Chris Emsley

Chris Emsley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales (USW), affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education. He serves as Course Leader for the Foundation Degree Sports Coaching and Development, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development Top-Up, and BA (Hons) Sports Business and Management. His expertise spans Community Sport, Physical Education, and Employability, with a focus on digital teaching tools and placement programs.

Education:

• Senior Fellow, Advance HE (2023)
• MA Leadership in Sport, University of South Wales (2019)
• PGCE Physical Education (Secondary), University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (2011)
• BSc Sport Studies, 2010

Research Interests: Curriculum Design, Employability, Physical Education, and Community Sport Education. His work emphasizes skill development in undergraduate programs and innovative assessment methods like the Patchwork approach.

External Roles:

• Chair, Welsh Judo Association (2024–present)
• Non-Executive Director, BowlsWales (2016–2023)
• Vice Chair, CIMSPA Wales Professional Development Board (2023–present)

Awards:

• Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), 2023

Activities: Engaged in academic conferences, including presentations on 'Careers in Sport' and 'Sport Management at the Flipped University'. Collaborates with organizations like the Open University and Sport Wales.