Dr Nick Draper
Position
Head of School of Sciences and Physical Education
Qualifications
Ph.D.
MA
B.Ed (Hons)
Room
Dovedale Village DD02
Contact Details
Phone:+64 3 364 2987 Ext. 4193
Internal Phone:
4193
nick.draper@canterbury.ac.nz
Background
Nick has taught Physical Education at secondary level in Great Britain, the USA and in New Zealand. In addition, he has coaching experience across a wide range of sports and performance levels. His most recent position was as 1st XV coach for Taradale High School on the North Island, where he was also a Physical Education teacher. Before re-locating to New Zealand, Nick was a Senior Lecturer in Physical and Adventure Education at the University of Chichester where he worked for five and half years. In his spare time Nick enjoys Judo, kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing.
Courses
TEPE103 Exercise Physiology for Physical Education
BIOL251 Exercise and Health
Research
Please see UC Research Profile for full list of publications.
- Physiology of Adventure Sports
- Health and Exercise