Personal profile
Overview
Greg joined Hartpury University in January 2020 as a lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and is the programme manager for the BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditiniong degree. Greg brings a wealth of teaching experience having held previous lecturing positions with the University of Bath focusing on the development of young strength and conditioning practitioners. In addition, Greg has worked with a large number of sports and clubs which include Cardiff Devils, Severn Stars Netball, BUCS Super League Rugby and The Hundred tournament. Greg currently leads the girls County Age Group Strength and Conditioning provision for Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
Greg is an accredited coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a Level 2 British Weightlifting (BWL) Coach as well as a BWL Tutor. Greg’s current research area is within the area of long-term athletic development, with a specific focus on the impact of growth and maturation on the development of young athletes.
Current Teaching:
Module Leader:
* Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning (BSc)
* Applied Strength and Conditioning (BSc)
* Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning (BSc)
* Youth Physical Development (BSc)
* Recovery and Monitoring (BSc)
* Planning and Monitoring for Athletic Training (MSc)
Research Interests
* Youth Strength and Conditioning
* Growth and Maturation
* Change of Direction
* Eccentric training modalities
Supervision
Thibaut Bounias - MRes (Second supervisor) 2023-2024
Valeria Chevez-Reyes - MRes (Second supervisor) 2024-2025
Course Enhancement
Greg has independently led successful degree endorsement applications for the following national goverming bodies:
- NSCA ERP awarded to both BSc and MSc in Strength and Conditioning degrees
- CIMSPA Graduate S&C Coach and S&C Trainer awarded to BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning degree
- CIMSPA Graduate S&C Coach awarded to MSc Strength and Conditioning degree
Funding
Henry, G. (Principle-Investigator), Szedlak, C., Drury, B., Davies, H., & Hearn, A. (Co-Investigator) (2023). Developing guidelines for effective internship within strength and conditioning. Hartpury University Internal Research and Knowledge Exchange Funding: Participatory Research. Requested (UK): £1,974. Funded £1,974.
Education/Academic qualification
Applied Strength and Conditioning, MSc, Hartpury University
2017 → 2020
Award Date: 1 Aug 2020
PGCE PCET, PGCE, Cardiff University
1 Sept 2015 → 1 Jul 2016
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Strength and Conditioning, BSc (Hons), University of Gloucestershire
1 Sept 2010 → 1 Jun 2013
Award Date: 1 Jun 2013
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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HYPER: Hartpury Youth Performance Education and Research
Henry, G. (PI) & Drury, B. (PI)
1/9/22 → …
Project: Other project
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Effects of Focus of Attention on Generating Eccentric Forces during the CMJ in Young Athletes
Drury, B. (PI) & Henry, G. (CoI)
Project: Research project
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Developing guidelines for effective internship within strength and conditioning
Henry, G. (PI), Szedlak, C. (CoI), Drury, B. (CoI), Davies, H. (CoI) & Hearn, A. (CoI)
1/1/23 → 31/7/23
Project: Research project
Research output
- 2 Journal Article
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Effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise Set Configuration on Eccentric Hamstring Strength Changes in Youth Female Athletes
Bounias, T., Henry, G., Goswami, R., Moran, J., Behm, D. G. & Drury, B., 1 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 39, 8, p. 829-836 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)3 Downloads (Pure) -
Eccentric Resistance Training in Youth: A Survey of Perceptions and Current Practices by Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Drury, B., Clarke, H., Moran, J., Fernandes, J. F. T., Henry, G. & Behm, D. G., 18 Feb 2021, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 6, 1, p. e21Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)187 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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AGCAS Employability Awards
Henry, G. (Recipient) & Drury, B. (Recipient), 24 Apr 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Forest Green Rovers ETC Workshop
Henry, G. (Organiser)
4 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a workshop, seminar or course
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England Futsal - Senior Squad Performance Camp
Henry, G. (Consultant)
6 Jul 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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What makes an effective internship/placement? An investigation into the Strength and Conditioning Industry
Henry, G. (Speaker)
7 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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What makes an effective internship/placement? An investigation into the Strength and Conditioning Industry
Henry, G. (Speaker)
18 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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What makes an effective internship/placement for strength and conditioning students?
Henry, G. (Speaker)
6 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
Press/Media
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Hartpury's innovative postgraduate project recognised at Academic Employability Awards
10/6/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media