Luke Jones

Dr Luke Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Chester, affiliated with the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences and the School of Education. He holds a PhD in Sociology of Physical Education from the University of Chester (2018) and has over 20 years of experience in education, spanning secondary teaching, mentorship, and higher education. His roles include Subject Leader for Physical Education and Programme Leader for the PGCert in Coaching and Mentoring.

Education background: BSc in Physical Education (Chester College, 1994), PGCE in Secondary Physical Education (Cardiff, 1995), MSc in Sociology of Sport and Exercise (Chester, 2006), and PhD (Chester, 2018). He previously taught at Liverpool John Moores University before returning to Chester in 2007.

Research focuses on mentoring/coaching in PE, professional learning, and teaching methodologies. Notable projects include studies on dialogic mentoring, lesson study, and reciprocal teaching strategies. He supervises doctoral students and collaborates with the Childhood, Education, and Professional Development team.

Key contributions include pioneering dialogic mentoring frameworks, analyzing mentor-AT dynamics, and exploring collaborative professional learning models. His work addresses challenges in teacher training, such as balancing performance demands with supportive mentorship.

• Awards: None explicitly stated
• Grants: Not detailed in provided texts
• Labs/Teams: Leads the PG Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring programme and collaborates with the Teacher Research Group initiative.