Dr Edward Thomson
Senior Lecturer
Biography
Edd is a senior lecturer in the areas of Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Exercise Physiology and Research Methods on the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. He is the current programme leader for various MSc courses (Sports Medicine, Sports Performance Science, Sports Performance Analysis). His research is predominantly focused upon amateur and professional combat sports though more recently, this interest has developed into other sports. Edd has presented his work at several national and international conferences and is also a registered Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Externally, Edd currently serves as a mentor to GB Paralympic swimming team working with their performance statistician to appraise and predict performance of the athletes. He also maintains an active role in the applied sport science by working with local boxing clubs, professional boxers, GB boxing and the English Institute of Sport. He is invited to review scientific papers in academic journals such as the Journal of Sports Sciences and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and is also a contributing author to the website, Boxing Science.
Teaching and Supervision
Dr Thomson is an experienced lecturer, with over 10 years experience of teaching at HE level. He continues to teach across a wide range of subject areas, principally across the final year undergraduate BSc in Sports & exercise sciences and the MSc in Sports Medicine/Sciences.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Dr. Edd Thomson's research interests span various facets of Sport and Exercise Sciences. He focuses on leveraging data science for Paralympic swimming, employing analytics to optimize training and performance for athletes with diverse (dis)abilities. Investigating combat sports, Dr. Thomson explores the medical implications, shedding light on the physical and psychological impacts. In amateur boxing, he delves into the internal and external demands, considering factors such as weight class, contest outcomes, and individual ability upon performance outcome. Additionally, his research extends to judging practices in amateur and professional boxing, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of competitive dynamics. Dr. Thomson also contributes to the field by scrutinizing the reliability of performance analysis methods, enhancing accuracy in research findings. He has supervised several PhD students through to successful completion as both the principal and co-supervisor; has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in a range of journals and continues to forge links with professional bodies to facilitate research blending academic and applied interests.