Former Students - Where are they now?

English footballer and Champions League semi-finalist, Kerys, studied on the postgraduate Sports and Exercise Science course where she gained vital skills in leadership, communication and team work. The current Birmingham City Ladies defender who was part of the Great Britain team to win Gold in Kazan at the 2013 World University Games, completed an internship at one of our partner professional football clubs.

Craig graduated from the University with a physical education degree and continued his learning onto a postgraduate programme. Whilst the degree provided him with the knowledge and skills to be a successful teacher, the course also allowed him to gain positions in American universities. Craig is currently assistant professor at the University of South Alabama, having spent the past six years delivering courses in PE at Pennsylvania State University.

Football enthusiast Matt left University determined to gain experience in professional football. His sports coaching degree provided him with the necessary skills in sports science and training performance to become an influential part of the backroom staff at West Bromwich Albion Football Club. As a recruitment analyst his skills in team and statistical analysis, based on the club’s philosophy, help to support individual players and the team’s overall development plans.

Anittah was always interested in the clinical side of physical activity, exercise and health. During her time at the University she utilised our range of sector partnerships to gain work experience within the field of cardiac rehabilitation at Action Heart, based within Russell’s Hall hospital. As a specialist in cardiac physiology, Anittah’s role involves the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with heart disease.

Tom graduated with a distinction in his sport and exercise science qualification. His career ambition was to work in sports science, within an elite sports environment. He gained valuable experience whilst working at Exeter City Football Club, before becoming first team analyst at Wolverhampton Wanderers. His role provides pre and post-match analysis services for the first team manager, coaching staff and players. Referencing the club’s playing philosophy, Tom also creates high quality presentations using video and objective data to aid the feedback process.