Laurence Birdsey
Tutor (Sport & Exercise Sciences) at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport- Claim this Profile
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Ben Tipney
Lawrence worked well with a challenging group, managing individuals with very different abilities and aspirations to enable all to enjoy their rowing and to allow the best athletes to perform at national level. Lawrence's technical coaching and programmes were of a very high standard, as was his communication with athletes and the rest of the coaching staff.
Ben Tipney
Lawrence worked well with a challenging group, managing individuals with very different abilities and aspirations to enable all to enjoy their rowing and to allow the best athletes to perform at national level. Lawrence's technical coaching and programmes were of a very high standard, as was his communication with athletes and the rest of the coaching staff.
Ben Tipney
Lawrence worked well with a challenging group, managing individuals with very different abilities and aspirations to enable all to enjoy their rowing and to allow the best athletes to perform at national level. Lawrence's technical coaching and programmes were of a very high standard, as was his communication with athletes and the rest of the coaching staff.
Ben Tipney
Lawrence worked well with a challenging group, managing individuals with very different abilities and aspirations to enable all to enjoy their rowing and to allow the best athletes to perform at national level. Lawrence's technical coaching and programmes were of a very high standard, as was his communication with athletes and the rest of the coaching staff.
Credentials
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BASES Accredited Sport Scientist (Physiology)
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCESJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Level 1 ISAK
ISAKJan, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
British Cycling Level 2 Coach
British Cycling -
D1 and D1+E Driving Licence
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UKCC Level 2 in Rowing
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Experience
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Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tutor (Sport & Exercise Sciences)
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Aug 2022 - Present
I am a tutor in the sport and exercise science department at Manchester Metropolitan University. As part of this I:• Support students in their personal and professional development• Engage students through teaching on coaching and performance related units• Research key areas such as understanding and optimising training responses and adaptation, durability and repeatability in sprint and endurance competitions I am a tutor in the sport and exercise science department at Manchester Metropolitan University. As part of this I:• Support students in their personal and professional development• Engage students through teaching on coaching and performance related units• Research key areas such as understanding and optimising training responses and adaptation, durability and repeatability in sprint and endurance competitions
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Cycling Ireland
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Ireland
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cycling Ireland - High Performance Management Group - member
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Oct 2022 - Present
I am a member of the high performance management group to Cycling Ireland. Along with other members of the group, we:• Support the high performance director in matters relevant to delivery of the high performance programme• Provide insight, check and challenge to the board with expert advice in relation to the execution of the high performance strategy I am a member of the high performance management group to Cycling Ireland. Along with other members of the group, we:• Support the high performance director in matters relevant to delivery of the high performance programme• Provide insight, check and challenge to the board with expert advice in relation to the execution of the high performance strategy
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English Institute of Sport
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Physiologist
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Senior physiologist with the English institute of sport and the Great Britain Cycling Team endurance squads. Through this role I developed my skills in:• Building relationships, communicating effectively and working collaboratively with a range of colleagues from various departments within the organisation• Identifying and understanding opportunities for development, whilst exploiting super strengths• Planning and delivering daily and annual training plans to endurance riders, both on track and on the road, of varying degrees of experience, ability and goals• Implementing highly effectives physiology interventions to improve performance• Conducting applied research projects, including identifying areas of focus, on-boarding members of the team and collaborating with external organisations• Proving support and leadership to members of the physiology team as well as colleagues from other disciplines
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Sport Wales
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Physiologist
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
I worked across several sports, including Athletics, Para-athletics, Triathlon, Gymnastics and judo. As part of this role I:• Assessed the physical and physiological needs of the sports, and working with coaches to optimise conditioning• Conducted research and interventions to understand and improve the physical performance of athletes• Worked with athletes and coaches in the build up to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games, as well as 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth games. I supported World and European Championship• I led the physiology service provision; including the line management of staff and placement students, and worked with other leads to ensure effective service delivery
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Physiologist
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
I worked closely as part of a MTD supporting athletes and coaches in their development and preparation for CWG, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Sport Science Technician
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
I was responsible for the smooth running of the BASES accredited laboratory
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Welsh Rowing
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physiologist
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
I supported coaches in understanding the effectiveness of training programmes, supported training programme design and delivered educational support to coaches. I supported coaches in understanding the effectiveness of training programmes, supported training programme design and delivered educational support to coaches.
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University of Bath
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Rowing Coach
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
Head coach for Men’s and Women’s squads. Head coach for Men’s and Women’s squads.
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Windsor Boys' School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
I planned and implemented all strength and conditioning training for the J16 and J18 squads.I monitored individual athletes progression and tailored programmes based on this. I planned and implemented all strength and conditioning training for the J16 and J18 squads.I monitored individual athletes progression and tailored programmes based on this.
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Plymouth University
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Lead lecturer for Level 2 exercise physiology. Lead lecturer for Level 2 exercise physiology.
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Head Coach
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
Head Coach for Men's and Women's 1st 8.Devised and implemented all land, gym, and water training programmesMonitored athlete's performance and improvements throughout the seasonTransported boats to camps and eventsMen finished Head of the River at Torpids Head Coach for Men's and Women's 1st 8.Devised and implemented all land, gym, and water training programmesMonitored athlete's performance and improvements throughout the seasonTransported boats to camps and eventsMen finished Head of the River at Torpids
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Education
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2016 - 2021
Swansea University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physiological and perceptual responses to training and competition in elite female netball players -
2009 - 2011
University of Wales, Cardiff
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Sports and Exercise -
2006 - 2009
University of Wales, Cardiff
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sport and Exercise Science
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