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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 Sept 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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Delapré Walk Project: Are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase engagement in urban parks? –Natural experimental study
Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. & Hill, K., 3 Jun 2023, In: Health and Place. 83, 103049.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing directional walking route signage for your local community: a toolbox guide.
Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J., Hill, K., Browne, J. & Clinton, R., 10 May 2023Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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O.2.2-8 Delapré Walk Project: are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase engagement in urban parks? – Natural experimental study
Ryan, D., Hardwicke, J. & Hill, K., 11 Sept 2023, In: The European Journal of Public Health. 33, Supplement 1Research output: Contribution to Journal › Conference Article/Conference Proceedings › peer-review
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Summary Report for Student Health and Wellbeing Project
Roberts, C., Ryan, D., Campbell, J. & Hardwicke, J., 25 Jul 2023, Northampton: University of Northampton. 19 p.Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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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. A., Baross, A., Ryan, D., Wright, B. & Kay, T., 1 Oct 2023, In: European Journal of Applied Physiology. 123, 10, p. 2131–2143 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Using automated active infrared counters to estimate footfall on urban park footpaths: behavioural stability and validity testing
Ryan, D. & Benton, J., 25 Apr 2023, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 20, 49.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Sept 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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Datasets
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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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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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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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Supplementary Data File for Delapre Walk Project: Are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase physical activity in urban parks? – Natural experimental study
Ryan, D. (Creator), Hill, K. (Contributor) & Hardwicke, J. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 30 Jul 2023
DOI: 10.24339/a73353dd-9acc-4c4e-98d4-9ad86c5479ef
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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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Dataset for "Health and Wellbeing Student Survey"
Roberts, C. (Creator), Ryan, D. (Creator), Campbell, J. (Creator) & Hardwicke, J. (Creator), University of Northampton, 20 Jul 2023
DOI: 10.24339/ed0d11de-790a-4b58-b523-8421c3eb8eeb
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Dataset for "A Comparison of Once- Vs. Twice-Weekly Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Function and Muscle Structure in Older Adults"
Baxter, B. (Creator), Baross, A. (Supervisor), Ryan, D. (Supervisor), Tkadlec, S. (Contributor) & Kay, T. (Creator), University of Northampton, 16 Oct 2023
DOI: 10.24339/3373b688-e811-4847-9f38-ccf09a9c843a
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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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Activities
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Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council
Declan Ryan (Academic)
24 Jun 2023Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Exhibition › Research
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Delapré Walk Project: Are signposted walking routes an effective intervention to increase engagement in urban parks? – Natural experimental study
Declan Ryan (Speaker), Jack Hardwicke (Author) & Kimberley Hill (Author)
11 Sept 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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WNC Public Health Briefing: Active Quarter
Declan Ryan (Invited speaker), Scott Bradley (Invited speaker) & Richard Clinton (Invited speaker)
19 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Public Health - UON Partnership Away Day
Declan Ryan (Organiser), Jack Hardwicke (Organiser), Brett Baxter (Organiser), Tracy La Penna (Organiser), Alexander Lehner (Organiser), Sindy Banga (Organiser), Tracey Redwood (Organiser), Anthony Baross (Organiser), Jacqueline Parkes (Organiser), John Horton (Organiser), Tony Kay (Organiser), Bien Kayij (Organiser) & Peter Jones (Organiser)
22 Mar 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Effects of once- versus twice-weekly multi-joint eccentric exercise on lower-limb muscle function and structure in older adults
Brett Baxter (Author), Anthony Baross (Author), Declan Ryan (Author), Stepan Tkadlec (Author) & Tony Kay (Author)
7 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation
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Active Quarter Overview
Declan Ryan (Invited speaker)
28 Sept 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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C-LaSS Research Conference
Declan Ryan (Invited speaker)
30 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Community of Practice: Role of Research to Deliver Local Authority Projects
Declan Ryan (Organiser), Jack Hardwicke (Organiser), Deborah Mbofana (Organiser) & Sadie Beishon (Organiser)
25 Jul 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
Press/Media
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Campaigners call for popular Northampton footpath to reopen
2/10/23
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
Press/Media
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Bike recycling and coaching project receives funding boost
4/02/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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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