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University of Bedfordshire
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Bedfordshire
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Prof John Brewer

Head of Department / Director of Sport

John Brewer

Former Director of the Lilleshall Sports Injury and Human Performance, and Director of Sports Science at GlaxoSmithKline.

Board Member, UK Anti Doping and British Universities and Colleges Sport. Chair, British Handball Association and Member of the British Olympic Association’s National Olympic Committee.

Used as media expert for various issues related to sports science, fitness, anti-doping and sport. Recreational runner and skier - 13 completions of London Marathon.

Qualifications

  • MPhil Sports Science - Loughborough University
  • BSc Physical Education, Sports Science and Geography - Loughborough University

Teaching Expertise

  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate courses

Research Interests

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Hydration
  • Fitness testing
  • Relative Age Effect in sport

Research Projects 

  • Impact of sports nutrition supplementation on human performance (Maxinutrition)
  • Impact of environmental conditions on the performance and decision making of soccer referees. (UEFA)
  • The development of fitness tests for cycling and rowing (Coachwise Ltd)

 External Roles

  • Board Member, UK Anti Doping
  • Board Member, British Universities and Colleges Sport
  • Chair, British Handball Association
  • Member, BOA National Olympic Committee

Publications

  • Author, Official London 2012 Training Guide to Track Athletics

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1234 793443
M: +44 (0)7540673197
E: john.brewer@beds.ac.uk

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