Professor Ashley Casey (aka Ash) is the University’s Director of Teacher Education. He is Editor-in-Chief of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy and was selected as the Scholar Lecturer 2024 by the British Educational Research Association (BERA).

In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship title by Advance HE in recognition of his sustained excellence and leadership in teaching and learning.

Ash is internationally recognised for his work on models-based practice (MbP) in Physical Education (PE). His research is widely cited and used to inform teaching in primary, secondary and higher education contexts globally.

He has authored multiple books, edited influential volumes and published extensively in high-impact journals. His work has attracted significant funding and led to successful collaborations across Europe, Asia and North America.

A former secondary school PE teacher, Ash brings deep practical knowledge to his academic work. He has supervised numerous PhD students to completion and regularly delivers keynote addresses and guest lectures worldwide.

His work focuses on bridging research and practice – and he continues to shape policy, curriculum and professional development in PE through research, scholarship and public engagement.