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Biography
Declan completed his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan Univeristy where he investigated the associations between sedentary behaviour, physical activity and cardiometabolic health in older adult populations.
Declan then went on to hold a short role as the Strategic Lead for Active Design at an Active Partnership where he explored opportunities to influence infrastructure changes to promote active travel and physical activity.
Declan joined the University of Northampton in 2019. Since then, Declan has been awarded the University's Diamond Award for Early Career Researcher of the Year of 2020 and has gone on to manage and deliver several evaluation and research projects, including the Northamptonshire Holiday Activities and Food Programme Summer 2021 evaluation. The area of Declan's growing research portfolio investigates the influence of green spaces on population physical activity, wellbeing, and social prescription, collaborating closely with Northamptonshire Sport, Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust, General Practice Alliance, and Public Health Northamptonshire.
Declan is the co-founder of the Activity Quarter, a collective of interdisiplinary organisations aiming to enhance the use of local green spaces as a Public Health asset, in addition to being a member of the Northamptonshire Physical Activity Network. Furthermore, Declan will lead the newly formed Interdisciplinary Physical Activity and Health Promotion Research Group within the Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences. The group uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate and research interventions and whole-systems frameworks that promote physical activity, health, and wellbeing in the general public.
Declan is currently supervising two PhD students:
Brett Baxter - Eccentric training in older adults
Ana Pal - Community perspectives of green spaces to inform the design of green social prescription programmes.
Although Declan cannot Director of Studies, he is open to supervision requests.
Research Interests
The area of Declan's growing research portfolio investigates the influence of green spaces on population physical activity, wellbeing, and social prescription, collaborating closely with Northamptonshire Sport, Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust, General Practice Alliance, and Public Health Northamptonshire.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The modulatory effects of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on older adults' cardiovascular/metabolic profiles, Manchester Metropolitan University
16 Oct 2015 → 1 May 2018
Award Date: 1 May 2018
Bachelor, Exercise and Sports Science
16 Sep 2011 → 17 Jun 2015
Award Date: 17 Jun 2015
Keywords
- QP Physiology
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- QM Human anatomy
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A qualitative exploration of green space users and implications for health and well-being
Hardwicke, J., Ryan, D. & Hill, K.
Project: Internal Fund › Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers
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Promoting physical activity participation within green and blue spaces in a COVID-19 era.
1/12/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Internal Fund › QR Strategic Priorities Fund 2020/21
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Effect of different patterns in sitting breaks on older adults’ post-load glucose profiles
3/06/19 → 30/07/19
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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Acute and Repeated Bout Effects of Sub-Maximal Isokinetic Eccentric Exercise on Neuromuscular Function and Perceived Exertion in Older Adults.
Baxter, B. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Wright, B. & Kay, A. D., 1 Sep 2022.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract › peer-review
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A mixed-method process evaluation of an East Midlands county summer 2021 Holiday Activities and Food Programme highlighting the views of Programme Co-ordinators, Providers, and Parents.
