Dr Andrew Cooke

Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science

a.m.cooke@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 388250

Dr Andrew Cooke

Andy is a member of the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance at 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ. He has a BSc in Sport Science (91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ, 2004-2007) and a PhD in Psychophysiology (University of Birmingham, 2007-2010). Andy worked as an ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham (2010-2012), before returning to 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï as a Lecturer in the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (2013-Present). His research employs a multi-measure approach (e.g., brain, eyes, heart and muscles) to investigate: a) the psychophysiological mechanisms underpinning human performance; and b) psychophysiological interventions to enhance performance (e.g., neurofeedback training). It covers a range of performance domains including sport (e.g., preparatory cortical activity distinguishes successful from unsuccessful golf putts), health (e.g., effects of neurofeedback on the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease), and transportation (e.g., effects of gaze-training on driving), and has been supported by a variety of funders (e.g., ESRC, NHS, AXA insurance, England and Wales Cricket Board). 

Location: Room G302.1, George Building, School of Sport Health & Exercise Sciences

Email: a.m.cooke@bangor.ac.uk

Bio: I am a lecturer conducting research in Psychophysiology, Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition. I am particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms that underpin human performance, and psychophysiological interventions to enhance performance (e.g., brain training). I work with a number of high-profile organisations in sport, business and health. I am a member of the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) and lead the Psychophysiology of Performance Laboratory (POP-Lab).

IPEP webpage:

POP-Lab webpage:

  • PGCert (Distinction) - Higher Education
  • PhD - Psychophysiology
    University of Birmingham,
  • BSc (Hons) First Class - Sport Science
    University of Wales, Bangor,

Andy teaches on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules including:

JXH-1055 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

JXH-2054 Psychophysiology of Sport and Exercise

JXH-3031 & JXC-3031 Stress and Performance

JXH-4101 Performing under Pressure

He also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and dissertations in performance psychology, psychophysiology and skill aquisition.

My primary research interests are in:

a) the psychophysiological mechanisms underpinning human performance.

b) psychophysiological interventions to enhance performance (e.g., neurofeedback training).

I apply these interests to a range of performance domains including sport, health/rehabilitation, business and transportation.

I am interested in supervising PhD projects related to skill acquisition, performance psychology and/or psychophysiology.

2024

  • Published
    Cooke, A., Hindle, J., Lawrence, C., Bellomo, E., Pritchard, A. W., MacLeod, C., Martin-Forbes, P., Jones, S., Bracewell, M., Linden, D. & Mehler, D., Sept 2024, In: Neurophysiologie Clinique/Clinical Neurophysiology. 54, 5, 102997.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Henderson, J., Kavussanu, M., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., May 2024, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 72, 102592.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., 7 Aug 2024, The Conversation.
    Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

2023

  • Published
    Forster, K., Maister, L., Wimpory, D., Cooke, A. & Gallicchio, G., 28 Jun 2023.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
  • E-pub ahead of print
    Toolis, T., Cooke, A., Laaksonen, M. & McGawley, K., 9 May 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology. 23 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Sabattini, L., Gallicchio, G., Marcora, S., Piras, A. & Cooke, A., Jul 2023.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
  • Published
    Park, S. H., Lam, W.-K., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Capio, C. & Masters, R., 4 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Cognitive Psychology. 35, 5, p. 571-577 7 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

  • Published
    Ring, C., Kavussanu, M. & Cooke, A., Apr 2022, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 44, 2, p. 86-93 8 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Hoskens, M., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Capio, C. & Masters, R., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. 151, 6, p. 1306–1324
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

  • Published
    Mottola, F., Blanchfield, A., Hardy, J. & Cooke, A., Jul 2021, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 55, 101944.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Pillai, J. S., Blanchfield, A. & Cooke, A., 1 Feb 2021, In: The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. 5, 1, p. 56-68
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Sidhu, A. & Cooke, A., Jan 2021, In: Experimental Brain Research. 239, 1, p. 301–313
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Shi, X., Kavussanu, M., Cooke, A., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., Jul 2021, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 55, 101953.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Kavussanu, M., Cooke, A. & Jones, M., 13 Oct 2021, Oxford Handbook of Psychology and Competition. Garcia, S., Tor, A. & Elliot, A. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 545-568 24 p. (The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition).
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Published
    Hoskens, M., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Capio, C. & Masters, R., 1 Feb 2021, In: The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. p. 21-31
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Cooke, A., Lawrence, C., Bellomo, E., Pritchard, A., MacLeod, C., Martin-Forbes, P., Mehler, D., Jones, S., Bracewell, M. & Hindle, J., 29 Jun 2020, Springer Nature.
    Research output: Other contribution
  • Published
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Cooke, A. & Woodman, T., Aug 2020, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 42, 4, p. 323-335
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Park, S. H., Lam, W.-K., Hoskens, M., Uiga, L., Cooke, A. & Masters, R., 31 Jan 2020, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 46
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Bellomo, E., Cooke, A., Gallicchio, G., Ring, C. & Hardy, J., Sept 2020, In: Psychophysiology. 57, 9, e13586.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Hoskens, M., Bellomo, E., Uiga, L., Cooke, A. & Masters, R., 30 May 2020, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 48, 101668.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Ryu, D., Cooke, A., Bellomo, E. & Woodman, T., Oct 2020, In: Accident Analysis and Prevention. 146, 105755.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

