Matthew Light

Mr Matthew Light

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology and Life Sciences

Pathway Lead - Secondary Physical Education ITE.

I joined CCCU in 2005 teaching physical education on primary and secondary routes into teaching, previously taught PE in school for over 20 years. Currently I am subject lead for Secondary PE and have a quality lead role in the section.

I achieved my Masters Degree in Applied Sport Science and Coaching from Lakehead University, Canada.

Teaching responsibilities extend to undergraduate programmes including BSc Physical Education & Sport and Exercise Science and postgraduate teacher education programmes (primary and secondary phases).

Current teaching roles- Subject lead for Secondary Physical Education

Previous responsibilities:

  • Course Director BSc Physical Education & Sport and Exercise Science
  • External Examiner University of Brighton (Primary Education)

2014 Academic Business Partnership with Sport and Physical Activity Service (Kent)

2015 - RKE Kent Sport - Evaluation of 'Sportivate' project

International Academic Partnership work - Malaysia; Academic Business Partnership with Sport and Physical Activity Service (Kent)

Research & Knowledge Exchange -  Kent Sport - Evaluation of 'Sportivate' project