Centre for Sport Physical and Coach Education (SPACE)
The Centre for SPACE is a cross School and service partnership with the School of Education, School of Human Sciences and Sport St Mary's being the three main partners.
The centre was established in recognition of the importance coaching and coaches have on the physical, social, and psychological development of individuals through the medium of sport and physical activity. The centre has three main areas of work:
• Knowledge Transfer and Outreach – sharing of relevant knowledge, literature, and experiences with individuals working within the sport and education sectors.
• Research Development – using innovative new methods such as 'studio code' to form a competent analysis, and insight into coaching and relevant coaching methods.
• Education and Training – providing and hosting various National Governing body and Continued Professional Development courses to ensure the highest quality coaching is provided by individuals working in Primary Education.