Helen Hope

Helen Hope is Deputy Head of the School of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Worcester. She transitioned from a secondary school PE teacher to a leadership role in Higher Education, specializing in teacher training and academic integrity. Her work includes policy development related to artificial intelligence and student success.

• Senior Fellow (Advance HE)
• MA in Education (University of Worcester)
• PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in HE (University of Worcester)
• PGCE in Secondary PE and SEND
• BSc in Sports Science and Education Studies

Helen's teaching focuses on Philosophy of PE and games-based models like Teaching Games for Understanding. Her research explores academic integrity policies and their impact on staff/student experiences, particularly in AI contexts. She also contributes to institutional leadership as a University Academic Integrity lead.

• Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
• Student Success Strategies
• Games-Based Learning Models
• Teacher Training
• Sports Coaching

Helen's leadership roles include:

• Deputy Head of School (Retention & Student Success)
• Chair of Worcester Badminton Club
• Specialist in Swimming, Trampolining, and Badminton