Speaking and Engagements
Dr. Leanne Jaye is a passionate speaker with expertise in academia, research, and childhood movement development. Earning her PhD while working full-time and pregnant, she now balances life as a mother of four. With experience in lecturing, research, assessment development and policy, she is dedicated to equipping students and professionals with the tools and confidence to reach their full potential and finish with excellence.
Dr. Leanne Jaye’s talks explore academic excellence, the bridge between research and practice, childhood movement, and the realities of juggling multiple roles. Whether at conferences, panels, or workshops, she inspires and informs with her knowledge and lived experience.
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Research to Real-World Impact
Dr. Leanne Jaye has presented her research
to a number of national and international audiences.
British Heart Foundation – Motor competence: The forgotten pathway to improved cardiovascular health.
England, UK
Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Activity of Primary School Children in a Deprived and Ethnically Diverse Area in England: A Primary School Teachers' Perspective.
International Motor Development Research Consortium; UK and Ireland Motor Development Group.
England, UK
The Mediating Role of Perceived Motor Competence in a Child's Health Trajectory.
The 2nd Assembly of the International Consortium of Motor Development Research.
South Carolina, USA
Fundamental Movement Skills, Physical Activity and Obesity;
the PhD Journey so Far.
BASES - European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC) Conference.
Nottingham, UK
Fundamental Movement Skills Proficiency of the UK Child Population During Early Childhood and Middle Childhood.
Understanding fundamental movement skill development and physical activity in primary school children from different ethnic backgrounds.
Dublin, Ireland
Understanding fundamental movement skill development and physical activity in primary school children from different ethnic backgrounds.
BASES Division of Physical Activity for Health Divisional Day.
Coventry, UK
Mediating Mechanisms of Children's Health Trajectory in Practice; the Role of Perceived Motor Competence and Health-Related Fitness.
The Society of Sports Therapists Annual General Meeting.
London, UK
Bruce Hobbs Travelling Scholarship - A Sports Therapist's Experience at The World Transplant Games, Mar del Plata, Argentina.
Dr. Leanne Jaye is available for a variety of speaking engagements, including:
Keynote Speeches
Inspiring and thought-provoking talks for conferences and events.
Panel Discussions
Engaging in expert discussions on academia, research, and childhood movement development.
Workshops & Seminars
Interactive sessions for students, educators, and professionals.
University & School Lectures
Guest lectures on childhood development, research, and academic success.
Motivational Talks
Sharing her academic journey, from failing her AS exams to a First Class BSc, Distinction in her MSc and being awarded a PhD. She also speaks on balancing a PhD, career, and motherhood to inspire resilience and excellence.
If you would like to book Dr. Leanne Jaye as a speaker for another event, please get in touch.