Bethany Smith

Career Overview

I joined Hartpury University in November 2020 after experiences within Secondary PE and Further Education teaching. I completed my undergraduate in Sports Coaching and PE, achieving a First-Class Honours, going on to complete a PGCE in Secondary Education with enhancements in PSHE and SEND. Whilst teaching, it led me to also complete an MA in Professional Education Practice, acquiring a Distinction. I achieved Fellow status of the Higher Education Academy in April 2022.

I am currently the Programme Manager of the BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and the BSc (Hons) Sport Performance programmes. I am an Academic Personal Tutor for various PE student cohorts.

Externally, I am an FA Coach Mentor for England Football Learning focusing on the Women and Girls section with intentional coaches in Gloucestershire. Additionally, I am also a UEFA C Coach Developer.

Teaching and supervision

• Curriculum Studies
• School Sport
• Development
• Coaching Children
• Reflective Portfolio
• Study Trip
• Professional Development Project

Research interests

• Everyday complexity of coaches' contexts
• Coach education and programmes which 'prepare' coaches for their work
• Micro-political landscape in sport
• Student-coach learning and experiences

Professional memberships

• Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Academy Licenced Coach
• UEFA 'B' Licence Coach Educator for Football Association of Wales
• The Centre for Football Research in Wales - Researcher and Member
• Cluster for Research in Coaching (CRiC) - Member 
• AdvanceHE - Senior Fellow and Member 

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