Ian Perkins

Senior Lecturer Ian Perkins teaches Physical Education and Sports Physiology at the University of Chichester's Institute of Sport. His research focuses on supplementation strategies to enhance athletic performance and recovery. He holds a BA (Hons) and MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiology from the University of Chichester and is currently completing his PhD.

• Education: BA (Hons) Physical Education and Teaching (QTS), University of Chichester (2012); MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology (2014)

Research Interests: Specializes in New Zealand blackcurrant supplementation, high-intensity intermittent exercise, and muscle oxygenation dynamics. His work explores

• Individual variability in supplement responses
• Recovery mechanisms in tennis and climbing
• Physiological adaptations to repeated exercise doses

Publication Trends: All 6 recent articles examine New Zealand blackcurrant's impact on athletic performance, with specific focus on climbing, running, and forearm endurance. Topics span muscle oxygenation, fatigue mitigation, and recovery optimization.

Professional Roles: Leads athletics modules on PGCE Secondary PE and contributes to timetabling operations within the Institute of Sport.