Coaching Children in Sport (pp. 165-174). Routledge
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003199359-19, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63934
http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003199359-19
Thrower, S., Barker, J., Bruton, A., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., Howells, K., Knight, C., McCarthy, P., & Mellalieu, S. (2023). Enhancing wellbeing, long-term development, and performance in youth sport: Insights from experienced applied sport psychologists working with young athletes in the United Kingdom. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(3), 519-541.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2023.2274464, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64769
Uzzell, K., Knight, C., Pankow, K., & Hill, D. (2024). Wellbeing in high-performance swimming: A grounded theory study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 70, 102557
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102557, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64834
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102557
Webb, T. & Knight, C. (2023). Sports officials and parents as spectators: Diffusing tensions on the sidelines. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(4), 568-579.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2023.2286952, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64990
Furre, R., Johansen, B., Knight, C., Mosewich, A., & Solstad, B. (2024). A longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis study of athletes' lived experiences in elite disc golf competitions. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34(1)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14556, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65384
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.14556
Newport, R., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2024). Supporting parents of male academy footballers: An action research study. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(4), 664-695.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2024.2329547, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65640
Owen, E., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2024). A realist evaluation of a multi-component program with disengaged students. Evaluation and Program Planning, 103
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102417, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65697
Santos, F., Ferreira, M., Dias, L., Elliott, S., Milan, F., Milistetd, M., & Knight, C. (2024). A scoping review of coach-parent interactions and relationships across youth sport settings. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 0, 1-24.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984x.2024.2332986, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65834
Milan, F., Knight, C., Oliveira, L., Ciampolini, V., & Milistetd, M. (2024). An integrative review of parent education approaches in sport: Considerations for program planning and evaluation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34(4)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14620, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65882
Furusa, M., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2024). Creating optimally safe and enjoyable youth sporting experiences within the United Kingdom. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73, 102652
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102652, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66120
MARS, T., Knight, C., Davis, L., Nyström, M., & Rouquette, O. (2024). Understanding parental secure base support across youth sport contexts in Sweden. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73, 102658
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102658, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66323
Thrower, S., Barker, J., Bruton, A., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., Howells, K., Knight, C., McCarthy, P., & Mellalieu, S. (2024). BPS DSEP position statement: Psychological skills training in youth sport. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 19(1), 4-20.
https://doi.org/10.53841/bpssepr.2024.19.1.4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66568
Owen-Boukra, E., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2024). Exploring how and why a sports-based multi-component intervention works for disengaged students: a longitudinal realist evaluation. Sport, Education and Society, 0, 1-22.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2024.2376229, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67094
Verrier, A., Knight, C., & Brown, N. (2024). Perceptions of menstrual cycle tracking among elite rugby players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(16), 1538-1547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2400810, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67583

