James Fisher

Whilst primarily focused on exercise physiology, James has a well-rounded approach to the Health Exercise and Sport Science disciplines including sport psychology, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He attained his MSc in Exercise Physiology from Manchester Metropolitan University and his PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from Southampton Solent University.

James is currently unit leader for:
Level 4: Client Appraisal and Assessment
Level 4: Fitness for Sport Units

As well as teaching on:
Level 4: Principles of Health fitness and Nutrition
Level 5: Advanced Training Principles
Level 5: Research Methods

James has previously been a freelance personal trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach; having worked with such notables as the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), GB Goalball players, GB Wheelchair Basketball Players, and International Track and Field Athletes, as well as the University’s Rugby, Netball and American Football Teams.

He is also currently Assistant Coach to GB Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team and has contributed to their performance and training since 2008, including the following successes:

• 2009 European Championships - Bronze Medal, 2009 
• World Championships, 2010 – 6th Place 
• 2011 Paralympic World Cup – Gold Medal 
• Under 25 Women’s World Wheelchair Championships, 2011 –Bronze Medal 
• 2011 European Championships – Bronze Medal.

James’ key areas of interest strength training and sports conditioning, exercise technique and lower back pain along with psychological considerations within sports, health and fitness.

Fisher, J., Steele, J., Bruce-Low, S., and Smith, D. (2011) Research-Based Resistance Training Guidelines. Medicina Sportiva 15(3); 147-162

Fisher, J., and Steele, J. (2012) Is Truth in Authority or Authority in truth? Limitations to the Publication of Scientific Research. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online 15(1); 57-64

Bruce-Low, S., Smith, D., Bissell, G., Burnet, S., Fisher, J., and Webster, L. (2012). One lumbar extension training session per week is sufficient for strength gains and reductions in pain in patients with chronic low back pain ergonomics. Ergonomics; 1-8

Fisher, J., Bruce-Low, S., and Smith, D. (2012) A Randomized Trial to Consider the Effect of Romanian Deadlift Exercise on the development of Lumbar Extension Strength. Physical Therapy in Sport, IN PRESS

Steele, J., Fisher, J., McGuff, D., Bruce-Low, S., and Smith, D. (2012) High Intensity Resistance Training Effects on Cardiovascular Fitness: A Review of Acute Physiological Responses and Chronic Physiological Adaptations. IN REVIEW

Stopforth, M., Jefferies, S., Fisher, J., Skivington, M. (2012) The impact of non-verbal communication on impression formation of exercise professionals. IN REVIEW

Professional presentations include:
BASES 2011; Effect of Romanian Deadlift Exercise on the development of Lumbar Extension Strength