Dr Chris Kite is an early career researcher and a senior lecturer of public health and health studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Following a lifelong interest in sport, Chris was awarded first-class honours in his BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree, followed by a distinction at MRes level from the University of Wolverhampton. It was during employment as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Wolverhampton that Chris gained his PGCE, and the focus of his teaching and research interests shifted from sport to health. Accordingly, Chris teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes on the Health Studies programme, supervises project students  and assessing students in a range of assessments. 

Chris completed his PhD at Aston University (2021) which investigated the effectiveness of exercise as a treatment strategy in the management of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). He has collaborated on international research projects, and supervised numerous postgraduate projects to completion, leading to a growing body of published work. Alongside his senior lecturer role, Chris holds honorary research posts at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry University, and Chester Medical School where his research on exercise in the management PCOS, and other metabolic conditions has continued.

• Women's Health - particularly the health of women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Physical activity for prevention and rehabilitation in non-communicable disease
• Metabolic health (including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and PCOS)
• Remote monitoring and delivery of physical activity/rehabilitation interventions
• Impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviours
• Behaviour change
• Exercise and rehabilitation
• Weight management
• Evaluation of clinical services
• Systematic review and meta-analyses

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

PhD Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, 2021

PGCE Post-compulsory education (M-level), University of Wolverhampton, 2016

MRes Sport (distinction), University of Wolverhampton, 2015

BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (first class), University of Wolverhampton, 2014

Level 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Instructor Qualification, BACPR, 2020

Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients, Active IQ, 2018

Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral, Active IQ, 2018

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, Active IQ, 2017

 Journal Publications

1. Shea, S., Lionis, C., Atkinson, L., Kite, C., Lagojda, L., Chaggar, S.S., Kyrou, I. and Randeva, H.S. (2023). Support Needs and Coping Strategies in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): A Multidisciplinary Approach to Potential Unmet Challenges beyond Pharmacological Treatment. Livers, 3(1), pp.1-20. 

2. Kite, C., Parkes, E., Taylor, S. R., Davies, R. W., Lagojda, L., Brown, J. E., ... & Randeva, H. S. (2022). Time to Load Up–Resistance Training Can Improve the Health of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Scoping Review. Medical Sciences, 10(4), 53.

3. Kite, C., Atkinson, L., McGregor, G., Clark, C.C., Randeva, H.S. and Kyrou, I., (2023). Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation—Identifying Constructs for Increasing Physical Activity Behaviours in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), p.2309. 

4. Denton F, Waddell A, Kite C., Hesketh, K., Atkinson, L., Cocks, M., Jones, H., Randeva, H., Davenport, N., Powell, R., Clark, C., Kyrou, I., Harwood, A. E., & McGregor, G. (2023). Remote maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (MAINTAIN): A protocol for a randomised feasibility study. Digital Health, 9, p.1-13.  

5. Shea, S., Lionis, C., Kite, C., Atkinson, L., Chaggar, S.S., Randeva, H. S., & Kyrou, I. (2021). Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and potential links to depression, anxiety and chronic stress. Biomedicines, 9(11).
6. Atkinson, L., Kite, C., McGregor, G., James, T., Clark, C.C.T., Randeva, H. S., & Kyrou, I. (2021). Uncertainty, anxiety and isolation: Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown as a woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Journal of Personalized Medicine, 11(952).
7. Kite, C., Atkinson, L., McGregor, G., Clark, C.C.T., Brown, J.E., Kyrou, I., & Randeva, H. (2021). Sleep disruption and depression, stress and anxiety levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during the lockdown measures for COVID-19 in the UK. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 35.
8. Kite, C., Lagojda, L., Clark, C.C.T., Uthman, O., Denton, F., McGregor, G., Harwood, A.E., Atkinson, L., Broom, D.R., Kyrou, I, & Randeva, H. (2021). Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Due to Enforced COVID-19-Related Lockdown and Movement Restrictions: A Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 5251.
9. Prince, S. A., Cardilli, L., Reed, J. L., Saunders, T. J., Kite, C., Douillette, K., ... & Buckley, J. P. (2020). A comparison of self-reported and device measured sedentary behaviour in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 17(1), 1-17.
10. Dallaway, A., Kite, C., Griffen, C., Duncan, M., Tallis, J., Renshaw, D., & Hattersley, J. (2020). Age-related degeneration of the lumbar paravertebral muscles: Systematic review and three-level meta-regression. Experimental Gerontology, 133, 110856.
11. Kite, C., Lahart, I. M., Afzal, I., Broom, D. R., Randeva, H., Kyrou, I., & Brown, J. E. (2019). Exercise, or exercise and diet for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Systematic reviews, 8(1), 51.
12. Kite, C. S., & Nevill, A. (2017). The predictors and determinants of inter-seasonal success in a professional soccer team. Journal of human kinetics, 58(1), 157-167.

Book chapters

• Lahart, I. M., Metsios, G. & Kite, C. (2018). Chapter 5: Physical Activity and Health. In, Draper, N. & Stratton, G. (Eds). Physical Activity: A Multi-disciplinary Introduction. London, UK: Routledge.

Chris was previously a placement co-ordinator for a health and exercise undergraduate programme. This role was utilised to develop strong partnerships with relevant external stakeholders for student placements, but also in the development and evaluation of new cancer rehabilitation and falls prevention services across Shropshire and Powys.

Chris is currently delivering patient facing weight management interventions for local NHS trusts - alongside patient education and instruction, Chris places an emphasis on developing social support groups to nurture positive results.

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ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris-Kite

ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1342-274X