Dr. Amanda Martindale

Biography

Amanda Martindale is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in enhancing professional judgment and decision-making expertise in high-performance contexts. With a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and extensive experience across various sports and performance domains, she provides psychology support to athletes, coaches, and teams. Her research interests include the use of performance psychology techniques, such as mindfulness interventions, to optimize performance across fields. Martindale is an active member of the Human Performance Science research group, collaborating with organizations like the Scottish Police Authority and the National Organ Retrieval Service to improve decision-making processes in critical environments. She is passionate about using her findings to inform her teaching in the MSc Performance Psychology program, ensuring her students are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge. Amanda has supervised numerous PhD students and has a track record of impactful research that translates complex psychological principles into practical applications.

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