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Physical Education

Short Description

I joined the staff of St Mary’s in 2001 and I am currently the course team leader for Physical Education B.Ed and MSc coordinator for the MSc in PE and Sport for Young People.

I teach Masters, BEd, Liberal Arts and PGCE students in the area of PE. In theory, I predominantly teach in the areas of physiology, psychology, health related PE, leadership, professional conduct and child development. In practical, I teach dance, swimming, gymnastics and games.

I am involved in the development and teaching of CPD courses in the area of PE.

I co-ordinate the MSc in PE and Sport for Young People, which is designed to improve the live of children and young people through sport.

I contribute to the MEd in the teaching of a module entitled ‘Current Issues and Future Directions in PE’ and also as a supervisor of dissertations.

I am also Advisor of Studies while serving on the student services committee.

Within college, I am keen to promote all student sport and I am the coach of the college netball team.

I coach Northern Ireland Senior netball team, and as coach I have qualified for 2 world cups and 3 commonwealth games. I have also coached the Northern Ireland Universities and Irish Universities combined teams.

Current Research

• Children’s physical activity levels, trends and preferences and the subsequent impact on health.
• Children’s fitness and reading age.
• Teacher well-being.
• Performance analysis in sports.
• Fitness profiling in university level Physical Education students.

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