Jonpaul Nevin

Jonpaul Nevin is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Buckinghamshire New University and Programme Director of the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC). With a 15-year military background in the British Army and subsequent Paralympic coaching experience, he transitioned to academia in 2017. He holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, and professional certifications from UKSCA and NSCA. His research focuses on optimizing human performance in high-stress environments, particularly for military personnel and para-athletes.

Education:

• PhD in Competitive Recumbent Handcycling Performance (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
• MSc in Strength and Conditioning
• BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning

Research Focus: Applied research in military human performance optimization, tactical athlete training, handcycling biomechanics, and strength-endurance training methodologies. Key areas include load-carrying performance for soldiers, concurrent training models for para-athletes, and velocity-based resistance training.

Professional Contributions:

• Developed the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre at BNU
• Authored over 14 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Expert in applied sport science for military and para-sports contexts

Labs/Teams: Leads the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC) and collaborates with military organizations on human performance optimization projects.