MSc Clinical Exercise Science
The MSc in Clinical Exercise Science explores the science behind physical health and exercise and the impact it has on individuals with clinical disease. This course will...
Dr James Wright
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences
Biography
James is a senior lecturer in sport science and performance. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2004 with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. Following graduation, he briefly worked as a cardiac technician at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, before joining the University of Southampton as a sports science technician. During his time at Southampton University, James completed a part-time MSc in Sports Performance (2008). In 2010, James joined the University of Winchester as a sport science technician and teaching assistant. In 2013, James completed a PGCL&T in HE and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
James moved to Solent University in 2014 as a technician instructor and, as the BASES laboratory director, was responsible for the day-to-day running of the sports science laboratories. In 2018, he joined the academic team as a senior lecturer in sport science and performance and primarily teaches sport and exercise physiology. In 2019, James completed his PhD, which investigated the reliability and validity of a novel all-out cycling testing protocol to estimate critical power.
James is a BASES-accredited sport and exercise scientist and has experience of providing sports science support to amateur and professional athletes/teams.
Further information
James is a BASES-accredited sport and exercise scientist and has experience of providing sports science support to professional football clubs, GB athletics, and GB cyclists and triathletes.
Taught courses
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Designed to deliver a successful career in the sport and exercise industry, this BASES-endorsed degree combines access to specialist facilities with professional placements and a hands-on approach.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
Help athletes stay at the top of their game with this SST-accredited degree. Learn from clinically active staff and gain hands-on, real-world experience with placements at professional sports clubs.
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
Get ready to take athletes to the next level with our CIMSPA-endorsed degree. You’ll be working in professional facilities and alongside national sports clubs to gain top-class knowledge and skills.
