Paul Rainer

Paul Rainer is a researcher in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Pedagogy Research and Innovation Group. His work focuses on physical education, fundamental movement skills, and child development within the Welsh educational context.

His research interests include:

• Physical Education in primary and secondary schools
• Fundamental Movement Skills development
• Health-related physical fitness in children
• The impact of family and teaching practices on motor proficiency
• School transitions and educational policy in Wales

Paul Rainer's recent publications show a consistent focus on assessing and improving movement skills and fitness in Welsh schoolchildren. His work often involves large-scale assessments, intervention studies, and analysis of socio-educational factors. Key themes include the relative age effect, parental influence, teacher perceptions, and curriculum delivery barriers. His research contributes to both academic knowledge and practical educational policy.

His scientific contributions are reflected in numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Education 3-13 and European Physical Education Review, with a strong emphasis on empirical data and implications for teaching practice.

Paul Rainer has also engaged in public outreach, contributing to media discussions on the value of studying sport at university. While specific grant details or supervised students are not listed, his sustained research output suggests active involvement in research projects and academic collaboration, particularly with Simon Jarvis and others in the field of physical education.