Biography
Phill graduated from Aberystwyth University with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and Bangor University with a MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology and University of Dundee with a PGCert in Medical Education also achieving fellowship with the Higher Education Academy and Chartered Scientist status.
He has worked AFC Bournemouth and as a lecturer at a range of universities and sports teams in the United Kingdom. In addition to lecturing Phill is a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist specialising in physiology and brings experience from working with a range of sports, ages and levels of ability.
Current Activity
Phill is senior lecturer in physiology and health promotion. He also the Univeristy College’s Human Performance Services focusing on health assessments and sports performance. During this he works with local and national coaches, athletes and support staff. Phill is also research active leading grant funded research on concussion in sport and conducting a PhD on behaviours and attitudes towards concussion in football.
He currently also works as a performance scientist and consultant with professional and amateur athletes and coaches in the UK and internationally. Phill also tests new technology for a range of international partners and is currently undertaking trials in VO2 max prediction for healthcare, and about to trial new technology to help diagnose concussion in athletes.
Areas of Interest
- Areas of Interest/Expertise
- High Performance Support
- Applied sport and exercise physiology
- Concussion in sport
- Physiology of endurance and para-performance.
Qualifications 
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Aberystwyth University)
- PGCert Medical Education (University of Dundee)
- MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology (Bangor University)
- BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Accredited Anti-Doping Advisor (UKAD)
Membership
Membership
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
Research
Research Interests:
- Performance parameters in para-athletes
- Concussion in sport
- Psycho-physiological responses to extreme environments
Communications:
- Heritage, P (2022, September 16). Medical Professional’s Knowledge and
Understanding of Concussion in Football – Preliminary Analysis. [Presentation]. AECC UC Interschool Research Event, Bournemouth. - Heritage, P. & Cotterill, S. (2022, September 14). Perceived psychological challenges impacting upon the performance of para-snowsport athletes. [Poster Presentation]. AECC UC Interschool Research Event, Bournemouth.
- Heritage, P (2022, July). Professional Medical Professional’s Knowledge and Understanding of Concussion in Football. [Poster Presentation]. Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences Conference, Coventry.
- Horsley, L., Heritage, P., Thurston, J. & Taylor, A. (2021, November 16-18). Examining the relationship between physical activity level and menopausal symptoms. [Poster Presentation]. BASES Annual Conference, Leicester. 10.1080/02640414.2021.1978748
- Heritage, P. & Cotterill, S. (2021, November 16-18). Perceived psychological challenges impacting upon the performance of para-snowsport athletes. [Poster Presentation]. BASES Annual Conference, Leicester. 10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688
- Heritage, P. & Cotterill, S. (2021, November 16-18). Perceived psychological challenges impacting upon the performance of para-snowsport athletes. [Poster Presentation]. 15th ISSP World Congress, Taipei.
- Heritage, P. (2019, November 19-20). Effects of Periodised Resistance Training on an ultra-endurance runner with localized Scleroderma (Morphea). [Poster Presentation]. BASES Annual Conference, Leicester. 10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688
Grants:
- Heritage, P., Oxford, S., Atkinson, M., de Rose, A., Cotterill, S., Wimshurst, Z. and Segal, S. Royal College of Chiropractors Innovation Research Grant. (September 2021: External) £15,000
- Heritage, P., Oxford, S., Atkinson, M., de Rose, A., Cotterill, S., Wimshurst, Z. and Segal, S. AECC University College Match RCC Match Funding. (September 2021: Internal) £5,000
- Heritage, P. and Wimshurst, Z. AECC University College Covid Research Grant. (June 2020: Internal) £1,500
Contact details
Contact details
Contact Details and Socials
- Phone – 01202 436370
- Email – pheritage@aecc.ac.uk
- LinkedIn – Phill Heritage
- Twitter – @phill_heritage
- Instagram – @madventuresofphill
