Dr Nicholas Ripley
| Post Nominals | PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC |
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| Biography | Dr Nicholas Ripley is a Lecturer of Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford and current admissions tutor for the BSc (Hons) Sport Science programme. Nicholas has an extensive applied experience across a range of sports, working as a strength and conditioning and head of performance numerous professional and semi-professional and international sports teams and individuals. Nicholas is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach in which he has recertified with Distinction (CSCS*D) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). Nicholas is also a member of the executive council of the NSCA Lacrosse Special Interest Group. Dr Ripley is a reviewer for numerous peer reviewed journals and has co-authors a number of peer reviewed journal articles along with book chapters. Dr Ripley has presented at several international and national conferences. Nicholas is current combat sport athlete, competing in grappling based sports (including Judo and wrestling). He has also represented Great Britain at the 2019 World Martial Masterships in South Korea competing in Kurash. |
| Research Interests | Nicholas's research interests include all areas of Strength and Conditioning. More specifically he is interested in training for elite sport performance, using performance monitoring tools and exercise programming to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury (e.g. hamstring strain injuries). To support intervention studies Nicholas has also researched the assessment of force production characteristics during isometric and dynamic tasks and physiological based measures, to ensure appropriate test standardization to enhance reliability and reduce measurement error. |
| Teaching and Learning | L4-6 Introduction to Sport Science Principles of Training Applied Strength and Conditioning Research methods and study design Advanced Strength and Conditioning Dissertation L7 Strength and Conditioning Injury Prevention and Performance Measurement Research project |
| PhD Supervision Availability | Yes |
| PhD Topics | Force assessment Hamstring strain injury risk factors Athletic performance |