Mr Luke Gibson

Faculty: Buxton

School: School of Culture and Lifestyle

Subject Area: Sports

I am a Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Development, teaching on a range of modules on the undergraduate Joint Honours Sports programme. Additionally, I am also undertaking a PhD by publication.

Teaching responsibilities

I currently teach on several modules related to the 'Sports Coaching' and 'Sports Development' pathways. Alongside this, I also supervise a number of independent study students.

Professional interests

I am actively involved in coaching and currently work for Bury Football Club on a part time basis. I also currently coach and play at 'Non-League' level for Abbey Hey Football Club.

I also have a keen interest in youth football and community sports development.

Research interests

The focus of my PhD study is 'Managerial Change in Elite Football', focussing on the complex nature of implementing organisational change within a variety of professional football environments.

Recent Conferences

Gibson, L., Groom, R., Nelson, L., & Potrac, P. (2011). Ambiguity, Manageability, and Orchestration: Implementing and Coping with Complex Organisational Change in Elite Soccer. Sports and Coaching: Pasts and Futures, Crewe, UK, 25th June 2011.

Additional Interests and Activities

Undergraduate qualifications

• BA (Hons) Coaching & Sport Development, Manchester Metropolitan University

Postgraduate qualifications

• MA Exercise & Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University

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