Mr Andrejs Safars

I started working at CCCU in autumn 2021. I have been involved in education for many years, previously working at University of Kent for 8 years in a role of a clinical supervisor. My main role involves promoting student therapist knowledge consolidation with the practice and problem solving in our Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation clinic. I also am a module lead for the Clinical Practice, Work Placement & Employability module.

I studied an undergraduate degree at Latvian Academy of Sport Education and graduated as a PE teacher and a physiotherapist. After completing a Masters degree at University of Kent I became a graduate sports therapist and rehabilitator. I have worked part-time as self-employed. I specialize in overuse injury treatment and biomechanical error correction in order to restore function and improve athletic performance.

Along with running the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic. I also organize student First Aid cover for our home sports events at Polo Farm and Stodmarsh sports grounds. During assessment periods I am involved in the examination of anatomy, clinical skills and case study assignments. I teach Orientation to Higher Education and Research in the Sport and Exercise Sciences module for the 1 Year students.

I train and compete in middle distance running and represent Medway & Maidstone Athletics Club.

I also compete for Royal Navy where I serve as a reservist.