Ross Cloak

Dr Ross Cloak is an Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Science. Having worked with various sports teams in a support capacity he has remained keen in the practical application of sport science to improve performance. He has authored refereed journal articles and presented both poster and oral presentations at numerous conferences.

His primary research interest is exercise physiology, sports performance and youth sport. His applied work has been conducted with professional football teams including Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Walsall FC (currently in a consultant capacity). As well as working as a consultant physiologist to GB Judo on the lead up to Rio and Tokyo Olympics, and a number of track and endurance athletes.

Ross is accredited with the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) and in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assessment. Ross is a member of both the British association of Sports Science (BASES) and the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). Ross sits on BASES sport performance division and leads the CPD provision for the group.

Ross’s research interests are primarily around injury prevention and performance enhancement and is also involved in a number of interdisciplinary projects around decisions making and skill acquisition under fatigue.

Ross is currently CPD Advisory Group Chair for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)
As well as Chairing CPD meeting with all discipline members, Ross also sits on the Learning and Development Committee, which reports directly to the Board. The Chair of the CPD feeds into the Learning & Development Committee about the work of the CPD groups.