Mr Robert Rowland
Summary
Senior Teaching Fellow (Strength and Conditioning)
Course Lead: MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
Biography
I joined the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the 1024ºË¹¤³§ in October 2018. I am an experienced pracitioner in the area of sports science and stength & conditioning, with over a decade of applied experience. I have worked with athletes competing at national and international level, across team-based and individual sports. Prior to leading the S&C programme for the university sport scholars, I worked in professional football across Premier League and EFL academies, managing athletic development programmes. I have a strong interest in coach, athlete relationships and the development of early-career practitioners.
I completed my post-graduate MSc in Strength and Conditioning in 2014 from Middlesex University.
Research interests
I am currently undertaking research as part of a Professional Doctorate, using novel qualitative approaches to support the gender-diversity of applied S&C practitioners. I supervise both UG and PGT research projects within the discipline of strength and conditioning including:
- Velocity-based training
- Cueing for olympic weighlifting
- Electromyography across gym-based movements
- Strength, power and speed relationships
Teaching responsibilities
I am the course lead for MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabiliation. I also teach across BSc Sport and Exercise Science, and BSc Sport, Health and Exercise Science (Dual Award) within the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences.
Level 7
- Strength and Conditioning Practice - Module Coordinator
- Strength and Conditioning Development - Module Coordinator
- Research Development and Practice - Project Supervisor
Level 6
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning - Module Coordinator
- Professional Development
- Project - Project Supervisor
Level 5
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise and Health
- Work-Based Learning (Dual Award)
Level 4
- Intoduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology