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Dr Emily Ryall has written and lectured in the philosophy of sport, games and play for over 25 years on topics that range from good governance in sport, the implementation of technology in sports officiating, and the value of games and play as part of a good life.
She is author of several books including, ‘Philosophy of Sport: Key Questions’, ‘Reimagining Talent Development in Sport’, ‘The Philosophy of Play, and ‘Critical Thinking for Sports Students’. She is a former Chair of the British Philosophy of Sport Association, and on the editorial boards for the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, and Sport, Ethics and Philosophy. She sits on the Rules, Standards and Ethics (SERC) advisory committee for UK Athletics and a RFU Disciplinary Panel. She has also worked closely with the sports mediation organisation, Sports Resolutions, and has worked with UK Sport to audit sports culture and values.
Dr Emily Ryall is the School Research Lead for Health, Education and Science. She is also co-course leader for the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise and has successfully supervised PhD and Professional Doctorate students to completion.
Dr Emily Ryall teaches across courses on topics such as contemporary issues in sport and research methods.
Dr Emily Ryall has previously led EU funded projects on good governance in sport, and has contributed towards policy and position statements for sports governing bodies on the eligibility of transgender athletes and the Enhanced Games.
She is also working with PhD students focusing on ethical questions around participating in dangerous sport, ethical culture and values in elite gymnastics, the impact of technology on sports officiating, and the concept of play in China.
Editorial board member for the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport
Editorial board member for Sport, Ethics and Philosophy
Advisory member on UK Athletics' Standards, Ethics and Rules Committee
Panel member on the RFU Inclusion and Diversity Disciplinary Panel
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