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 is currently a PhD candidate through Coventry University.
He has worked in applied roles at AFC Bournemouth, GB Para Nordic Ski Team, Williams Innovation (part of the Williams F1 group), Red Bull Racing and with multiple World Record holder Johnny Huntington who reached the South Pole in 2025. He also has extensive experience as a lecturer at a range of universities in the United Kingdom. In addition to lecturing Phill is a CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist specialising in physiology and pedagogy.
Current Activity
Phill is a Senior Lecturer in sport and exercise physiology delivering undergraduate and postgraduate units on physiology, exercise prescription, supporting athletes and the undergraduate and postgraduate research project units. Phill is also research active and has led grant funded research on concussion in sport and is a PhD candidate researching behaviours and attitudes towards concussion in football. As a senior academic Phill sits on the institution’s Education Committee as well as undertaking roles on course and partnership approval panels.
Phill currently also works as a performance scientist and consultant with professional and amateur athletes and coaches in the United Kingdom and internationally. This year he is working with endurance athletes working towards world records in winter 2026/27 He also has experience testing and advising on new technologies for a range of international partners. He is also a supervisor and reviewer for those undertaking Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science Supervised Experience and sits on the Association’s Integrity Advisory Group.
Areas of Interest
- 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)
- CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Physiology & Pedagogy)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Accredited Clean Sport Advisor (UKAD)
Membership
Membership
- Professional Member of Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (MCASES)
Research
Research Interests:
- Concussion in sport
- Performance parameters in para-athletes
- Psycho-physiological responses to extreme environments
Communications:
- Wimshurst, Z., Molesley, E., Tibbert, S., Heritage, P. & Neil, G. (2024, November 20-21). Psychological Interventions in Biathlon. [Free Communication]. CASES Annual Conference, Coventry.
- Heritage, P., Oxford, S., Price, M. & Cotterill, S. (2024, November 20-21). Medical Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Concussion in English Soccer. [Free Communication]. CASES Annual Conference, Coventry.
- Heritage, P., Wimshurst, Z. & Newell, D. (2023, July 16-18). Examining the relationship between physical activity level and menopausal symptoms. [Free Communication]. European Congress of Psychology, Brighton. 10.1080/02640414.2021.1978748 Heritage, P. & Cotterill, S. (2022, September 14). Perceived psychological challenges impacting upon the performance of para-snowsport athletes. [Poster Presentation]. HSU Interschool Research Event, Bournemouth.
- Heritage, P (2022, July). 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:
- Wimshurst, Z., Molesley, E., Tibbert, S., Heritage, P. International Biathlon Union – Research Grant. (2022: External) €10,250.
- 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. Health Sciences University Match RCC Match Funding. (September 2021: Internal) £5,000.
- Heritage, P. and Wimshurst, Z. Health Sciences University Covid Research Grant. (June 2020: Internal) £1,500.
Awards
- 5 Slides in 5 Minutes Free Communication Award Winner, CASES Conference 2024
Contact details
Contact details
Contact Details and Socials
- Phone – 01202 436370
- Email – phill.heritage@hsu.ac.uk
- LinkedIn – Phillip Heritage
- Twitter – @phill_heritage
