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Interests

Professional Interests

Sports Coaching Science
Physical Education
Performance Analysis

Research Interests

Learning through Sport
Education & Excellence in Sport
Performance Analysis
Children in Sport
Physical Education

Projects & Consultancy

• Hosted senior delegation seminars: The General Administration of Sport China
• ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ Arena Campaign Committee member
• Pioneer of the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ and  Basketball Programmes
• Creation and implementation of the Learning Through Sport initiative; regional and national
• Invited by Skills Active to create NVQ teaching materials to be published nationally
• Secured funding to support Worcester Wolves and UW Basketball programme from local and national businesses and sports organisations
• Secured funding and directed Learning Through Sport Initiative to primary schools locally and regionally for the past 13 years.
• Secured 'sportsmatch' funding for community basketball programmes
• Co-ordinating sports grant applications and directing initiatives for local schools
• Secured funding as the first providers for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence Basketball scheme, in conjunction with England Basketball and the Learning and Skills Council.

Publications & Presentations

Millar, S.K., Oldham, A.R.H., & Donovan, M. (2011) Coaches' Self-Awareness of Timing, Nature and Intent of Verbal Instructions to Athletes. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 6 (4), 503-514.

Donovan, M. (2010) 101 Youth Basketball Drills. London, A & C Black.

Donovan, M. (2008) Learning Through Sports when preparing for SATS. Interactive learning session. Association of Physical Education Conference, Cheshire.

Donovan, M. & Yates, V (2008) Learning Through Sport: Maths and English. Leeds, Coachwise.

Donovan, M. & Marshall, J. (2006) Realigning the student experience: Valuing education and excellence in sport. New Horizons for Research in to Higher Education. SRHE Conference, Brighton.

Donovan, M., Jones, G., & Hardman, K. (2006) Physical Education and Sport in England: Dualism, Partnership and Delivery Provision. International Journal of Fundamental and Applied Kinesiology, 38 (1), 16-27.

Burchill, J.K., Donovan, M.D. & Peters, D.M. (2006) The impact of data normalisation on the outcomes of a preliminary case study of passing sequences, shots and goals in U19 Premier Youth Academy football in England. World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport, Hungary.

Donovan, M. (2004) Physical Education and Sport Tomorrow. Education Through Sport Conference, Council of Europe, Malta.

Donovan, M. (2004) Assessment and Certification of Competencies for Students, Teachers and Coaches. Education Through Sport Conference, Council of Europe, Malta.

Donovan, M. (2004) Physical Education and Sport Inter Relations and Differences. Education Through Sport Conference, Council of Europe, Malta.

Jones, G.W., Peters, D.M. & Donovan, M. (2004) Critical evaluation of the impact of the bonus point scoring system on the final pool positions in the 2003 Rugby world cup. World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport, Belfast.

Donovan, M., Jones, G.W & Peters, D.M. (2004) How can you call it from there ref? A performance analysis of referee behaviour in men's English National Basketball League. World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport, Belfast.

Donovan, M. (2001) (Invited Speaker). Dressage and Coaching An Integrated Approach. British Horse Society Dressage Forum. Bristol.

Donovan, M. (2000) Reflecting upon Management and Coaching. Football Insight. The FA Coaches Journal, 2 (3), 46-48.

External Responsibilities

Partnership Executive Board Member –    

Senior Coach/Educator –