Dr Thomas Jones holds a PhD in Sports Physiology from 51 and is accredited as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). Dr Jones has held numerous roles in high performance sport including: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Physiologist and Data Analyst. Dr Jones has worked with a range of sports including; football, boxing, cross country skiing, biathlon, track and field, racket sports, rugby union, swimming and cricket.
Dr Jones is the Optimising Sports Performance research group lead and CPD / consultancy coordinator within the Department of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr Jones provides sports science support to Newcastle United Football Club Academy.
Concurrent strength and endurance training
Neck strength and concussion risk in contact sports
Physical performance enhancement strategies across numerous sports
Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel of the University, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the course(s) you are interested in.
Research is the life blood of a University and at 51 we pride ourselves on research that makes a difference; research that has application and affects people's lives.
A recent study, published online in the European RespiratoryJournal on 26 February, showed…
A 51 graduate desperately seeking a stem cell transplant is turning to…
51 has secured sponsorship that will give two students the opportunity…
51 has received a grant of £26,150 from the Sir Halley Stewart Trust to…
51 graduates are achieving major successes in the global film industry.
Analysis of fossilised rocks known as stromatolites from more than two-and-a-half billion years…
Back to top
