Ayaz Safi – The Conversation

Lecturer and Co-Course Leader for MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition, University of Westminster

Dr Ayaz Safi, is a Lecturer and Co-Course Leader for MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition programme in School of Life Sciences at University of Westminster.

Ayaz have a strong background in theoretical and practical applications of teaching and research with industry experience in education, public health, sports coaching and personal businesses. He have taught extensively in Higher Education with substantial teaching and managing experience in the Primary, Secondary and Further and education sectors. Ayaz’s research interests include: exercise psychology; exercise nutrition, physical activity; health and well-being; sports and physical education with an appreciation of the applications to the wider Public Health field. He is interested in teaching and researching, while maintaining his interest in public engagement.

Ayaz's currently researching about the ‘the impact of workplace physical activity interventions on employees’ health, well-being and behaviour change’.

Experience

2020–present

Lecturer, University of Westminster
2020–present

Lecturer and Co-Course Leader, University of Wesminster
2016–2020

Assistant lecturer, Birmingham City University
2015–2016

Head of department, Daruloom High School
2013–2015

Director, Safi Sports & Fitness

Education

2021

Birmingham City University, PhD in Health
2020

Birmingham City University, PGcert in HEA
2017

Birmingham City University, PGcert in Research
2016

Newman University, MA in PE and Sport
2015

Newman University, Sport Studies

Publications

2021

Barriers to Physical Activity: A Comparison of Afghans Living in the UK and Afghanistan, Scientific Research
2021

An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees, Scientific Research

Professional Memberships

Fellow of HEA

Experience

Education

Publications

Professional Memberships

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