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Verrier, A., Knight, C., & Brown, N. (2024). Perceptions of menstrual cycle tracking among elite rugby players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(16), 1538-1547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2400810, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67583
Thrower, S., Barker, J., Bruton, A., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., Howells, K., Knight, C., McCarthy, P., & Mellalieu, S. (2024). BPS DSEP position statement: Psychological skills training in youth sport. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 19(1), 4-20.
https://doi.org/10.53841/bpssepr.2024.19.1.4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66568
Owen-Boukra, E., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2024). Exploring how and why a sports-based multi-component intervention works for disengaged students: a longitudinal realist evaluation. Sport, Education and Society, 0, 1-22.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2024.2376229, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67094
Furusa, M., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2024). Creating optimally safe and enjoyable youth sporting experiences within the United Kingdom. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73, 102652
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102652, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66120
MARS, T., Knight, C., Davis, L., Nyström, M., & Rouquette, O. (2024). Understanding parental secure base support across youth sport contexts in Sweden. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 73, 102658
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2024.102658, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66323
Newport, R., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2024). Supporting parents of male academy footballers: An action research study. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(4), 664-695.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2024.2329547, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65640
Milan, F., Knight, C., Oliveira, L., Ciampolini, V., & Milistetd, M. (2024). An integrative review of parent education approaches in sport: Considerations for program planning and evaluation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 34(4)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14620, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65882
Owen, E., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2024). A realist evaluation of a multi-component program with disengaged students. Evaluation and Program Planning, 103
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102417, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65697
Santos, F., Ferreira, M., Dias, L., Elliott, S., Milan, F., Milistetd, M., & Knight, C. (2024). A scoping review of coach-parent interactions and relationships across youth sport settings. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 0, 1-24.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984x.2024.2332986, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65834
Uzzell, K., Knight, C., Pankow, K., & Hill, D. (2024). Wellbeing in high-performance swimming: A grounded theory study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 70, 102557
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102557, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64834
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102557
Furre, R., Johansen, B., Knight, C., Mosewich, A., & Solstad, B. (2024). A longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis study of athletes' lived experiences in elite disc golf competitions. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34(1)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14556, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65384
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.14556
Webb, T. & Knight, C. (2023). Sports officials and parents as spectators: Diffusing tensions on the sidelines. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(4), 568-579.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2023.2286952, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64990
Thrower, S., Barker, J., Bruton, A., Coffee, P., Cumming, J., Harwood, C., Howells, K., Knight, C., McCarthy, P., & Mellalieu, S. (2023). Enhancing wellbeing, long-term development, and performance in youth sport: Insights from experienced applied sport psychologists working with young athletes in the United Kingdom. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(3), 519-541.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2023.2274464, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64769
Haraldsen, H., Solstad, B., Fredriksen, D., Gustafsson, H., Nordin-Bates, S., & Knight, C. (2023). An exploration of reciprocity among teacher and students in female pre-professional ballet education: a shared reality theory perspective. Frontiers in Education, 8
https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1148922, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63338
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1148922
Szabo, S., Owen, E., Kennedy, M., & Knight, C. (2023). Keeping Girls in Sport: A Two-Part Evaluation of an E-Learning Program for Coaches and Activity Leaders. International Sport Coaching Journal, 11(1), 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2022-0049, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62134
http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2022-0049
Solstad, B., Granerud, M., Haraldsen, H., Gustafsson, H., & Knight, C. (2022). An exploration of reciprocity between female athletes and their coach in elite junior swimming: a shared reality theory perspective. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 14(4), 545-563.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2021.1941211, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57049
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2022). Relationships between Athletic Motor Skill Competencies and Maturity, Sex, Physical Performance, and Psychological Constructs in Boys and Girls. Children, 9(3), 375
https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030375, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59552
Uzzell, K., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2022). Understanding and recognizing high-performance swimmers’ well-being. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(1), 12-27.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000284, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58492
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2022). Assessing Athletic Motor Skill Competencies in Youths: A Narrative Review of Movement Competency Screens. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 44(1), 95-110.
https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000673, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58927
Bell, A., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Shearer, C. (2022). Understanding elite youth athletes’ knowledge and perceptions of sport psychology. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 34(1), 155-177.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2020.1719556, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53310
Brown, N. & Knight, C. (2021). Understanding female coaches’ and practitioners’ experience and support provision in relation to the menstrual cycle. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17(2), 174795412110585
https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211058579, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58494
Hill, D., Brown, G., Lambert, T., Mackintosh, K., Knight, C., & Gorczynski, P. (2021). Factors perceived to affect the wellbeing and mental health of coaches and practitioners working within elite sport.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 10(4), 504-518.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000263, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56006
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spy0000263
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuzé, J. (2021). The influence of perceived parental responsiveness on athletes’ goal accomplishment, trait cognitive sport anxiety, and thriving: A semi-longitudinal study. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 57, 102044
