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Martin Longworth is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Physical Education at Hartpury University, within the Department of Sport. He is the programme manager for the MSc Sports Coaching and leads the Hartpury University Sports Coaching Centre as its Director. He also serves as Head Coach of Hartpury University FC. Previously, he held academic and coaching roles at the University of Wolverhampton and Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Education:
- Professional Doctorate in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2015–2019)
- PgC in Teaching in Higher Education and Professional Practice, University of Wolverhampton (2017–2018)
- MSc in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2012–2014)
- BSc in Sport & PE, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2009–2012)
Martin’s research lies at the intersection of critical sociology, pedagogy, and sports coaching. He investigates the everyday complexities and micro-political realities within coaching environments to develop more realistic and grounded coach education programmes. His work emphasizes qualitative methods and aims to bridge theory with applied practice, focusing on how student-coaches navigate their work-based learning experiences.
His recent publications and research projects reflect a strong focus on pedagogical strategies, micro-political literacy, and the contextual challenges in coach development. Themes such as reality-grounded training, work-based learning, and reflective coaching practice recur across his scholarly output.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Senior Fellow of Advance HE (2022)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018)
- Secured CIMSPA accreditation for the BSc Sports Coaching Practice (Football) programme
Martin supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, and is actively involved in knowledge exchange through consultancy, workshops, and public engagement. He leads multiple research projects, including the FAW Women and Girls' Academy Project and evaluations of the Hartpury Coaching Centre’s impact. His leadership extends to organizing professional development events and contributing to national coach development frameworks.
Labs and Research Centres:
- Director, Hartpury Sports Coaching Centre (2021–Present)
- Member, Centre for Football Research in Wales
- Member, Cluster for Research in Coaching (CRiC)
