202MC RAO- My Contribution

June 10, 2011 nicole169

Examples of my work-

New lecturer to start new research project.

Jess Rollason, a new member of staff within the Health and Life science’s department is working on research which is based on compounds to fight against Malaria and Cancer, found in the bark of a rare Chinese tree.

Jess, members of the research team and microbiologists at the University are part of a project in which they have applied for Vacation scholarships for students which means they can go and work in the laboratory for twelve weeks on placement during the summer holidays alongside the research term, they will be paid and they will also gain useful work experience within the field.

Jess said of the department: ‘Coventry University has made me feel so welcome and it is a brilliant department, I’m really impressed by how professional the students are’.

Jess came to Coventry from Aston University and was impressed at how people at Coventry work together as a team. She hopes to bring a collaboration between the two university’s on research she has already started, about bacteria which is linked with back pain. She believes that with the quality of expertise in microbiology at Coventry University, it will be a great start towards some ground-breaking research and to put Coventry University on the map.

It will also be a great chance for the students to see how their chosen path of learning works in real-life situations and how they can make a difference, and learn from the experts right here at the University.

 

Coventry set for gym expansion

Due to success of the Strength and Conditioning Masters degree course at Coventry, the University is looking at a gym expansion, especially designed to help the students and the athletes, who are doing their scholarships expand in their professionalism.

The students who are studying the course including Michelle said of the course: ‘It has helped us gain more experience and that working more with elite athletes is a step closer to our potential careers’. The course and the gym also allows the students to undertake their work experience and have their placement actually at the university, where help is always on hand from experienced staff.

Two athletes who are currently doing their sport Scholarships at Coventry University, Ricky who plays ice hockey said:’ The masters course works alongside my scholarship to learn the right techniques of my sport and a professional training programme’, and Michael burke who is a professional in karate added: ‘It gives me a structured training programme, a regular place to train, and I can see the benefits in my sport already.’

The original gym is situated in the health suite, which can be accessed by all students. The plans for the gym expansion will help both the professional athletes train more intensely and the students agree that this an exciting prospect which will benefit them and staff in both teaching and learning.

 

Sport Science In India

The sport science staff have recently been to India.

Steve Fruer, James Keenan, and Michelle Stanley went to India to set up a programme for current students here at Coventry University.

As part of Coach Education the staff went out to see how they and students can help a football team train and play more professionally, and what they can teach them about sport science.

A charitable football team, which takes kids off the street, is now the most important young football team with the highest paid footballer in India establishing himself there. They also have an academy for 16-18 year olds now and the team even won the street kid world cup in South Africa last year.

The visit involved the staff taking data of nine to eighteen year olds parallel to that taken at Coventry Football academy to establish a sports science programme to help the team, including agility, speed, grip, sprint and vertical jump.

However, whilst out there, they realized they could so much more, so for ten days they ran coaching programmes and practical sessions

This has now lead to a five year programme with students, they will need to apply for it, and they will be chosen on their strongest skills, to go out on the placement. They will be expected to offer support and develop training and establish the recognition of what the team are currently doing and how they can help.

It also enhances the Strength and Conditioning course as it gives them a chance to put their skills into action.

The staff said of the trip to India: ‘It was great to be out their especially to see how sport and football take importance in different cultures. It is a good chance for us and the lucky students that get to go to teach skills to the children and how they can change their learning and opportunities’.

 

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