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.102044, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57621
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., Barrell, D., & Heuzé, J. (2021). The positive association between perceived parental responsiveness and self-esteem, anxiety, and thriving among youth rugby players: A multigroup analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(13), 1537-1547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1883311, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56140
Mitchell, L., Knight, C., Morris, R., & Mellalieu, S. (2021). “Maybe I’m just not good enough?”: British swimmers’ experiences of attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(7), 1558-1573.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13953, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56425
Dorsch, T., Wright, E., Eckardt, V., Elliott, S., Thrower, S., & Knight, C. (2021). A history of parent involvement in organized youth sport: A scoping review.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 10(4)
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000266, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56696
Maurice, J., Devonport, T., & Knight, C. (2021). Toward Improved Triadic Functioning: Exploring the Interactions and Adaptations of Coaches, Parents and Athletes in Professional Academy Soccer Through the Adversity of COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychology, 12
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.609631, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56934
Perez, D., Thalken, J., Ughelu, N., Knight, C., & Massey, W. (2021). Nowhere to Go: Parents' Descriptions of Children's Physical Activity During a Global Pandemic. Frontiers in Public Health, 9
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.642932, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56332
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.642932
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuze, J. (2020). Parent-athlete relationships: A central but underexamined consideration within sport psychology. Sport and Exercise Psychology Review, 16(2), 5-23.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55960
Kennedy, M., Knight, C., Neto, J., Uzzell, K., & Szabo, S. (2020). Futureproofing triathlon: expert suggestions to improve health and performance in triathletes. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 12(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-019-0153-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54064
Newport, R., Knight, C., & Love, T. (2020). The youth football journey: parents’ experiences and recommendations for support. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 13 (2021)(6), 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2020.1833966, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55358
Pullen, B., Oliver, J., Lloyd, R., & Knight, C. (2020). The Effects of Strength and Conditioning in Physical Education on Athletic Motor Skill Competencies and Psychological Attributes of Secondary School Children: A Pilot Study. Sports, 8(10), 138
https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8100138, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55450
Dohme, L., Bloom, G., & Knight, C. (2020). Understanding the behaviours employed by parents to support the psychological development of elite youth tennis players in England. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 19 (2021)(6), 1-18.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2020.1827004, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55185
Brown, N., Knight, C., & Whyte), L. (2020). Elite female athletes’ experiences and perceptions of the menstrual cycle on training and sport performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(1)
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13818, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55079
Furusa, M., Knight, C., & Hill, D. (2020). Parental involvement and children’s enjoyment in sport. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 13 (2021)(6), 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676x.2020.1803393, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54888
Lienhart, N., Nicaise, V., Knight, C., & Guillet-Descas, E. (2020). Understanding parent stressors and coping experiences in elite sports contexts.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(3), 390-404.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa51333
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spy0000186
Rouquette, O., Knight, C., Lovett, V., & Heuzé, J. (2020). Effect of parent responsiveness on young athletes’ self-perceptions and thriving: An exploratory study in a Belgian French-Community. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 52
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101801, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55196
Baxter-Jones, A., Barbour-Tuck, E., Dale, D., Sherar, L., Knight, C., Cumming, S., Ferguson, L., Kowalski, K., & Humbert, M. (2020). The role of growth and maturation during adolescence on team-selection and short-term sports participation. Annals of Human Biology, 47(4), 316-323.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2019.1707870, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53286
Hanley, S., Knight, C., Glenn, N., Stephens, J., & Bracken, R. (2019). ‘What’s the point in extending your life if this is your life’: A qualitative exploration of pre-surgery, short-term and long-term responses to bariatric surgery. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 12(4), 530-547.
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2019.1640779, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50999
Harwood, C., Knight, C., Thrower, S., & Berrow, S. (2019). Advancing the study of parental involvement to optimise the psychosocial development and experiences of young athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48417
Figgins, S., Smith, M., Knight, C., & Greenlees, I. (2019). A grounded theory of inspirational coach leadership. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 29(11), 1827-1840.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13513, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50985
Mallinson-Howard, S., Knight, C., Hill, A., Hall, H., & Knight, C. (2018). The 2 × 2 model of perfectionism and youth sport participation: A mixed-methods approach. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.02.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38793
Sellars, P., Mellalieu, S., & Knight, C. (2018). Continued Participation of Adolescent Males in Rugby Union: Stakeholders’ Perspectives. The Sport Psychologist, 32(2), 93-101.
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2017-0014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35247
McMahon, J., Knight, C., & McGannon, K. (2018). Educating Parents of Children in Sport About Abuse Using Narrative Pedagogy. Sociology of Sport Journal, 35(4), 314-323.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ssj.2017-0186, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37277
Knight, C., Harwood, C., & Sellars, P. (2018). Supporting adolescent athletes' dual careers: The role of an athlete's social support network. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 38, 137-147.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.06.007, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40744
Elliott, S., Drummond, M., & Knight, C. (2017). The Experiences of Being a Talented Youth Athlete: Lessons for Parents. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 1-19.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2017.1382019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35302
Knight, C., Berrow, S., & Harwood, C. (2017). Parenting in sport. Current Opinion in Psychology, 16, 93-97.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.03.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa33020
Kennedy, M. & Knight, C. (2017). Bench behaviour of ice hockey coaches: Psychophysiological and verbal responses to critical game incidents. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 12(3), 303-311.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117710509, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29591
