I came into academia quite late in 1997 having served 9 years in the Royal Navy and taking part in several operations in the Middle East. I developed a passion for sport and exercise and studied at Staffordshire University, graduating and securing a position in what was then the Sports Performance Centre. Here with a small group of sports scientists we provided sports science support to regional and national athletes and I became an accredited member of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Within the team, we supplied consultancy to Stoke City Academy and Leicester Tigers RFU as well as many individual athletes from a wide range of sports. In 2005 I changed direction and took up a position delivering on the undergraduate programme leading modules specifically in the field of exercise physiology and sports nutrition. To remain current, I maintain my role as a practicing sports scientist having recently worked with Stoke City first team and Rapha Condor Professional Cycling Team.
Professional memberships and activities
Higher Education Academy Fellow
Academic qualifications
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Expertise
Sport and Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition.
Teaching
I lead and/or teach on exercise physiology modules at level 3, 4, 5 and 6. These modules are mainly in the field of sport and exercise physiology and sports nutrition and have also previously supported academic skills and research modules.
Publications
Bloomer, A., & Day. S. (2002). Improving performance in short distance cycling time trials using higher gearing and lower pedal rates. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(4), 261.