Dan Dawson

Dan Dawson is an experienced educational professional currently serving as the Undergraduate Course Director at Staffordshire University since January 2017, where strategic planning includes overseeing the undergraduate portfolio and enhancing student satisfaction through National Student Survey action planning. Achievements during this tenure include a notable increase in recruitment to the BSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching course by 135% and enhanced applicant conversion figures by 30%. Dan also designed a new Physical Education PGCE program, resulting in 87% of graduates securing local employment. Prior to this role, Dan held positions as CPD Manager and Primary School PE Consultant at ASM Sports, where a primary school PE lead CPD training program was implemented in 27 schools, and as Teacher of Physical Education at The Kings School, where GCSE practical grades improved significantly. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Staffordshire and a Qualified Teacher Status in Physical Education.