Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences
Michael first studied BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science at the university of Essex. After graduating in 2016, he went onto pursue a Doctorate in Sports Science also at University of Essex.
Michael previously taught on the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science course within the Higher Education department at Loughborough College, where he taught on, Anatomy and Physiology, Research and Academic Skills, Research Methods, Nutrition and Physiology For health, Introduction to Exercise for Health, Exercise for health, Performance physiology and Dissertation Supervision.
Michael joined the University of Northampton Sport subject area in 2024 to create and deliver on exercise physiology topics, whist continuing his research in muscle near infrared spectroscopy and other health physiology topics.
Since joining the University of Northampton Michael has taken on the role of Deputy Head of subject (sport and public health) and sports science laboratory director alongside his teaching and research responsibilities.
Michael is a fellow of Higher education academy
Michael teaches across the subject areas including but not limited to: Sports and Exercise Science, health Science, Coaching Science and Physical Education. His content focuses on exercise physiology, pathophysiology, and human anatomy.
Michael’s main research areas are the 1) use of ‘Near Infrared Spectroscopy’ (mNIRS) to monitor muscle oxygen levels, and 2) exploring the effects that oxygen supplementation has on muscular performance.
Michael’s other research interests lie in physiological testing, the use and application of the VLAmax principle in exercise physiology, and wider interests in health physiology.
For publications, projects, datasets, research interests and activities, view Dr Michael Porter on Pure, the University of Northampton’s Research Explorer.