Stringer, A., Bayes, T., Bradley, S., Kay, T., Jones, P. & Ryan, D., 18 Aug 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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COVID-19 and the long-term cardio-respiratory and metabolic health complications
Ashton, R., Ansdell, P., Hume, E., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Ryan, D., Tuttiett, E. & Faghy, M., 9 Feb 2022, In: Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 23, 2, 8 p., 53.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Executive Summary & Key Findings
Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. & Ryan, D., 7 Jan 2022, University of Northampton.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Evaluation Report, Holiday Activities & Food Programme for Northamptonshire Sport, Full Report
Bayes, N., Stringer, A., Bradley, S., Kay, A. D., Jones, P. & Ryan, D., 7 Jan 2022, University of Northampton.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Evaluation Report Delapre Cycling and Walking Social Prescription - Baseline Phase
Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. & Kay, T., 25 Apr 2022, University of Northampton. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Evaluation Report Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2022 - Northamptonshire
Bayes, T., Simons, E., Jones, P., Kay, T. & Ryan, D., 22 Dec 2022, University of Northampton. 46 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Evaluation Report Thriving Communities - For Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust
Northampton Wellbeing Partnership, 29 Jul 2022, University of Northampton. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Datasets
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Delapre Cycling and Walking Social Prescription Feasibility Study - Community Survey Data
Hardwicke, J. (Creator) & Ryan, D. (Creator), University of Northampton, 20 Jul 2022
DOI: 10.24339/cdf4db22-fc07-4a9a-8946-5ccbffb87702
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Online survey responses from Parents and Providers of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme Summer 2021 evaluation
Ryan, D. (Creator), Northampton, U. (Data Collector), Bayes, N. (Creator), Bradley, S. (Contributor), Jones, P. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 2023
DOI: 10.24339/16fc3b12-9df4-4785-a429-1411960ea69e
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Using automated active infrared counters to estimate footfall on urban park footpaths: reliability and validity testing - Supporting Dataset
Ryan, D. (Creator) & Benton, J. (Creator), University of Northampton, 1 Feb 2023
DOI: 10.24339/3ef61812-75c7-4431-8423-7358d0c296f2
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The acute and repeated bout effects of multi-joint eccentric exercise on physical function and balance in older adults
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Creator), Ryan, D. (Creator), Wright, B. (Creator) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 14 Nov 2022
DOI: 10.24339/3cf619ad-ca74-4a3e-91f1-8d52a8cc6d04
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Automated counts of stair and elevator use within a University building pre and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ryan, D. (Creator), Elliott-King, J. (Contributor) & Ward, A. (Creator), Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 31 Jul 2021
DOI: 10.24339/a2b7d09a-ea74-4791-8659-733fdb91c79d
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Northamptonshire Physical Activity Network (External organisation)
Declan Ryan (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership of a Board, Committee, Council or Network › Membership of network › Research
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Dissemination of Public Survey findings to Active Partnership, NHS, and Public Health Northamptonshire
Declan Ryan (Author) & Kimberley Hill (Author)
27 Aug 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Northampton Activity Quarter Network (External organisation)
Declan Ryan (Member)
Mar 2021 → …Activity: Membership of a Board, Committee, Council or Network › Membership of network › Research
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Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust
Declan Ryan (Academic) & Kimberley Hill (Academic)
29 Aug 2021Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Exhibition › Research
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Interative collaboration via Google Drawings
Sheryl Mansfield (Author) & Declan Ryan (Author)
15 Jun 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Teaching
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Introduction to Active Design
Anne Boyd (Speaker) & Declan Ryan (Speaker)
13 Mar 2018Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Workshop › Research
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Segregating the distinct effects of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on older adults’ cardio-metabolic profile: Linear regression analysis approach.
Declan Ryan (Speaker)
16 Nov 2017Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Oral presentation › Research
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Manchester Metropolitan University (External organisation)
Declan Ryan (Member)
1 Nov 2017 → 1 Jun 2018Activity: Membership of a Board, Committee, Council or Network › Membership of board › Research
Press / Media
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In the news: 9-22 September 2022
Kardi Somerfield & Declan Ryan
25/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
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How you can help shape a new cycling and walking hub at Delapré Park in Northampton
23/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Help shape a new cycling and walking hub at Delapré Park
21/03/22
2 items of Media coverage
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Information Sheet for Participants - Walking and Cycling Social Prescription
23/02/22
1 Media contribution
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Bike recycling and coaching project receives funding boost
4/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Bike recycling and coaching project receives funding boost
4/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
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West Northamptonshire Council encouraging people to lead healthier lives through cycling and walking with £93,000 grant
4/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Impacts
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Contribution of Evidence Regarding Bone Density and Physical Activity for the UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines
Declan Ryan (Co-Investigator), Gladys Onambele-Pearson (Principal Investigator), Conor Doody (Co-Investigator), Christopher Morse (Co-Investigator), Hans Deagens (Co-Investigator) & Jorgen Wullems (Co-Investigator)
Impact: Health and Well-Being impacts, Public policy impacts, 03: Good Health and Well-Being (UN SDG)
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