Colm Gregory

Colm Gregory serves as Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation Science and Course Director for the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation program at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering and Sports. Joining CCCU in 2019 from the University of East London, he leverages 30+ years of industry experience as a sports rehabilitator and business owner to design industry-ready MSK professional training. His career spans multiple institutions including the European School of Osteopathy, London School of Osteopathy, Health Sciences University, University of Kent, and University of Essex.

Gregory's primary research and teaching focus centers on functional anatomy, musculoskeletal (MSK) examination and assessment, and clinical education, with specialized interests in technology-enhanced learning and simulation-based pedagogy. He actively builds learning communities of practice through co-collaboration and is currently upskilling in MSK diagnostic sonography to enhance anatomy instruction. His future academic trajectory includes pursuing a PhD by portfolio to optimize student learning journeys in MSK rehabilitation.

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As Course Director, Gregory designed, validated, and secured BASRaT accreditation for CCCU's Sports Therapy program, emphasizing practical clinical education that bridges academic theory and professional practice. His dual career as practitioner, business owner, and educator for three decades informs his teaching philosophy, though specific research grants or funded projects are not detailed in the provided text.