Sophie Burton is a British biomechanist and senior lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is a member of the Centre for Applied Sports Science & Medicine (CASSM). Her research focuses on sport biomechanics with particular interest in high-performance sports, including gymnastics.
Burton completed a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science with First-Class Honours. She is pursuing a PhD (MPhil/PhD) in Sport Biomechanics at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Burton teaches modules in sport and exercise biomechanics at Cardiff Metropolitan University, combining theoretical instruction with practical biomechanics laboratory techniques. She is a member of the Athena SWAN committee at her institution and serves on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.
Her research interests include the biomechanics of gymnastics, movement analysis in high-performance athletes, and technical development in junior and senior athletes. She has collaborated on international studies analyzing the high bar longswing in gymnasts across age groups.