Lewis, F., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2017). Emotional experiences in youth tennis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 29, 69-83.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.12.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31354
Hayward, F., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2017). A longitudinal examination of stressors, appraisals, and coping in youth swimming. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 29, 56-68.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.12.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32916
de Grace, L., Knight, C., Rodgers, W., & Clark, A. (2017). Exploring the role of sport in the development of substance addiction. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 28, 46-57.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.10.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30376
Burgess, N., Knight, C., & Mellalieu, S. (2016). Parental stress and coping in elite youth gymnastics: An interpretive phenomenological analysis. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2015.1134633, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa25089
Knight, C., Little, G., Harwood, C., & Goodger, K. (2016). Parental Involvement in Elite Junior Slalom Canoeing. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 28(2), 234-256.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2015.1111273, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23861
Knight, C., Lowe, R., & Bracken, R. (2016). Type 1 diabetes and physical activity: An assessment of knowledge and needs in healthcare practitioners. Journal of Diabetes Nursing, 20(8), 271-277.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29845
Knight, C., Dorsch, T., Osai, K., Haderlie, K., & Sellars, P. (2016). Influences on parental involvement in youth sport.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 5(2), 161-178.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000053, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa23464
Figgins, S., Smith, M., Sellars, C., Greenlees, I., & Knight, C. (2016). "You really could be something quite special”: A qualitative exploration of athletes’ experiences of being inspired in sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 24, 82-91.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.01.011, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26110
http://authors.elsevier.com/a/1SWap5E1C4cYnJ
Knight, C. (2016). Parenting in Sport (Editorial). Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 5, 84-88.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30306
Holt, N., Neely, K., Knight, C., Newton, A., Rasquinha, A., Ambler, K., Spence, J., & Ball, G. (2015). Families’ perceptions of and experiences related to a pediatric weight management program.. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2015.05.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21312
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2015). Parenting in youth sport: A position paper on parenting expertise. Psychology of Sport and Exercise
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.03.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19146
Rodgers, W., Knight, C., Selzler, A., Reade, I., & Ryan, G. (2015). Influence of Performance Enhancement and Administrative Tasks on Coaches’ Stress and Intentions to Continue. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2(3), 261-272.
https://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2014-0112, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20608
Knight, C., Rodgers, W., Reade, I., Mrak, J., Hall, C., & Knight, C. (2015). Coach transitions: Influence of interpersonal and work environment factors.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(3), 170-187.
https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20607
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2014). Parenting in youth tennis: Understanding and enhancing children's experiences. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15(2), 155-164.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.10.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16567
Glenn, N., Knight, C., Holt, N., Spence, J., & Knight, C. (2013). Meanings of play among children. Childhood, 20(2)-199.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0907568212454751, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14910
Knight, C., Reade, I., Selzler, A., & Rodgers, W. (2013). Personal and situational factors influencing coaches’ perceptions of stress. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31(10), 1054-1063.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.759659, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14911
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2013). Factors that influence parents’ experiences at junior tennis tournaments and suggestions for improvement.. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 2(3), 173-189.
https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031203, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14913
Knight, C. & Holt, N. (2013). Strategies used and assistance required to facilitate children’s involvement in competitive tennis: Parents’ perspectives.. The Sport Psychologist, 27(3), 281-291.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14912
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2012). The Role of Parents in the Development of Tennis Players: The Past, the Present and the Future.. International Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis, 17(1)-15.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14909
Holt, N., Knight, C., & Zukiwski, P. (2012). Female Athletes’ Perceptions of Teammate Conflict in Sport: Implications for Sport Psychology Consultants. The Sport Psychologist, 26(1), 135-154.
https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.26.1.135, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14908
Knight, C., Neely, K., & Holt, N. (2011). Parental Behaviors in Team Sports: How do Female Athletes Want Parents to Behave?. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 23(1), 76-92.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2010.525589, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14907
Harwood, C., Drew, A., & Knight, C. (2010). Parental stressors in professional youth football academies: a qualitative investigation of specialising stage parents. Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 2(1)-55.
https://doi.org/10.1080/19398440903510152, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14905
Knight, C., Boden, C., & Holt, N. (2010). Junior Tennis Players’ Preferences for Parental Behaviors. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 22(4), 377-391.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2010.495324, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14906
Knight, C. & Harwood, C. (2009). Exploring Parent-Related Coaching Stressors in British Tennis: A Developmental Investigation. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 4(4)-565.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14904
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2009). Stress in youth sport: A developmental investigation of tennis parents. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10(4), 447-456.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2009.01.005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14902
Harwood, C. & Knight, C. (2009). Understanding parental stressors: An investigation of British tennis-parents. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(4), 339-351.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410802603871, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14903
Knight, C. (n.d.) Revealing Findings in Youth Sport Parenting Research. Kinesiology Review
https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2019-0023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50910
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/krj/aop/article-10.1123-kr.2019-0023.xml?tab=contentSummary
Stone, M., Knight, C., Hall, R., Shearer, C., Nicholas, R., & Shearer, D. (n.d.) The Psychology of Athletic Tapering in Sport: A Scoping Review. Sports Medicine, 53
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01798-6, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62009
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01798-6

