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Edward Baker

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise (S and C)

EDUCATION & SCIENCE
I've been fortunate to work with athletes from professional teams, Olympic and Paralympic sports.

Biography

Edward Baker has been a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coach since 2009, working in the UK high performance system in diverse sports ranging from squash, tennis and rugby to swimming and athletics. He was previously the lead S&C coach for Paralympic Gold Medallists GB Wheelchair Rugby and Commonwealth Gold Medallists England Netball.

Following a spell working in neuro rehabilitation, Edward came to UoG in January 2020 where he pursues his research interest in combat sport.

He is currently the S&C coach to several professional boxers and mixed martial artists in addition to his wide-ranging teaching and learning activity.

Qualifications

  • MSc: Strength and Conditioning, Middlesex University, 2010.

Accreditation

  • UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Teaching & Research

Teaching

  • Physical Preparation of high performance athletes
  • Coaching motor skills
  • Rehabilitation/return to performance.
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