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Dr Colin Lewis

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Dr Colin Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SPS). Colin is an academic member of staff, contributing to the BSc Sport Coaching and BSc Physical Education programmes at Liverpool John Moores University. In 2020, Colin formed part of the Physical Education team that was nominated by the students for the Amazing Course Team Award at the 2020 Amazing Teaching Awards. He is also the Year Tutor for Level 4 on the PE programme. Colin is also the Link Tutor for the Sports Coaching and Performance programme at Nelson and Colne College.

Colin completed his PhD at Liverpool John Moores University in January 2017. Under the supervision of Dr Simon Roberts, his thesis examined how gendered issues are associated with the complexities of formal coach education. His academic journey also includes an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Manchester Metropolitan University and a BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching Development from Liverpool John Moores University. Additionally, he holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGCert) and is a recognised Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Currently, Colin is currently supervising two PhD students, with research focusing on exploring the caring relationship present within coaching and body image in educational settings.

He is an active researcher in the areas of gender-based violence and equality/equity in sport, care, coach education, and disability sport. He is a member of the LJMU Coaching and Pedagogy Research Group and the Football Exchange. Additionally, he is a male champion of the LJMU Football Exchange Women's Network and is also the lead of the the EDI Group F Panel. Finally, Colin is a member of the Disability Sport and Physical Activity Network (DisSPA), the Student Engagement Working Group (SEWG), and also the Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity Network (PESSPA).

In addition to his academic and research roles, Colin is also the Head Researcher for Sports Interactive Games (Football Manager) for the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division.

As a UEFA B licensed coach, Colin has worked at Tranmere Rovers FC, Everton Ladies FC and within their Girls Centre of Excellence, and at Liverpool Feds Ladies FC as 1st Team Manager.

Degrees

2017, Liverpool John Moores University, England UK, PhD - Gender Spaces in Coach Education
2012, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England UK, MA - Sport & Exercise Science
2011, Liverpool John Moores University, England UK, BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Development

Certifications

The Football Association, UEFA B

Academic appointments

Link Tutor, Liverpool John Moores University and Nelson & Colne College, 2022 - present
Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching / Physical Education, SES, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - present
Postdoctoral Researcher, SSLN, Liverpool John Moores University, 2017 - 2017
Senior Lecturer in Sport Development, SSLN, Liverpool John Moores University, 2017 - 2018

Postgraduate training

PG CERT in Teaching and Learning, England, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - 2020

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