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Research interests

Concurrent strength and endurance training

Neck strength and concussion risk in contact sports

Physical performance enhancement strategies across numerous sports

Biography

Dr Thomas Jones holds a PhD in Sports Physiology from Northumbria University and is accredited as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). Dr Jones has held numerous roles in high performance sport including: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Physiologist and Data Analyst. Dr Jones has worked with a range of sports including; football, boxing, cross country skiing, biathlon, track and field, racket sports, rugby union, swimming and cricket.

Dr Jones is the Optimising Sports Performance research group lead and CPD / consultancy coordinator within the Department of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr Jones provides sports science support to Newcastle United Football Club Academy.

Education/Academic qualification

Physiology, PhD, Concurrent Training: Neuroendocrine and Molecular Mechanisms of Strength and Endurance Training Incompatibility, Northumbria University

17 Nov 20101 Jun 2014

Award Date: 1 Jun 2014

Research Group keywords

  • Optimising Human Performance

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