Mr Philip Huw Watkins

Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences

School: School of Science

Subject Area: Sport and Exercise

I have been employed by the University of Derby since December 2001. I am currently a senior lecturer in strength and conditioning/biomechanics, having lectured and taught sport and exercise science, physical education and strength and conditioning for the past 16 years within the UK and abroad.

Current leadership role(s):

• Programme leader for the Masters in Research (MRes) in Sport and Exercise (subject to validation)
• Module Leaderships

Previous leadership roles at the University of Derby:

• Programme Leader for HND Sport Studies (May 2002 to August 2004)
• Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (September 2004 to August 2009)
• Subject Leader for Sport and Exercise within the Joint Honours Scheme (JHS) (September 2004 to August 2009)

Teaching responsibilities

Module Leaderships

• Principles of Sports Biomechanics (level 4)
• Biomechanical Assessment in Sport and Exercise (level 5)
• Strength and Conditioning 1 (level 5)
• Scientific Support (level 6)
• Strength and Conditioning 2 (level 6 through module)

Additional teaching responsibilities (less module leadership)

• Anatomy (level 4)
• Independent Studies (level 6)

Previous teaching/module leadership responsibilities at the University of Derby

• Sport and Exercise Physiology (level 4)
• Physiological Assessment (level 5)
• Research Methods (level 5)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology (levels 4 and 5)

Professional interests

The provision of sport science and strength and conditioning support that has included athletes and teams from:

• Weightlifting
• Powerlifting
• Athletics
• Bobsleigh
• Rugby Union
• Professional Football
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Badminton
• Netball

Research interests

Performance enhancement, this currently includes:

• Augmented Eccentric Loading and Hormonal Responses in Athletes
• Complex Training
• Potentiation
• The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)
• Cluster Training
• Variable Resistance Training
• Plyometric Training
• Flexibility Training

Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees

Professional Accreditations:

• BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Interdsiciplinary: Scientific Support) (re-accredited- September 2010)
• UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC)
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

University Committees

• Chair of the Sport and Exercise Research Ethics Committee (SEREC)

Professional Memberships

• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
• United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)

Proprietor and Performance Director:

• Sports Performance Consultancy (SPC) Ltd

Recent Conferences

• Watkins, P.H and Hallam, B (2011) The effects of in-season on stretch-shortening cycle kinematics of male high school team sport players. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, University of Essex, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Sapstead, G (2010) Augmented eccentric loading and force and power production during vertical jumping. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, University of Glasgow, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Haines, S (2010) Strength and power profiling of academy soccer players during the pre-season: A case study. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, University of Glasgow, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Duncan, M (2010) Analysis of peak power prediciton equations with actual peak power in elite academy soccer players. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, University of Glasgow, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Hallam, B (2010) Chain resistance and kinetic alterations on barbell velocity during the bench press exercise. Poster presentation at the UKSCA Annual Conference, Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre, Milton Keynes, UK
• Sapstead, G; Watkins, P.H; Griffiths, L; Lees, J and Culley, A (2010) The effects of augmented eccentric loading on force and power production during the countermovement jump. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Student Conference, University of Aberystwyth, UK
• Dunkley, H; Watkins, P.H; Garcia, R; Brown, J and Burns, L (2010) The effects of multi-joint resistance exercise and workload on postexercise hypotension. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Student Conference, University of Aberystwyth, UK
• Hallam, B; Watkins, P.H; Dzierbicka, D; Sutton, A and Atkins, R (2010) Chain resistance and kinetic alterations on barbell velocity during the bench press exercise. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Student Conference, University of Aberystwyth, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Richards, G (2009) Acute effects of chains on force and power characteristics during the back squat exercise. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, In Conference Proceedings, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK
• Watkins, P.H and Richards, G (2009) The acute effects of heavy back squats and inter-repetition rest intervals on sprint kinematics during the acceleration phase of sprinting. Poster presentation at the BASES Annual Conference, In Conference Proceedings, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK
• Watkins, P.H; Duncan. M; Haines, S and Ashley-Jones, N (2009) Strength and power measures and stretch-shortening cycle efficiency in elite male junior soccer players (Poster Presentation), UKSCA Conference, Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire
• Watkins, P.H; Duncan, M; Haines, S and Ashley-Jones, N (2009) A comparison of peak power prediction equations with actual peak power in elite junior footballers (Poster Presentation and Best Poster Award), UKSCA Conference, Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire
• Watkins, P.H and Moss (2009) The Acute Effects of Heavy Load Squatting on Optimal Recovery and Sprint Kinematics During the Acceleration Phase of Sprinting (Poster Presentation), UKSCA Conference, Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire
• Richards, G; Bekoe, P; Spearing, A; Tasker, M; Taylor, S and Watkins, P.H (2009) The Acute Effects of Heavy Load Squatting and Inter-Repetition Rest Intervals on Sprint Kinematics During the Acceleration Phase of Sprinting (Poster Presentation), BASES Student Conference, University of Hull
• Gray, P; Taylor, S; Ali, M; Birchett, A; Rose, S and Watkins, P.H (2009) The Acute Effects of Static, Dynamic and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Countermovement Jump Kinetics (Poster Presentation), BASES Student Conference, University of Hull
• Scullion, H.A and Watkins, P.H (2008) The Effects of Augmented Eccentric Loading on Kinematic and Kinetic Parameters in Sport and Exercise Science Students. BASES Student Conference, University of Bedfordshire

