Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation and Massage
Telephone: 029 2041 5889
Email: jnewman@cardiffmet.ac.uk
James is a lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation and Massage on the BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Since graduating in 2013 with a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree, James has furthered his studies by completing an MSc in Sports Rehabilitation. Across the years, he’s worked with professional sport clubs such as Brentford FC, Peterborough United FC and Saracens Rugby Club. Amongst this, James has also developed a clinical practice, since being self-employed in London.
Research, Interests and Publications
James’ research interests include the following themes:
- Effects of sports massage vs taping applications for musculoskeletal injury
- Rehabilitation protocols in athletic populations
- Effects of cryotherapy on injury
- Psychological principles of injury
- Youth athlete injury (Sever’s, Osgood-Schlatter)
Teaching and Supervision
James leads two modules; SSP4119 Anatomy and Clinical Assessment, and SSP4121 Introduction to Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Techniques. However, James has also contributed to:
- L4 Research and Scholarship
- L4 Foundations of Sports Science
- L5 Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Practices
- L6 Advanced Sports Massage and Soft Tissue Practices
- L6 Applied Case Study
- L6 Industry Placement
- L7 Rehabilitation Principles and Injury Management
- L7 Sports Injuries & Clinical Assessment
Qualifications and Awards
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Professional Practice (PGCAPP)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Member of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
- MSc Sport Rehabilitation
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