  • Published
    Gorgulu, R., Cooke, A. & Woodman, T., Apr 2019, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 41, 2, p. 82-95 14 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Zur, I., Cooke, A., Woodman, T., Neil, R. & Udewitz, R., 3 Jul 2019, In: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 31, 3, p. 285-302
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Mottola, F., Blanchfield, A., Hardy, J. & Cooke, A., Jul 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Beattie, S., Hardy, L., Cooke, A. & Gucciardi, D., 21 Nov 2019, Skill Acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice. Routledge, p. 255-270
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A. & Ring, C., 1 Feb 2019, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 8, 1, p. 1-6 6 p., 1.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
  • Published
    Sidhu, A. & Cooke, A., 26 Nov 2019, In: The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. 3, 1, p. 21 1 p., 16.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
  • Published
    Hoskens, M., Bellomo, E., Cooke, A. & Masters, R., Jul 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Hoskens, M., Uiga, L., Cooke, A. & Masters, R., 26 Nov 2019, In: The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. p. 22 1 p., 18.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., MacLeod, C., Pritchard, A., Bellomo, E., Lawrence, C., Martin-Forbes, P., Bracewell, R., Linden, D., Mehler, D., Jones, S. & Hindle, J., 25 May 2019.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., 26 Nov 2019, In: The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science. 3, 1, p. 13 14 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
  • Published
    Roberts, R., Cooke, A., Woodman, T., Hupfeld, H., Barwood, C. & Manley, H., Feb 2019, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 8, 1, p. 93-105
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Jul 2018, In: Psychophysiology. 55, 7, 12 p., e13070.
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Bellomo, E., Cooke, A. & Hardy, J., 1 Jun 2018, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 40, 3, p. 135-145
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., Bellomo, E., Gallicchio, G. & Ring, C., Oct 2018, Handbook of Sport Neuroscience and Psychophysiology. Carlstedt, R. (ed.). New York: Routledge, p. 282-303 22 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2017

  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M. & Ring, C., Jul 2017.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Zhang, S., Roberts, R., Cooke, A. & Woodman, T., 2017, Journal of Sports Sciences. sup1 ed. Vol. 35. p. s12
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., 2017, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. p. 89-102
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., May 2017.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Oct 2017.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Beattie, S., Dempsey, C., Roberts, R., Woodman, T. & Cooke, A., May 2017, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 6, 2, p. 199-214
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Feb 2016, In: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 5, 1, p. 14-24
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Mar 2016.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

2015

  • Published
    Gallicchio, G., Cooke, A. & Ring, C., Apr 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • Published
    Ring, C., Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., McIntyre, D. & Masters, R., Jan 2015, In: Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 16, 1, p. 118-127
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., Gallicchio, G., Kavussanu, M., Willoughby, A., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., Jul 2015, In: Psychophysiology. 52, 7, p. 977-981
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

  • Published
    Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., Gallicchio, G., Willoughby, A., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., 1 Apr 2014, In: Psychophysiology. 51, 4, p. 374-384
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

  • Published
    Vine, S., Moore, L., Cooke, A., Ring, C. & Wilson, M., 1 Nov 2013, In: International Journal of Sport Psychology. 44, 4, p. 367-386
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., 2013, In: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 6, 1, p. 122-138
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., 1 Apr 2013, In: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 35, 2, p. 132-143
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Moore, L. J., Vine, S. J., Cooke, A., Ring, C. & Wilson, M. R., Jul 2012, In: Psychophysiology. 49, 7, p. 1005-1015
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

  • Published
    Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., 1 Mar 2011, In: Biological Psychology. 86, 3, p. 370-378
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  • Published
    Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., McIntyre, D., Boardley, I. D. & Ring, C., Aug 2011, In: Psychophysiology. 48, 8, p. 1146-1156
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

  • Published
    Cooke, A., Kavussanu, M., McIntyre, D. & Ring, C., Nov 2010, In: Psychophysiology. 47, 6, p. 1109-1118
    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2025

  • Organisations: North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Charity, 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ

    Attendees: Heather Arrowsmith (CEO-NWAA), David Briggs (Operations Director-NWAA), Dr Marley Willegers, Dr Andy Cooke, Prof Tim Woodman (91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ), Steve Bell (CI & NWAA Paramedic), NWAA Clinical Team (Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics)

    Output:

    Formal launch of the NWAA Performance Psychology Project held on April 3rd at Barton Air Base. The event introduced the aims, methodology, and participation process to NWAA clinicians, and featured a recorded presentation for wider accessibility. Presentations covered the research context, study design, and participation requirements.

