Rachel Black

• EdD under completion

• Pedagogy
• Physical Education
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Sport Science and Biology (BSc. Hons)
• PGCE (Physical Education)
• National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) 
• School Improvement and Educational Leadership (MA)
• PGCert
• EdD (completion due in 2021)

Level 4:

• Professional Skills and Evidence Based Practice
• Introduction to PE
• Children’s development: Physical, Emotional, Health and Well-being

Level 5:

• PE and School Sport: Professional Practice 1
• Sport, Physical Activity and Health
• Contemporary Issues in PE and School Sport
• Professional Skills and Evidence-Based Practice

Level 6:

• PE and School Sport: Professional Practice 2
• Independent Study

• EdD thesis: ‘A narrative construction of self-identity in women diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.’
• Cluster research: ‘The impact of an effective physical activity policy on academic achievement.’

Black, R. (2020) ‘Sometimes I think I have an ab’ – A case study evaluating the impact of a physical activity intervention in a West Midlands (UK) primary school. [Abstract], The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2020 Annual Meeting (postponed due to CoVID19)

Black, R. (2020) ADHD in women: hidden in plain sight. [Poster], Post Graduate Symposium, University of Chester

Black, R. (2019) Trump, Lies and Politics. [Presentation], Research Fest, Birmingham City University

Black, R. (2018) Misrecognition and Symbolic Violence within the Field of Primary Physical Education [Manuscript in preparation]

Black, R.(2017) Primary Physical Education – The Staffroom Scenario. [Presentation], Share and Inspire Seminar, University of Worcester

Black, R. (2017) Primary Physical Education – The Staffroom Scenario. [Poster], University of Worcester Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Worcester

Black, R. (2017) Reflections on professional identity: How do highly experienced secondary school Physical Education teachers contend with the transition to Higher Education? [Presentation], University of Worcester Post-Graduate Research Conference

• Twitter: @rblackpe