Dr Chris Bishop

Chris is the current Interim Head of Department and an Associate Professor of Strength andConditioning, at the London Sport Institute. Chris completed both his MSc and PhD in Strength and Conditioning atMiddlesex University in 2011-2012 and 2016-2020, respectively. From an academicstandpoint, Chris has authored/co-authored 250+ peer-reviewed journal articles,3 book chapters, is currently co-editing 3 textbooks, and also serves as a Senior Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research + an Associate Editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal. Chris is also leadingon multiple research projects in Golf and is part of the Scientific and MedicalAdvisory Team for the R&A (who jointly govern the sport of Golf), DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour. From a practical standpoint, and prior to starting atMiddlesex, Chris worked in professional football and the private sector wherehe headed up the performance side of the business for a large healthcarecompany. Chris is an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UKStrength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and was previously Chair of theBoard for the UKSCA, which represents the leading professional body forstrength and conditioning in the UK.