Bethany Smith

Staff profile

Lecturer in Physical Education and School Sport

Beth Smith (1)

Career Overview

I joined Hartpury University in November 2020 after experiences within Secondary PE and Further Education teaching. I completed my undergraduate in Sports Coaching and PE, achieving a First-Class Honours, going on to complete a PGCE in Secondary Education with enhancements in PSHE and SEND. Whilst teaching, it led me to also complete an MA in Professional Education Practice, acquiring a Distinction. I achieved Fellow status of the Higher Education Academy in April 2022.

I am currently the Programme Manager of the FdSc Sport Performance and Coaching programme alongside the BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Top Up (Level 6 Entry). I am an Academic Personal Tutor for various PE and FdSc student cohorts.

Externally, I am an FA Coach Mentor for England Football Learning focusing on the Women and Girls section with intentional coaches in Gloucestershire. Additionally, I am also a UEFA C Coach Developer.

Teaching and supervision

  • Curriculum Studies
  • School Sport
  • Development
  • Coaching Children
  • Reflective Portfolio
  • Study Trip
  • Professional Development Project

Research interests

  • Everyday complexity of coaches' contexts
  • Coach education and programmes which 'prepare' coaches for their work
  • Micro-political landscape in sport
  • Student-coach learning and experiences

Sport degrees

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BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching

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BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport

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