Interests
My research in sport and exercise psychology aims to advance knowledge on how sport impacts human development and how human development impacts sport. In this work I have focused on a range of topics, including: equality, diversity and inclusion; safety in sport; human rights; sustainability; and sport during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
Contributions to the fight against COVID-19
SPORT vs COVID Project
SPORT vs COVID helps promote recovery among people across the globe at risk of suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
https://thesportcensus.co.uk/sport-vs-covid [Email: SPORTvsCOVID@abertay.ac.uk]
Research Articles
The COVID-19 pandemic and Olympic/Paralympic athletes
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/repository/the-covid-19-pandemic-and-olympicparalympic-athletes-developmental-challenges-and-possibilities-in-times-of-a-global-crisis-transition/
- rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/publications/the-covid-19-pandemic-and-olympicparalympic-athletes-developmenta
- https://covid19.elsevierpure.com/en/publications/the-covid-19-pandemic-and-olympicparalympic-athletes-developmenta
- https://library.olympics.com/Default/doc/SYRACUSE/470520/the-covid-19-pandemic-and-olympic-paralympic-athletes-developmental-challenges-and-possibilities-in-
- https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/kb/covid-19#research
The impact of the closure and reopening of golf courses in the United Kingdom on wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/repository/the-impact-of-the-closure-and-reopening-of-golf-courses-in-the-united-kingdom-on-wellbeing-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-multi-study-approach/
- rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/publications/the-impact-of-the-closure-and-reopening-of-golf-courses-in-the-un
Investigating coaching behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/repository/investigating-coaching-behaviors-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-case-study-within-a-case-study/
- rke.abertay.ac.uk/en/publications/investigating-coaching-behaviors-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-c
SPORT vs COVID
- Lavallee, D. et al. (2021). SPORT vs COVID: A project where sports people help promote recovery among people negatively impacted by COVID-19. Journal of Loss and Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2021.1956703
Datasets
Golf-related engagement during COVID-19 quarantine restrictions (4-12th May 2020)
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/repository/data-report-golf-related-engagement-during-covid-19-quarantine-restrictions-4-12th-may-2020/
- https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/pnvv34cm37/1
The impact of the closure and reopening of golf courses in the United Kingdom on wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/repository/the-impact-of-the-closure-and-reopening-of-golf-courses-in-the-united-kingdom-on-wellbeing-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-multi-study-approach/
- https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/58ddw589hr/1
House of Lords Select Committee
Inquiry: A National Plan for Sport and Recreation
- https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/22015/pdf/
Research Communication
Universities Scotland: Abertay launches sport welfare resource amid COVID-19
- www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/abertay-launches-sport-welfare-resource-amid-covid-19/
University Business: What Universities are doing to ensure their sports facilities are fit for purpose during Covid-19
- universitybusiness.co.uk/sports-leisure/sports-facilities-back-in-the-game-university-business/
Clearing 2020: Higher Education and Covid-19
- www.theguardian.com/education/2020/aug/22/how-am-i-going-to-meet-anyone-student-societies-and-clubs-race-to-go-digital
Times Higher Education HE and ME Interview, December 2017
- www.timeshighereducation.com/people/interview-david-lavallee-abertay-university
Outreach
- Sports IntegriTay is a free set of resources created by students, with support from Bell Street Ventures, for sports organisations
www.abertay.ac.uk/business/sports-integritay
- Sports Forensic is project delivered in collaboration with INTERPOL, Police Scotland and KPMG that aims to help protect the positive impact of sport.
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/business/sports-forensic [Email: SportsFactTank@abertay.ac.uk]
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