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The PE Assistant
Every year the Crypt School in Gloucester invites applications from the final year students for the role of PE Assistant. It is a fantastic opportunity for students who recognise the power a year’s work experience will have – not only on their CV’s, but also in their personal and professional development. As well as support…
Getting strength training to the forefront of the fitness evolution
Age-related loss of muscle mass with decreased strength and muscle function (sarcopenia) is one of the biggest challenges for our society. This is in no small part because of its association with decreasing quality of life and reduced independence of older people. Also significant is the identification of sarcopenia as a risk factor for metabolic…
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Kylie Benadie
From an early age I have always participated in various forms of exercise, particularly gymnastics, dance and volleyball. Throughout my time in sport I have developed a strong passion for strength and conditioning which has led me to complete my BSc and MSc in strength and conditioning
Diploma for Strength and Conditioning Trainers
“Strength and conditioning is the route to improving wellbeing and physical performance by applying tried and tested training strategies that enhance muscle function and boost metabolic health.” The Level 3 Diploma (L3DipSCT) is a new qualification for those interested in becoming really effective at training strength and conditioning. It’s designed for a range of people…
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The PE Teacher
Amy Leask In the past, many PE teachers were content to rely on their own experience of sport and fitness to inform their delivery both in the classroom and on the sports field. However, with the health concerns of modern society, we know that our PE leaders need a more strategic approach to ensuring that…
The Physio
Esther Collacott Esther is the Rehabilitation and Conditioning Lead Physiotherapist at the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) where she has spent the past 5 years immersed in learning about the demands ballet places on the dancers’ bodies. Esther is also a Team GB/EIS contract physio for British diving, gymnastics, para triathlon and para canoeing. These are…
The School Leaver
George Wallin The Sport Science and S&C sector have very quickly built a reputation for churning out thousands of university graduates every year into a highly competitive marketplace with far fewer jobs than there are students. The L3DipSCT provides a valuable and cost-effective opportunity for school leavers to gain insight into a career in S&C…
The Masters Graduate
Kylie Benadie When we first embarked on our coach education journey and we imagined our ideal mentee, the description might have read something like this: “Enthusiastic about all things strength and conditioning, reliable, consistent, humble and hardworking, a commitment to ongoing learning and a willingness to adapt, develop and innovate.” So we feel very fortunate…
Lucie Archer
Hi, I’m Lucie. I’ve worked at Athlete Academy now for 15 years.My career started upon leaving University with a Sport Studies degree, and then completed my training as a teacher in early years. I then did a little bit of career soul searching, whilst working at TGI Friday’s
Ed Archer
Ed has over 20 years of experience in Strength and Conditioning. He has worked extensively in Elite Sport including Gloucester Rugby and Formula 1 and in a range of other performance environments such as ballet, hockey and international polo