About
Tim Dudding is a part-time PhD student in the School of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. He concurrently serves as Head of Football at Moulton College and teaches in Further and Higher Education programmes. His academic roles are complemented by practical coaching experience, emphasizing the application of learning theories across his professional activities.
Educational Background:
- MSc Sports Coaching, University of Worcester (2019)
- PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Worcester (2019)
- BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, University of Worcester (2017)
Research Focus: Tim’s PhD research explores coach educator practice through a constructivist pedagogical lens. He investigates how coach educators conceptualize their roles, focusing on cognitive structures influencing their work. His studies include qualitative analyses of educators’ perceptions and experiences, aiming to pilot an innovative coach developer programme.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE, 2019)
Advising & Grants: Supervised by Professor Don Vinson and Dr Andy Cale. No grants explicitly mentioned, but research aligns with applied educational development initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Moulton College’s football department and the University of Worcester’s Sport and Exercise Science research community.
