Tom Phillips
BSc (Hons), MSc
Laboratory Manager - Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Science
Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work
Role
I oversee the Sport, Exercise and Nutrition laboratories and associated technical provision for both teaching and research. I ensure that all labs and equipment within them are correctly maintained, calibrated, reliable and accurate and all health and saftey documentation such as risk assements, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) and standard operating procedures are created, updated and stored correctly. Day to day I am involved with set up, calibration and clear down of equipment for teaching and research practical work, train other member of staff and students on how to use equipment and technical procedures and loaning out equipment for field work.
Teaching and supervision
Courses
- Applied Human Nutrition (MSc, PGDip, PGCert)
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (MSc, PGDip, PGCert)
- Nutrition (BSc (Hons))
- Sport, Physical Activity and Health Promotion (BSc (Hons), DipHE, CertHE)
- Sport and Exercise Science (BSc (Hons))
- Sport, Coaching and Physical Education (BSc (Hons))
I assist with all practical classes across our taught degrees in Sport, Exercise and Nutition, demonstrating techniques, carrying out participant care and teaching students how to use equipment.
Research
I facilitate practical data collection for various research projects through technical support across our laboratories
Professional information
Memberships of professional bodies
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) - Level 1 Accreditation
Consultancy
I conduct testing and athlete feedback as part of Oxford Brookes' Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy
Further details
Previous Experience
Prior to Joining Oxford Brookes I worked for Lucozade Sport in the health and fitness team, creating advertising, delivering education material to sport and exercise professionals and partnering with national gym and fitness companies.
Education
BCs (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. 1st Class
MSc Sport and Exercise Science. Merit