Lou Riddoch

Lou Riddoch is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education within the School of Education at Bath Spa University. She combines teaching responsibilities with supporting trainees on placement, mentoring school partnerships, and interviewing prospective trainees. Her career includes roles as Curriculum Team Leader for PE, Director of Sport & Science Specialism, and Director of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural Development) in secondary education.

• Expertise: Physical Education curriculum development
• Youth health and well-being
• Olympic/Paralympic values in education
• Adaptive teaching strategies
• Physical literacy promotion

She has significantly influenced school ethos through Olympic Value integration and advocates for PE as a tool for holistic youth development. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she contributes to pedagogical excellence in education.