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Charles Spring is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Spa at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of martial arts, wellness, and inclusive education, with notable contributions to sustainable leisure practices and community perceptions in tourism.
His work includes studies on martial arts' benefits during lockdowns, inclusion for children with special educational needs, and the professionalization of martial arts teaching qualifications. Spring has collaborated with researchers like Louise Buxton and H. Ramkissoon, producing interdisciplinary outputs in journals such as IMAS Quarterly and International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure.
Spring’s 2019 thesis explored expert perspectives on martial arts teaching qualifications, while his 2020 publication addressed sustainable heritage tourism. His recent studies (2024) emphasize wellness and martial arts' role in inclusive education. Over 600 views and 385 downloads of his outputs underscore his research impact.