Postgraduate Sports Science Networking Event

Location
Block 2, Dubai, Dubai International Academic City
Dates
Wednesday 8 December 2021 (17:00)
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Join our Postgraduate Sports Science Networking Event to meet with three of our leading Academics in the field of Sports Science, connect with fellow  professionals in this field and hear more about their respective areas of research. This is also a great opportunity to discover more about our new MSc Sports Science programmes running in January and September 2022.

This event will take place on campus, further details will be shared upon booking.

Find out more about our MSc Physical Education and Wellbeing programme hereFind out more about our MSc Sports Coaching programme here

Meet the Experts

 

Dr Mark Griffiths, Lecturer in Sport Pedagogy

Mark qualified as a PE Teacher from the West London Institute in 1990. After lectureships at the Universities of Kingston and Oxford Brookes, he went on to study for a PhD in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy before joining Birmingham in 2009. Mark has published research papers in scientific journals as well as reviews and book chapters in the fields of sport pedagogy, professional development, and research methodology. He has received research grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, The Society for Educational Research, The Football Association, UK Athletics, and Sports Coach UK. 

Read more about Dr Mark Griffiths here

Dr Matt Bridge, Senior Lecturer in Coaching & Applied Sports Science

Matt Bridge

Dr Matt Bridge is the Deputy Head of School of the world-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham.  Working in coaching and applied sports science for over twenty years he is focused on the interaction of coaching and science in applied sport settings.  He leads the School’s International Strategy and is responsible for developing our partnerships with leading global institutions.  Prior to being Deputy Head of School, he was Head of Education and has contributed to degree programme leadership.

Matt has worked with professional and amateur sports teams, coaches and athletes in a range of coaching and consultancy roles and is Chair of British Universities and Colleges Golf.

Read more about Dr Matt Bridge