Nicholas Willsmer

Biography

I have been a member of staff at the University of Bath since September 2005, having worked in the Department of Sports Development and Recreation and the Department of Education as a Teaching and Coaching Fellow.

Research Interest

My interest in Strength and Conditioning Coaching has led to my working with a number of sports in an applied context, at present I work with High Performance Swimming, but in the past have worked with a number of other sports including: Field athletics (Hammer and Javelin) High Performance Womens Football (Southern Premier League) International Snowboarding Academy Rugby Development Surfing National Level Mountain Biking I have also been involved in the design and delivery of strength and conditioning coaching workshops for the Talent Southwest Programme. Prior to working for the University, I worked for BUPA for six years as Regional Trainer / Health Adviser, educating and assessing staff in the delivery of exercise ECG tests with online gas analysis, in combination with a variety of other physiological health and performance related tests. Research interests Strength and conditioning Nutrition Coaching Performance management