Authored Books

Holt, N. & Knight, C. (2014). Parenting in Youth Sport: From Research to Practice (1st ed.). Routledge.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203798553, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19145
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780203798553/parenting-youth-sport-nicholas-holt-camilla-knight

Book Chapters

Knight, C., Elliott, S., Rouquette, O., Maurice, J., & Newport, R. (2022). Parental Involvement in Organised Youth Sport. Routledge Handbook of Coaching Children in Sport (pp. 165-174). Routledge
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003199359-19, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63934
http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003199359-19
Knight, C., Rouquette, O., & Furusa, M. (2020). The role of parents in promoting the welfare of children involved in sport. In Melanie Lang (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Athlete Welfare (pp. 303-313). Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56085
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/role-parents-promoting-welfare-children-involved-sport-camilla-knight-olivier-rouquette-maita-furusa/e/10.4324/9780429201745-33
Knight, C. (2016). Family Influences on Talent Development. Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30305
Knight, C. & Gould, D. (2016). The coach-parent Interaction: Support or Distraction?. The Psychology of Sports Coaching
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30304
Knight, C. (2016). Teaching Qualitative Research. Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30303
Knight, C., Holt, N., & Tamminen, K. (2009). Stress and coping among youth sport parent. Handbook of sports psychology -359). Nova Science.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14914

Supervision

Prevention and Management of Abuse and Harassment in Sport Organizations (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Andrew Bloodworth
Understanding athletes' vulnerability to behaviours that threaten the integrity of sport (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Michael Mcnamee
Understanding anti-doping organisation's credibility (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Katrina Pritchard
Understanding and enhancing psychological characteristics and skills within academy football. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
Understanding players and social agents perceptions of psychological skills and behaviours needed by young children participating in football. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett
Participation and Progression in the Women's Performance Rugby Pathway (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Tom Love
A longitudinal examination of the factors affecting the wellbeing of part-time coaches within a FAW licensed football academy: An ecological systems approach. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
Temporary work name: The interplay of parental attachment and secure base support provision on children’s psychological development, exploration behaviour, and engagement in youth sport contexts (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett

Other supervisor: Dr Olivier Rouquette
Enhancing Whole Person Development of late adolescent student-athletes in the sport school environment (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill

Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett
Tackling in school rugby: evaluating methods to enhance safety and enjoyment (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Mark Waldron
Protecting and Promoting the Wellbeing of High-Performance Swimmers (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
Promoting safe and enjoyable sporting experiences for children in Wales (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Tom Love
The Wellbeing and Mental Health of Elite Athletes: A Collective Case Study (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
Myths and Mysteries of Athlete Development: Parent's Perspectives (awarded 2024)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
The “Double Minority” An interpretive phenomenological analysis of engineering education culture and intersectionality for women of colour studying Engineering at Swansea University (awarded 2023)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Natalie Wint
Developing, implementing, and evaluating a parent support programme for rugby parents: An action research project. (awarded 2023)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Denise Hill
Facilitating Children's Return to Learning Post COVID-19: An educational action research study (current)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett

Taught Modules

SR-148 Foundations of Sport Psychology

The module will provide students with an understanding of core psychological dimensions of sport. Students will examine fundamental theories of sport psychology, covering topics such as motivation, competence, anxiety and the role of significant others in sport. The module provides an essential base for progression to the level 2 module SR-260: Contemporary themes in sport psychology, where recent psychological theories and research relating to a range of areas are discussed.
SR-M21 Working as a Sport Psychologist

This module is focused on providing insights into working as a sport psychologist. Specifically, through a series of guest lectures and speakers, all of whom are practicing sport psychologists, students will be exposed to the diverse range of approaches sport psychologists adopt, the populations with whom they work, and strategies to maximise effectiveness. Students will also gain insights into the fundamentals of working as a self-employed practitioner and appropriately working within ethical and legal boundaries.

