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Dr. Jonathan Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise at Teesside University, affiliated with the School of Health and Life Sciences and the Centre for Rehabilitation. He serves as Course Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation and teaches across various programs including BSc Sport and Exercise Science, MSc Sports Physiotherapy, and BSc Sports Therapy.
Education:
- PhD in Sport and Exercise (Re-examining the role of repeated-sprinting in soccer), Teesside University (2018)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Teesside University (2020)
- MSc Sport and Exercise, Teesside University (2010)
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Applied Sport Science), Teesside University (2009)
Jonathan's research focuses on enhancing team-sports performance through high-intensity interval training, performance profiling, and testing. He also investigates endurance/running performance and recovery strategies. His applied work extends to occupational fitness, notably in collaboration with the North East Ambulance Service Trust. He has contributed to research on cycling training practices and the impact of the pandemic on athlete training.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend in sport performance evaluation across soccer and cycling, with emphasis on physiological testing, strength assessment, and training methodology. His work integrates biomechanics, physiology, and practical coaching applications, often targeting elite and academy-level athletes.
Professional Recognition and Service:
- CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (since 2015)
- Member, CASES Accreditation Advisory Group
- Editorial Team Member, International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
- Editorial Team Member, The Sport and Exercise Scientist (BASES)
- External Examiner, BSc Strength and Conditioning, University of Lincoln
- Reviewer for journals including Journal of Sports Sciences and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Jonathan supervises postgraduate students and has led research projects such as 'Giving Sport and Exercise student a digital voice: Using the Socrative Exit-Ticket to promote collaborative learning'. He previously served as Lead Academy Sport Scientist at Middlesbrough Football Club and managed the university's Sport Science Service, providing physiological and biomechanical support to diverse athletes. He is a member of the AI working group in the School of Health and Life Sciences and Deputy Chair of the Health Research Ethics Committee. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing industry-ready graduates through technology integration and AI in education.
Jonathan is also an accomplished athlete, having represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the World and European Cross Country Championships (2012, 2013), captained the GB cross country team in 2015, and competed in the European Athletics Championships (2016) as a middle-distance runner.
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