Luke Jones

Luke Jones is a Lecturer at the University of Bath's Department for Health, affiliated with the Centre for Sport, Physical Activity and Health Equality (SPHERE). His research focuses on coaching psychology, high-performance sport, and the sociocultural dimensions of sports careers. Key interests include gender dynamics in coaching, athlete retirement experiences, and the application of wearable technologies in endurance sports. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through work addressing social equity and health.

Recent projects include the 'Change our Game' initiative (co-investigator), mobilizing male allyship in sport coaching. Collaborations span international scholars and institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sports science and sociology.

Research outputs highlight qualitative methodologies, including Foucauldian and Rohrsian frameworks, to explore topics like retirement transitions and coaching identity. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical implications for athlete well-being and coaching education.