I graduated from Staffordshire University with BSc. (1st Class Hons.) in Sport and Exercise Sciences in July 2000 and took on the role of Sports Performance Officer at the within the university. I enrolled on the BASES Supervised Experience programme and was accredited with BASES (Physiological Support) in 2007. I am also a qualified (level 3) coach with the Association of British Cycle Coaches.
Areas of interest include exercise physiology, sports nutrition, training principles and the use of ergogenic aids to improve sports performance. My sporting interests revolve mainly around endurance/individual sports but in particular I am a keen cyclist that has competed for many years, most recently in off-road disciplines.
Academic qualifications
BSc. Sport and Exercise Sciences
Professional Membership and Activities
BASES accredited (physiological support)
Expertise
My expertise is as a Lecturer and Support Worker in Sport and Exercise Physiology
Enterprise and Commerical Activities
Assist in the supervision of students in the sports performance clinic, “Peak Condition”
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/academic_depts/pse/facilities/peakcondition/index.jsp
Research interests
The use of technology to improve cycle-sport performance.
The use of ergogenic aids / dietary supplements to improve sports performance
The use of training methods to improve sports performance
Teaching
Level 3:
The role of sports science in understanding sports performance
Level 4:
Introduction to physiology and nutrition for sport and exercise
Developing research skills in sport and exercise
Level 5:
Physiological assessment and intervention
Research and graduate employability in sport and exercise
PE or youth sport placement
Level 6:
Sports nutrition
Principles of training and exercise prescription
Research and professional development 3
Sports development and coaching placement
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.