Kevin Till

Kevin Till is a Professor of Athletic Development at the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University. He holds leadership roles including co-director of the Centre for Child and Adolescent Physical Literacy and programme lead for the Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport (DProf). His career at Leeds Beckett spans roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and Professor since 2012.

• Education: BSc, MSc, PhD from Leeds Beckett University

His research focuses on youth athletic development, bridging health and performance through:

• Talent identification and development
• Strength and conditioning for youth populations
• Concussion and injury prevention in rugby
• Physical literacy and movement competence
• Coach education and applied practice
• Policy-driven knowledge exchange

Recent publications emphasize head acceleration monitoring, tackle technique optimization, and school-based physical education interventions. Collaborations include the Rugby Football League, World Rugby, and English Institute of Sport. His applied PhD supervision model integrates research with practice in professional sport organizations.