Rachel Arnold

Biography

Rachel joined the Department for Health at the University of Bath in September 2012 following a seven-year programme at Loughborough University, during which she achieved her BSc, MSc, and PhD. The title of her PhD thesis was ‘The Assessment and Examination of Organizational Stressors in Sport Performers’. Rachel's research has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Research Interest

The Organizational Stress Process - stressors, appraisal, coping, emotions, social support, environmental and personal constraints and enablers, performance, outcomes, and stress management Performance Leadership and Management - developing an organizational vision, managing logistics and operations, elite sport leadership Performance Environments and Cultures - culture creation, communication, change management, high performing teams The Enhancement of Personal Performance - psychological skills, achievement motivation, self-confidence, leadership and management development