    Key outcomes included:

    Recruitment of 11 participants (25% of clinical cohort to date)

    Launch of social media communications showcasing the IPEP–NWAA collaboration (including a group photo of attendees)

    Distribution of Participant Information Sheets and digital/paper consent forms

    Recorded video made available for ongoing participant engagement (Part 1:

    Project Context; Part 2: Study Aims and Participation Details)

    The event marked the beginning of participant enrolment and data collection, and laid the groundwork for continued engagement with NWAA’s critical care clinical team.

    3 Apr 2025

    Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)

  • Organisations: North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Charity, 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ

    Attendees: Heather Arrowsmith (CEO-NWAA), David Briggs (Operations Director-NWAA), Dr Marley Willegers, Dr Andy Cooke (91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ)

    Output:

    Due to a delay in project launch resulting from HRA ethical review timelines, NWAA agreed to fund a 3-month extension to enable continuity in research delivery. This includes salary support (1.0 FTE) for Chief Investigator Dr Marley Willegers to complete data analysis, disseminate findings to academic and operational audiences, and lead future grant capture activity aimed at sustaining and scaling the performance psychology package for critical care teams.

    13 Mar 2025 – 30 Mar 2025

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

2024

  • Interview on the Coach Noah Talks golf science podcast discussing IPEP research on the psychophysiological mechanisms that underpin the pressure-performance relationship, and psychophysiological interventions to enhance performance.

    20 May 2024

    Links:

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

2023

  • BBC Sport Article previewing the Ryder Cup featuring quotes and with a focus on IPEP golf research.

    26 Sep 2023

    Links:

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

  • Interview about IPEP research on the psychophysiological patterns that characterize golf putts, and the potential of neurofeedback training.

    17 Sep 2023

    Links:

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

  • Podcast interview featuring IPEP research on the neuroscience of aiming

    23 Jul 2023

    Links:

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

2022

  • BU-IIA training and networking conference 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ

    19 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)

  • BU-IIA project meeting with Healthwise Wales

    13 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)

  • Public Health Wales Behavioral Science Unit Presentation

    12 Oct 2022

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)

  • In this project we will increase understanding of variability in human behaviour during the various phases of Wales’ COVID-19 response and post COVID recovery. We will also shed light on how individual differences influence psychological well-being over time, as the Welsh population continues to adapt to new ways of life in this post-COVID recovery phase. The project will allow us to provide recommendations to the Welsh Government with a view to optimizing their messaging to maximise positive behavioural outcomes (e.g., prosocial behaviours, rule adherence) and minimise costs to health and well-being (e.g., problems associated with high stress) in the population.

    Funding awarded through the 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £47,535

    4 May 2022 – 30 Apr 2023

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

2018

  • Article in the "i" newspaper

    4 Oct 2018

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

  • Article for The Conversation

    28 Sep 2018

    Links:

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

  • Live interview on BBC Radio Wales about Neurofeedback and the Ryder Cup

    28 Sep 2018

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

2015

  • Article about my research in the Daily Post newspaper

    6 Jan 2015

    Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)

  • 01/07/2025 – 15/10/2025 (Not started)

  • 01/11/2022 – 19/08/2023 (Finished)

01/2019: Economic & Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Fund (£9,984). The psychology of hazard perception. Role = Principal Investigator.

02/2017: England and Wales Cricket Board (£40,000). Profiling and enhancing performance under pressure in elite cricketers. Role = Co-Investigator

01/2017: AXA (€130,000). How to reduce the risk of accidents in driving: The effect of gaze-contingent perceptual training on driving safety. Role = Academic Mentor  

10/2015: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (£57,060). EEG Neurofeedback to improve motor function in Parkinson’s. Role = Principal Investigator

10/2014: European Social Fund (£6,480). All in the head: Neural underpinnings of Plane-Easy learning in golf. Role = Co-Principal Investigator  

09/2014: NEURODEM Cymru (£5,964). Neurofeedback in Parkinson’s disease. Role = Co-Investigator

07/2014: English Institute of Sport (£58,700). Psychophysiological profiling of elite coaches. Role = Co-Investigator

04/2013: National Institute for Social Care & Health Research (£22,637). Research equipment award. Role = Co-Principal Investigator

11/2011: Economic & Social Research Council (£79,301). The social and cognitive neuroscience of performance under pressure. Role = Named Researcher

10/2010: Economic & Social Research Council (£82,154). The winner takes it all versus all for one and one for all: The social neuroscience of individual and intergroup competition. Role = Principal Investigator

Outside of work, Andy enjoys watching and participating in sport, where he tries to employ the performance-optimization techniques that he researches.