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Dr

Dale Grant

Lecturer

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

BIOGRAPHY

Dale joined the University of Chester in October 2022 as a Lecturer in Health and Exercise Science, and predominantly teaches on the MSc Exercise Medicine. His specialisms include musculoskeletal health, ageing, sedentary behaviour, and physical activity. Dale has been involved in health and exercise science since 2011, having completed undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) degrees at Liverpool John Moore’s University, before completing a PhD and postdoctoral research training at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dale also has long-standing experience working within the health and fitness industry as both a fitness coach and educational content creator. 

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER APPOINTMENTS

  • Lecturer
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom20 Oct 2022

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Postdoctoral research associate
    Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom1 Feb 2022 - 1 Oct 2022

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Health and Fitness Writer
    Health and Fitness Education Limited, Buckshaw, United Kingdom1 Mar 2021 - 31 Jan 2022
  • Health and Fitness Trainer
    Studio 121 Personal Training, Nanwtich, United Kingdom1 Jan 2016

DEGREES

  • BSc, Sport & Exercise Science (Hons) (2:1)
    Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom1 Sep 2011 - 1 Jul 2014
  • MSc, Sport & Exercise Physiology (Distinction)
    Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom1 Sep 2014 - 1 Aug 2015
  • PhD, Sport & Exercise Science
    Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom1 Sep 2017 - 1 Oct 2020

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
    Active IQ (Ofqual), United Kingdom1 Jun 2010

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoctoral research associate
    Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom1 Feb 2022 - 1 Oct 2022
    Sport and Exercise SciencePostdoctoral ResearchSupervised by Pearson GOP

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE

  • Health and Wellbeing Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute

SCHOOL

  • School of Allied and Public Health