Ceri is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, Convener of the MSc in Biomechanics and BASES Accredited.

PhD., University of Wales Institute Cardiff, 2011.
M.Sc., Loughborough University, Physical Education and Sport Science, 1987
Post-Graduate Certificate of Education, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Physical Education and Mathematics, 1986
B.A. (Hons), University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Human Movement Studies, 1985

Biomechanics, Running gait & jumpng performance, Age-based biomechanics and performance

Other Expertise:
Analysis of gait at University of Roehampton

A member of the University of Wales Institute Cardiff Biomechanics Research Group.
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Secretary of Biomechanics BASES (2001-2004).
International Society of Biomechanics in Sport.
International Society of Biomechanics.
Sports Engineeering.

Training Programme Development
Running Gait Workshops
Gait Analysis
Footwear Analysis

Training Programme Development:

• Professional female Golfer (1992)
• Athletics - marathon runner (1991, 1997, 1998, 1999), 10K road runner (1992) (1995)
• Male rugby player (1993) (1994) (1996)

Gait Analysis

• Nike Athletes 1996-present day
• Fila athletes 1999-2001
• Adidas athletes 2001-present day
• Various runners from recreational to international standard
• Tottenham soccer players 1999
• Analysis of the Rejuvinate Fila running shoe - presented at the London Marathon Exhibition, April 2000.
• Qualitative assessment of running gait - at the London Marathon Exhibition, April 2001.
• Chelsea FC 2007-present day.
• Reading Football Club
• West Ham United Football Club
• Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club
• Doncaster Rovers Football Club

Biomechanical analysis of female basketball players:

• A comparison of 2 and 3 point shooting of elite foreign players and English National League players. (1998)
• A biomechanical analysis of U15 female basketball player's shooting action.(1999)
• Biomechanics and Coaching Booklet: The Development of the Shooting Action for Young Basketball Players. (Completion August 2000)

Golf analysis:

• Qualitative and quantitative kinetic analysis of elite golf player's swing. (1999)

Workshops:

• Biomechanical factors related to the Hi-Tec running shoes and cross trainer. Information given for the use in Hi-Tec shoe advertisement. (1993)
• Reebok International UK (1995) (1996)
• Mechanics of running gait and their effects upon footwear.
• Adidas UK (2002, 2006)
• Biomechanical analysis of running shoes - Workshop
• Sweatshop (2004- ongoing)
• Biomechanical analysis of running shoes - Workshops (Beginners-Advanced)

Collaboration:

• Age-based biomechanical research of dynamic performance.
• Professor Richard Tong, Dr Marianne Gittoes & Professor David Kerwin Cardiff Metropolitan University

Media:

• The Times  Biomechanics expert reveals secret behind Usain Bolt’s sprinting success. 2^nd August 2017.

• The Times article ‘The midlife running guide; how to get going after forty’ Peta Bee 24^th September 2014.

• Daily Mail article 'The good trainer guide: Running is a cheap way to get fit - but the wrong shoes can be an expensive mistake' Peta Bee-24 November 2008.

• Telegraph article 'Games hope who fled torture dies in poverty' journalist Laura Clout-14 April 2007.
• Guardian article 'Don't lose it - just use it' journalist Peta Bee-27 April 2006.
• BBC 1 'Should I Worry About Exercise.' Presenter Richard Hammond - 28 July 2005.
• Runners World article 'Best shoes for Difficult runners: Forefoot Striker'-January 2004.
• Telegraph article 'A case of mistaken alignment.' Journalist Thea Jourdan-8 Jan 2002

Biomechanics: Undergraduate and Postgraduate