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Role in the University
Programme Manager Sport and Exercise Science (BSc).
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science – Physiology, Training Methods, Outdoor Fitness.
Tutor & Assessor for YMCA Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Awards.
Background
Studied Sport and Human Movement Studies at undergraduate level, and Outdoor Education at post-graduate level. Worked as personal trainer and manager in health and fitness clubs before moving into lecturing, initially at FE level then HE.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Qualified coach/leader in a range of activities including Mountain biking; road cycling; open-water swimming; canoeing; kayaking; mountain leadership; personal training.
Academic Interests
- Exercise Physiology
- Environmental Physiology
- Advanced Training Methods
- Personal Training
- Green Exercise
Research Interests
- Green Exercise
- Strength and conditioning
- Physical Activity and Health
Expertise
- Tutoring & Assessing vocational awards in fitness and training
- Mountain Bike Leadership
- Prescribing fitness programmes
- Swim technique analysis and coaching
- Physiological assessment and evaluation