Sport and Exercise staff

Craig Newton

Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Physical Education

Craig Newton is a lecturer in Sports Coaching and Physical Education with over a decade of applied teaching experience in both primary and secondary school settings. His academic journey began with a Sports degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education at Newman University...

Chelsea Papworth

Lecturer for BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Chelsea is a member of The Society of Sports Therapist and has a range of clinical and sporting experience spanning the past 10 years. She has worked in basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, athletics and rugby, within the UK and Canada. Her primary roles included; lead Sports Therapist within a non-league football club, Sports...

Dr Peter Thain

Associate Professor and Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

As a Chartered Physiotherapist and Sports Therapist, Peter has over a decade of experience working in basketball, football and netball. Peter is currently the clinical lead for the Great Britain Senior Women's Basketball Team, overseeing all performance and medical services. He has travelled the globe working at the...