Nick O'Leary

Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Football Coaching at the University of Wolverhampton's Department of Sport within the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing. Holds an Ed.D from the University of Bath (2012) and completed a second Masters in Elite Sports Coaching Performance (2024). Specializes in Physical Education teacher socialization and innovative instructional models.

• Secondary school teacher experience (18 years)
• Programme Leader in Physical Education for 18 years
• Active researcher in games-based pedagogy

Research Focus: Explores the socialization of Physical Education teachers and the implementation of innovative instructional models like Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU). Current doctoral supervision examines topics including teacher identity evolution and neoliberal influences on pedagogy.

Publication Trends: Research spans games-based learning (17+ papers), teacher socialization factors, and inclusive pedagogy for special educational needs. Key methodologies include qualitative studies, action research, and case-based analysis.

• 2023 - EdTPA assessment challenges
• 2022 - Organizational socialization factors
• 2015 - SEBD student inclusion

Awards & Memberships: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013). Active in Basketball England, British Wheelchair Basketball, and educational associations.