Richard primarily teaches on modules relating to outdoor learning, physical activity, health and research methods. Alongside his teaching role, Richard is currently exploring the concept of physical intelligence as a PhD project, with a particular focus on his own and other people’s experiences of physical intelligence through running.
Richard has taught across a variety of Primary Schools in the North West, predominantly in Key Stage 2. He spent two years designing and delivering multi-skills training awards for Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the UK and has worked within the fitness industry as a strength & conditioning coach, gym manager and personal trainer.
As a runner, Richard enjoys exploring the roads and trails in the Lake District and in 2019 completed 10 marathons in 10 days, running laps of Lake Windermere to raise money for the Brathay Trust and their valuable work with disadvantaged children.