Gerald Griggs and Gavin Ward

Gerald Griggs

Dr Gerald Griggs is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Gerald initially trained as a primary teacher, teaching for five years in primary schools in Suffolk and West Sussex. He left primary teaching to study for a Masters at the University of Warwick, where he was awarded the National Grid scholarship. Upon completion Gerald entered Higher Education and taught at Newman University College, Birmingham. He has been at the University of Wolverhampton since 2006 in which time he has published two books and a wide range of International peer reviewed journals.

School of Sport
Performance Arts and Leisure
University of Wolverhampton
Gorway Rd
WS1 3BD
United Kingdom

Email: g.griggs@wlv.ac.uk
Web: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/

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Gavin Ward

Gavin Ward is Senior Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton with research interests in Primary and Secondary Physical Education pedagogy. Prior to this he taught Physical Education across Key Stages 1 to 4 and 6th form for fourteen years at a range of educational institutions, serving contrasting communities both in the UK and abroad. Before joining the University of Wolverhampton, Gavin worked as a Partnership Development Manager, based at Idsall School and Sports College in Shifnal, Shropshire

School of Sport
Performing Arts and Leisure
Gorway Rd
Walsall
United Kingdom

Email: gavin.ward@wlv.ac.uk
Web: http://www.wlv.ac.uk