Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education
Email:
igardner2@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Ian is a Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport Coaching in the Cardiff School of Sport. He is also one of the senior rugby coaches within the Cardiff Metropolitan RFC who play in the WRU National Champion ship and the BUCS Premier division.
Ian joined the School in 2016, following 21 years as a Physical Education teacher and Head of Department in Caerphilly. He is also Principal Examiner for WJEC AS Physical Education.
Ian is a Module leader within the Level 4 Sport and Physical Education program and teaches across the pedagogy and performance modules. He is a Level 4 qualified coach and is currently Head Coach of Bedwas RFC in the Welsh Premiership.
Research Interests
- Physical Education in secondary schools
- Sports Coaching
- I am currently studying for a PhD in Sports Coaching
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Areas include:
- Tutor for Sport and PE at Level 4, 5 and 6
- Tutor for Applied principles and Techniques for rugby at Level 4 and 5
Qualifications and Supervision
B.A. Hons in Human Movement Studies
P.G.C.E in Physical Education (Secondary)
MSc Coaching Science
PhD in Sport Coaching (Pending)
External Links
AS & A2 Physical Education Principal Examiner (WJEC)
AS & A2 Physical Education Practical Moderator
Rugby Coach at Bedwas RFC – Welsh Premiership
Sport Coaching/Performance
Performance
Wales U18's
Wales Students
Cardiff Institute RFC (now Cardiff Met)
Caerphilly RFC
Rugby Coaching
Formerly Wales U18's
Bedwas RFC (Welsh Premiership)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
WRU Level 4 coach
