Dr Mark Goss-Sampson
Mark Goss-Sampson PhD PGDip MIBiolSenior Lecturer in Sports Sciences Room: Grenville 023 |
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Biography
Having gained an MIBiol in 1983 Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of London, Mark completed his PhD in Neurophysiology and Neurochemistry of Experimental Vitamin E Deficiency in 1987. From 1988 to 1993 he worked at the Institute of Child Health as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and then Non-Clinical Lecturer. In 1993 he joined the University of Greenwich as a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and subsequently became a Principal Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science in 1999. In 1998 he was awarded a PGDip in Clinical Gait Analysis, (University of Strathclyde).
Research and Consultancy
- Metropolitan Police – biomechanics & physiology of equipment carriage / body armour
- Postural analysis in gymnasts
- 3D analysis of sport specific movements
- Biomechanics & Electromyography in disabled hand cyclists
- Joint Research with University of Valenciennes (France) on biomechanics of pole-vault and gymnasts.
Course Participation
| ANAT0015 | Muscle Physiology |
| ANAT0016 | Control and Disorders of Movement |
| ANAT1002 | Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics 1 |
| ANAT1005 | Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics 2 |
| BIOL0002 | Case Study |
| BIOL0005 | Research Project |
| BIOL0023 | Advanced Practical Techniques |
| OBIO0001 | Practical Life Science Level 2 |
| OBIO0587 | Laboratory Unit |
| OBIO1025 | The Science of Football |
| PHYE1034 | Introduction to Football Coaching |
| PHYE1035 | Advanced Football Coaching |
| PHYE1036 | Advanced Performance Coaching |

