Richard Whall
Richard Whall is a Lecturer in Human Movement, teaching on the Sport, PE and Outdoors undergraduate courses at the University of Central Lancashire (UK). Having previously worked across the health, fitness & education industry as a coach, trainer, advisor and qualified Primary school teacher, he has combined his work and academic experiences, developing an interest in the physicality of learning, from a scientific and philosophical perspective.
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.
- PGCE Primary Education, University of Cumbria, 2013
- MSc Exercise & Nutrition Science, University of Chester, 2001
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Mathematics, University of Chester, 1999
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