Lawrence Foweather
@LozFo
Reader in Physical Activity & Health @LJMUSportSci | Research physical literacy, CYP physical activity & sport participation | SWFC fan | he/him | my opinions
It was fantastic to launch the Physical Literacy Consensus for England last Thursday. bit.ly/46DcjrL It's been developed to facilitate a shared understanding of physical literacy for those working in the sport, education, physical activity, health and youth sectors.
We’re proud to celebrate 50 years of the Sports Science at LJMU🥳✨ From launching the UK’s first Sport Science degree to leading global research, our journey has been shaped by innovation and community. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/jS_cwlzFb9o?si… via @YouTube
Delighted to announce that I have passed my viva - Dr Jenna Rice A huge thank you to Dr Shirley Gray and Dr Simon Roberts for a great and supportive examination, and to my amazing supervisory team 🎉
The biggest congratulations to @Jenna_PhD1 who passed her #PhD viva today with minor corrections! She has been absolutely amazing throughout the entire process and we are so proud of all that she has accomplished! I have no doubt she'll go on to do great things! @LJMUSportSci
New to physical literacy? Heard about the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England and want to learn more? Watch our 15 minute narrated presentation on what physical literacy is, why it matters, and how it can be developed and supported: youtu.be/NAPXTcukriM
🚨 We’re looking for new indoor & outdoor locations in #Liverpool for our markerless mocap project! We film everyday movements (walk/run/jump) using 16–36 video cameras & invite the public to take part. Already working with Cafes, Parks & Leisure Centres🌳 👉 DM for info
The proudest day! 🌟🎓 and celebrated with pizza and lemonade 🍋 After 3 years, 300+ pages, 80,000 words, 15 conference presentations, and enough caffeine to power a small city… I have officially submitted my doctorate thesis! 🎉
📢 PESSPA Network Event at @LJMU Join us for the LJMU PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) Network Event. This is a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and take part in a range of engaging workshops. This free event is designed for:…
Celebrating 50 years of Sports Science at @LJMU 🎉 A fantastic day recognising five decades of progress, collaboration, and excellence. Thank you to all alumni, staff, students, and partners who joined us. Read more: ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…
Fantastic day celebrating 50 years of @LJMUSportSci . It was a pleasure to meet 3 members of the very first 1975 cohort (see pic) and hear some of their memories. #sportsci50
Fantastic morning presenting our symposium on gamification and providing insights from primary and secondary schools, as well as teacher training and technology @AIESEP2025 - Thank you to the wonderful team!! @javier_rio1 @josecoto_ @JacobSierraDiaz 🇺🇸
Thrilled to announce our new publication in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living! "Children's perceptions of physical literacy: exploring meaning, value, and capabilities for lifelong physical activity" frontiersin.org/journals/sport… @LozFo @brainercise @Sport_England @UniofBradford
Come and join us at the third annual LJMU Children, Young People and Families Conference on Thursday 22nd May PS. It’s FREE ljmu.ac.uk/research/centr…
Our motivational tool for young children (original paper in comment) has been adapted for children with autism in #PhysicalActivity demonstrating good content validity with children. Great work by Mi An&co over in Japan. Paper 2 should be out soon! link.springer.com/article/10.100…
Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Sport and Exercise Science at @LJMU! 🎉 Save the Date: Friday, 23rd May 📅 Time: 10:00 - 18:30 ⏰ Location: LJMU City Campus📍 Connect with alumni, former staff, partnership representatives, and current LJMU students at this special event…
Last few days to apply for this PhD Studentship: Enhancing the Dissemination, Implementation and Sustainability of Physical Literacy into Policy and Practice Closes midnight Sunday 6th April Come join us @LJMUPAEx jobs.ac.uk/job/DMF476/phd…
Great job presenting our study on gamification in PE, and the effects on children’s motor competence and emotional intelligence, @Jenna_PhD1, @ the SMHILE conference.