Dr Jason Pedley

Lectur​er in Strength and Conditioning


Email: jpedley@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Jason is a  Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and the Programme Director for BSc (Hons) Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage in the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences. His research interests centre upon the influence of growth and maturation upon injury risk in young athletes and preventative training interventions for mediating risk.

Research / Publications

Interests:

Injury screening assessments for youth soccer players

Long-term athlete development

Metabolic conditioning for team sports       

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Oliver, J.L., Barillas, S.R., Lloyd, R.S., Moore, I. and Pedley, J.S. (2019). External cueing influences drop jump performance in trained young soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. [Epub ahead of print]

Lloyd, R.S., Read, P.J., Pedley, J.S., Radnor, J.M. and Myer, G.D (2018). Reducing the risk of ACL injuries in American football players- early investment for long-term gains. NSCA Coach. 5(4), 66-71.

Pedley, J.S., Lloyd, R.S., Read, P., Moore, I.M. and Oliver, J.L. (2017). Drop Jump: A Technical Model for Scientific Application. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 39(5), 36-44.

Conference Proceedings:

Pedley, JS., Lloyd RS., Read P., Moore I, De Ste Croix M., Myer GD. and Oliver, JL. (2019) Drop vertical jump landing ground reaction force metrics identify elite male youth soccer players at increased risk of non-contact knee injury. Proceedings of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference, Washington DC. July 2019.

Pedley JS., Lloyd RS., Read P., Moore I., Oliver JL. (2018) Reliability of kinetic markers of drop jump performance in elite male youth soccer players. Proceedings of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference, Las Vegas. July 2018.

Pedley JS., Lloyd RS., Read P, Moore I. and Oliver JL. (2018) Reliability of kinetic drop jump variables in elite youth soccer players at different stages of maturation. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) National Conference, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. August 2018.

Sims, L. and Pedley, J.S. (2016). Isometric vs plyometric post-activation potentiation for maximum velocity sprinting. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) National Conference, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire, England. August 2015.

Pedley, J.S., Bennett, J., and Meyers, R.W. (2015). Relationship between trunk strength and isometric closed kinetic chain performance. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) National Conference, Chesford Grange, Warwickshire, England. August 2015.

Reviewing Responsibilities

Manuscript reviewer: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength and Conditioning Journal, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.

Conference Proceedings
Pedley, J.S., Bennett, J., and Meyers, R.W. (2015). Relationship between trunk strength and isometric closed kinetic chain performance. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) National Conference, Chesford Grange, Warwickshire, England. August 2015.

Sims, L. and Pedley, J.S. (2016). Isometric vs plyometric post-activation potentiation for maximum velocity sprinting. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) National Conference, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire, England. August 2015.


Teaching and Supervision

Teaching:

SSP4120 Foundations in Strength and Conditioning (Module Leader)

SSP5134 Strength and Conditioning Coaching

SSP6136 Advanced Strength and Conditioning

SSP7054 Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science for Health Professionals

SSP7055 Sport and Exercise Medicine

SSP7135 Strength and Conditioning: Science and Application

SSP7136 Strength and Conditioning: Theory to Practice

SSP7137 Training Science

Postgraduate Research Supervision:

CURRENT STUDENTS

2019-Ongoing: Emma Williams (PhD)

Director of Studies

Neuromuscular injury risk factors in elite youth gymnasts

2017-Ongoing: Saldiam Barillas (PhD)

Co-supervisor

The effect of cueing on power production in youth athletes

Qualifications and Awards

PhD Paediatric Exercise Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

MSc Strength and Conditioning, St Mary's University College, Twickenham

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Huddersfield

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bath

Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC)

External Links

  • 2018-ongoing: Member – Youth Training Special Interest Group, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Sporting / Coaching Profile​

  • Previous roles:

    Bristol Rugby- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

    MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Welsh Volleyball Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Badminton Wales Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Current roles:

    Strength and conditioning coach in Cardiff Metropolitan University Youth Physical Development Centre