Lee Bridgeman

Dr. Lee Bridgeman is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport and Health at Solent University. He holds a PhD in Strength and Conditioning from Auckland University of Technology, an MSc in Strength and Conditioning from St Mary’s University, and a PGCE from Portsmouth University. His academic roles include teaching and research in sports science, with a focus on eccentric training, exercise-induced muscle damage, and athlete performance analysis.

Lee’s research expertise spans strength and conditioning methodologies, recovery modalities, and the application of technology in sports performance measurement. He has worked with Olympic athletes, professional rugby teams, and endurance athletes, combining practical coaching with scientific inquiry. His work emphasizes validating training techniques and improving measurement tools like the My Jump Lab AI application.

Key career milestones include a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (2020) and a decade of international experience in New Zealand and the UK. Lee is affiliated with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA, and CASES. His teaching includes courses in Sport and Exercise Science and Therapy, emphasizing hands-on learning and professional placements.

Recent research trends focus on replicability in sports science, recovery modalities, and wheelchair rugby physiology. His articles analyze sprint performance in adaptive sports, validity of lactate sensors, and GPS systems in rugby. Lee actively supports amateur and elite athletes through sport science consultancy and strength coaching.