Mr David Canham
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Job title: Assistant subject manager
Email: d.canham@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01298330693
Room: LS206
Experience in Industry
I have worked in both private and public operated sectors working in the field of sport coaching, coach education and sports development. I have operated my own business providing sport, leisure and recreation activities to individuals and organisations.
Current Activities / Links with Industry
Various Local authorities, various governing bodies, working relationship with a number of industry professionals.
Faculty: Buxton
Subject Area: Sports
I am Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Development, I teach on a range of modules on the undergraduate Joint Honours sports programme and foundation degrees. I also assist the Subject Manager.
Teaching responsibilities
I teach and lead on a number of modules on the sport coaching and sport development pathways. These include introduction to sport coaching, sports leadership, sports coaching work based project, sports coaching practice and contemporary issues in sport development.
Professional interests
I have a passion for all aspects of coaching, ranging from participation to performance and excellance. I also have an interest in coach education.
Research interests
Coach education and development
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Jn Hons) Coaching studies and sport and fitness management, University of Luton
Postgraduate qualifications
- Master of Coaching Science (MSc), University Wales Institute Cardiff
- Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of the West of England
