Sarah Chipperfield

Sarah trained as a Physiotherapist at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Since graduation, Sarah has worked in a variety of clinical locations and then completed a Master of Medical Science degree in Sports Medicine at the University of Glasgow in 2001. Her MSc research looked into the relationship between the menstrual cycle and musculoskeletal injuries as this is her area of clinical interest. Sarah joined the University of Huddersfield in 2004 having previously lectured on the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree at London Metropolitan University.  Sarah has also completed a MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and has a special interest in widening access and diversity in education. Sarah is also actively involved in clinical research, where she is looking into patient information following whiplash injury. Sarah also has a research and recreational interest in ballroom dancing and its benefits for physical and mental health and is now a PhD candidate in this field of research.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) and PG Diploma pathway.
• Year One Tutor on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course.
• Module leader for one module on the Foundation Course for the Health Professions.
• Elected member of the University Senate
• Admissions tutor for the Foundation Course for the Health Professions.
• Academic ‘Move for Health’ Champion
• Member of the School Marketing Group
• Member of the Yorkshire and Humber Opening Doors to Health Professions Education Network

• Ballroom dancing and health
• The relationship of the menstrual cycle and musculoskeletal injury.
• Patient information for whiplash injury.
• The effect of group diversity on the teaching and learning experience in Higher Education.
• Health policy education
• Promoting public health

2013

Chipperfield, S. and Woodcock, P. (2013) ‘‘I would have switched off if it was just government legislation’ The Simpsons and the Teaching of Public Health Policy’ International Journal of Health Promotion and Education . ISSN 1463-5240

2012

Chipperfield, S (2012) ‘The effect of group diversity on learning on a university-based foundation course’ Journal of Further and Higher Education , 36 (3), pp. 333-350. ISSN 0309-877X

Chipperfield, S (2012) ‘Self-preservation and the individualisation of risk in university-based foundation course students’ Journal of Further and Higher Education . ISSN 0309-877X

2010

Chipperfield, S (2010) ‘Group diversity and inclusion on a university-based foundation course’ Race Equality Teaching , 29 (1), pp. 35-39. ISSN 1478-8551

Chipperfield, S (2010) ‘Physios say...Move for health’. In: Healthy Education Settings: Sharing Good Practice’ Day, Yorkshire and Humber Teaching Public Health Network, 11th May 2010, Leeds, UK

Chipperfield, S (2010) ‘The Effect of Group Diversity on Learning on a University-Based Foundation Course’. In: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: Strategies for Inclusion Conference, 18th March 2010, London, UK

2009

Chipperfield, S. and Woodcock, P. (2009) ‘“I would have switched off if it was just government legislation.” The Simpsons and the Teaching of Public Health Policy’. In: International Association of Health Policy in Europe Conference 2009: Condition Critical - Health care, Marketising Reforms and the Media, 17th - 19 June 2009, Coventry, UK

Chipperfield, S. and Burton, A. (2009) ‘The Whiplash Trial’. In: University of Huddersfield Research Festival, 23rd March - 2nd April 2009, University of Huddersfield

2007

Chipperfield, S (2007) ‘The Whiplash Trial’. In: University of Huddersfield Post Graduate Research Conference 2007, 2007, University of Huddersfield

• The relationship of the menstrual cycle and musculoskeletal injury.
• Patient information for whiplash injury.
• The effect of group diversity on the teaching and learning experience in Higher Education.
• The teaching of public health policy to health professions students.
• Promoting Public Health.
• Musculoskeletal conditions.
• Physiotherapy-related subjects. Promoting exercise for health.