Mr Ben Franks

MSc, BSc

Lecturer in Applied Coaching Science

School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions

Ben Franks

Role

I started at Oxford Brookes University in February 2021 after holding teaching positions at The University Campus of Football Business and Canterbury Christ Church University.  

Outside of the university setting I coach within the womens football pyramid and provide consultancy services for a range of sport organisations. 

Areas of expertise

  • Ecological Approach to Perception, Action and Cognition 
  • Non-Linear Pedagogy 
  • Human Movement and Skill Development 

Teaching and supervision

Courses

Modules taught

Module Leader

  • Coaching Practice to Theory 1
  • Human Movement & Skill in Sport
  • Performance Analysis

Teaching responsbility 

  • Coaching Practice to Theory 2
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation 
  • Independent Study at Year 2 and Year 3

I primarily teach across subjects including Skill Learning and Human Movement, Pedagogy and Sport Coaching, and Sport Development and Policy.

Research

My research actitivities reach across skill learning and performance in elite sport, and pedagogy and coach learning. 

Research group membership

  • Sport & Body Cultures Research Group (SBC)- Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG) - Oxford Brookes University

Research projects

  • I am currently undertaking my PhD under the working title: To Take Away Our Expression, Is To Impoverish Our Existence - An Ecological Approach to Perception, Action and Cognition. 
  • Deconstructing the implications of a Non-Linear Pedagogic Approach
  • The role of the Quiet Eye and skilled behaviour 

Groups

Publications

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Professional information

Consultancy

  • Boing - Head of Coach Development and Learning
  • Emergence Movement - Global Coach Education Partner 
  • Coach Mentor - The Football Association