Key Grants and Projects

Welsh Institute of Performance Science 2020 - 2024

, with Professor Liam Kilduff
Welsh Institute of Performance Science 2016 - 2020

, with Professor Liam Kilduff
Implementation and evaluation of a sport psychology programme for academy footballers 2016 - 2020
Project PARENT: Parenting to promote and protect the health of young athletes 2017 - 2019

A project funded in part by the European Commission including partners from 5 European Countries, with Dr Thomas Love and Dr Andrew Bloodworth , €75,000
A developmental examination of the role of the entourage in supporting elite athlete performance and educational outcomes 2014 - 2016

Funded by the International Olympic Committee

Career History

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, Canada

2012 - 2013
Lecturer, Swansea University

2013 - 2015
Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

2015 - 2017

Other Roles

Youth Sport Lead, Welsh Institute of Performance Science

2016 - Present
Welsh Research and Advisory Group Lead, NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit

2015 - 2019
Academic member, Wales Safeguarding in Sport Strategy Group

2015 - Present

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Understanding and optimising parental involvement in sport

March 2019

4th Annual Open University Conference, Milton Keynes, UK
Parenting in youth sport: Current status of research and future directions

December 2018

Institute for the Study of Youth Sport, Michigan State University 40th Anniversary, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
Optimising parental involvement in dance

October 2018

Annual Academy of Dance Science and Medicine conference, Helsinki, Finland.
Understanding and promoting parental involvement in sport

December 2017

Edmonton Sport Council. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Enhancing parental involvement in youth sport

December 2017

Sport4Life Cochrane. Alberta, Canada.

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All Research

Prevention and Management of Abuse and Harassment in Sport Organizations (current)

Understanding athletes' vulnerability to behaviours that threaten the integrity of sport (current)

Understanding anti-doping organisation's credibility (current)

Understanding and enhancing psychological characteristics and skills within academy football. (current)

Understanding players and social agents perceptions of psychological skills and behaviours needed by young children participating in football. (current)

Participation and Progression in the Women's Performance Rugby Pathway (current)

A longitudinal examination of the factors affecting the wellbeing of part-time coaches within a FAW licensed football academy: An ecological systems approach. (current)

Temporary work name: The interplay of parental attachment and secure base support provision on children’s psychological development, exploration behaviour, and engagement in youth sport contexts (current)

Enhancing Whole Person Development of late adolescent student-athletes in the sport school environment (current)

Tackling in school rugby: evaluating methods to enhance safety and enjoyment (current)

Protecting and Promoting the Wellbeing of High-Performance Swimmers (awarded 2023)

Promoting safe and enjoyable sporting experiences for children in Wales (awarded 2024)

The Wellbeing and Mental Health of Elite Athletes: A Collective Case Study (awarded 2024)

Myths and Mysteries of Athlete Development: Parent's Perspectives (awarded 2024)

The “Double Minority” An interpretive phenomenological analysis of engineering education culture and intersectionality for women of colour studying Engineering at Swansea University (awarded 2023)

Developing, implementing, and evaluating a parent support programme for rugby parents: An action research project. (awarded 2023)

Facilitating Children's Return to Learning Post COVID-19: An educational action research study (current)

SR-148 Foundations of Sport Psychology

SR-M21 Working as a Sport Psychologist

Welsh Institute of Performance Science 2020 - 2024

Welsh Institute of Performance Science 2016 - 2020

Implementation and evaluation of a sport psychology programme for academy footballers 2016 - 2020

A developmental examination of the role of the entourage in supporting elite athlete performance and educational outcomes 2014 - 2016

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, Canada

Lecturer, Swansea University

Senior Lecturer, Swansea University

Youth Sport Lead, Welsh Institute of Performance Science

Welsh Research and Advisory Group Lead, NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit

Academic member, Wales Safeguarding in Sport Strategy Group

Understanding and optimising parental involvement in sport

Parenting in youth sport: Current status of research and future directions

Optimising parental involvement in dance

Understanding and promoting parental involvement in sport

Enhancing parental involvement in youth sport