Additional Interests and Activities

Sporting Achievements

Powerlifting

2 x World Powerlifting Champion (2000, 2003), 2 x European Powerlifting Champion (2003, 2004), 3 x British Powerlifting Champion (2003 (Best Overall Lifter), 2004 (Best Overall Lifter), 2006), silver (2005, 2008), 3 x British Deadlift Champion (2002, 2005, 2009 (Best Overall Lifter)), 1 x British Police Powerlifting Champion (1994), 5 x Welsh Powerlifting Champion (2001, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010), Holland v Germany v Great Britain International (2007) (1st in 90kg class and Best Overall Lifter), Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships Silver (deadlift) (2005), Bronze (deadlift) (2007); South of England and Wales Powerlifting Champion (2003) (90kg class and best overall lifter); Celtic Nations Powerlifting Championships (1999) (silver); Welsh Power Cup (1st) (1997, 2006); Records Set: 2 x World Records (Squat), 1 x World Record (Deadlift), 2 x Commonwealth Masters 1 Record (Squat, Deadlift), 30 x Senior Welsh Records

Athletics

Welsh Inter-Counties Championships Senior Mens 400m (3rd) (1989); County Senior Mens 400m Champion (1989); County Senior Mens Shot, Discus and 400m Champion (1992); Welsh Students 400m Champion (1990); British Police Athletics Championships Mens 400m (Silver) (1993), PAA Great Britain Police Representative Match (4 x 400m relay) (1st) (1994).

Coaching Qualifications

BWLA Weightlifting and Powerlifting Coaching Award (level 3); WRU Intermediate Rugby Coaching Award (level 2); RFU Rugby Preliminary Coaching Award; WRU Refereeing Award; EBBA Basketball Preliminary Coaching Award; BTF Trampoline Level One Coaching Award; BAGA Gymnastics Coaching Award; BAGA Special Needs Assistant Coaching Award; SAQ Preliminary Award

Coaching Experience

Former GB Powerlifting Development Coach; University of Derby Powerlifting Team Coach; King Fahad University Strength and Conditioning Coach (Multisports) (2000-01); High School Coach (Multisports) (1996-2000); Essex County Schools U15s Rugby Union Coach (1996-97); Essex County U18s Athletics Coach (1996-97);

Other

Previous Occupations/Experiences

Police Officer:

• Dyfed-Powys Police, UK

Teacher of Physical Education:

• The Coopers Company and Coborn School, NE London, UK- I taught key stages 3 and 4 national curriculum physical education, GCSE and A level PE theory/practical elements and i/c U13s and U15s Rugby
• King Henry VIII School, Abergavenny, UK- I taught key stages 3 and 4 national curriculum physical education, GCSE PE theory/practical elements and i/c U15s and 1st XV (U19s) Rugby
• Netherwood Independent School, Pembs, UK- I was Head of Physical Education, taught key stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 national curriculum physical education and coached rubgy and athletics across all age groups

Lecturer in Further and Higher Education:

• Swindon College of Further and Higher Education, UK- I was the Coordinating Lecturer for the GNVQ Sport and Recreation programme, I also taught on the HND Leisure Management, BTEC National Diploma in Sport Science and BTEC National Diploma in Public Services programmes
• King Fahad University, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia- delivered on various physical education and strength and conditioning programmes from orientation upto associate degree level

Music

Currently Principal Oboist in the Loughborough Orchestra (www.loughboroughorchestra.org.uk)

Media experience

Various local and regional radio and television interviews

Undergraduate qualifications

• BA (Hons) in Sport and Human Movement Studies, 1991, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC), UK
• Undertaking an LLB (hons) (CPE) in Law, University of Staffordshire, UK

Postgraduate qualifications

• MSc (with distinction) in Strength and Conditioning, 2008, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
• MSc in Sport and Exercise Science, 2000, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC), UK
• PGCE in Physical Education (11-18 yrs), 1996, De Montfort University, Bedford, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, 1992, University of Glamorgan, UK
• Graduate of the Institute of Personnel Management (gradIPM), 1992, Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)

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