Nicola Relph
Biographic Data
| ID | 7174489 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicola Relph |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicola |
| FAMILY NAME | Relph |
| SIGNATURE | RELPH N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Edge Hill University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3323-3444 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Experiences of beginner runners on a modified Couch-to-5k programme
Despite widespread recognition of the importance of physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic disease and high level of awareness and engagement with the Couch-to-5k programme, adherence to beginner running programmes remains low. Little is known about the experiences of ‘completers’ and effective approaches to improve and sustain engagement. This study explores the experiences of individuals completing a modified Couch-to-5k running prog…
I climbed a mountain! I can do it!’ Outdoor adventure for female youth resilience
Research suggests that female youth could benefit from outdoor adventure activity (OAA) interventions designed to support their resilience. This paper explores the perceptions of eight youth (between 18 and 20-years-old) who identified as female and participated in a co-designed OAA intervention to promote resilience. The intervention consisted of five weekly sessions in an all-female group. Session activities selected by participants included ma…
How can UK public health initiatives support each other to improve the maintenance of physical activity? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey of runners who move from Couch-to-5k to parkrun
Physical activity improves physical and mental well-being and reduces mortality risk. However, only a quarter of adults globally meet recommended physical activity levels for health. Two common initiatives in the UK are Couch-to-5k (an app-assisted 9-week walk/run programme) and parkrun (a free, weekly, timed 5-km walk/run). It is not known how these initiatives are linked, how Couch-to-5k parkrunners compare to parkrunners, and the extent to whi…
Fear as a barrier to physical activity in young adults with obesity
Obesity continues to be a growing public health problem worldwide. In adults with obesity, physical activity has health benefits beyond those directly attributable to weight loss. However, adults with obesity encounter various barriers to physical activity. Some barriers including fear, have received little academic attention, particularly in adults under 45 years. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how fears about physical activity…
Couch-to-5k or Couch to Ouch to Couch!?” Who Takes Part in Beginner Runner Programmes in the UK and Is Non-Completion Linked to Musculoskeletal Injury
Physical activity has mental and physical health benefits; however, globally, three-quarters of the population do not meet physical activity guidelines. The Couch-to-5k is a beginner runner programme aimed at increasing physical activity. However, this programme lacks an evidence base, and it is unclear who is attracted to the programme; running also has a high rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. The aims of this study were to identify the ch…
Lower Limb Anthropometric Profiling in Professional Female Soccer Players
The objective was to evaluate the clinical joint and limb measures in professional female soccer players. The study was a cross-sectional observational design. It was a preseason clinical setting. The inclusion criteria were outfield professional female soccer players, based in the UK, competing in the highest English league. The exclusion criteria included players who had had surgery in the last six months or had missed a single training session…
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How can UK public health initiatives support each other to improve the maintenance of physical activity? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey of runners who move from Couch-to-5k to parkrun
Physical activity improves physical and mental well-being and reduces mortality risk. However, only a quarter of adults globally meet recommended physical activity levels for health. Two common initiatives in the UK are Couch-to-5k (an app-assisted 9-week walk/run programme) and parkrun (a free, weekly, timed 5-km walk/run). It is not known how these initiatives are linked, how Couch-to-5k parkrunners compare to parkrunners, and the extent to whi…
Fear as a barrier to physical activity in young adults with obesity
Obesity continues to be a growing public health problem worldwide. In adults with obesity, physical activity has health benefits beyond those directly attributable to weight loss. However, adults with obesity encounter various barriers to physical activity. Some barriers including fear, have received little academic attention, particularly in adults under 45 years. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how fears about physical activity…
Couch-to-5k or Couch to Ouch to Couch!?” Who Takes Part in Beginner Runner Programmes in the UK and Is Non-Completion Linked to Musculoskeletal Injury
Physical activity has mental and physical health benefits; however, globally, three-quarters of the population do not meet physical activity guidelines. The Couch-to-5k is a beginner runner programme aimed at increasing physical activity. However, this programme lacks an evidence base, and it is unclear who is attracted to the programme; running also has a high rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. The aims of this study were to identify the ch…
Lower Limb Anthropometric Profiling in Professional Female Soccer Players
The objective was to evaluate the clinical joint and limb measures in professional female soccer players. The study was a cross-sectional observational design. It was a preseason clinical setting. The inclusion criteria were outfield professional female soccer players, based in the UK, competing in the highest English league. The exclusion criteria included players who had had surgery in the last six months or had missed a single training session…
I climbed a mountain! I can do it!’ Outdoor adventure for female youth resilience
Research suggests that female youth could benefit from outdoor adventure activity (OAA) interventions designed to support their resilience. This paper explores the perceptions of eight youth (between 18 and 20-years-old) who identified as female and participated in a co-designed OAA intervention to promote resilience. The intervention consisted of five weekly sessions in an all-female group. Session activities selected by participants included ma…
Experiences of beginner runners on a modified Couch-to-5k programme
Despite widespread recognition of the importance of physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic disease and high level of awareness and engagement with the Couch-to-5k programme, adherence to beginner running programmes remains low. Little is known about the experiences of ‘completers’ and effective approaches to improve and sustain engagement. This study explores the experiences of individuals completing a modified Couch-to-5k running prog…
Medicine (4 works) · Physical activity (4 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Physical Activity and Health (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works)