Conor Clarke
Teacher of PE & Head of Strength & Conditioning
I grew up in Omagh, Northern Ireland and graduated from St Mary’s University College Belfast in 2015 with a BEd Hons Degree in Primary Teaching with Physical Education. I spent the first 3 years of my career teaching in Northern Ireland and in 2018, I moved to Dubai to take up a teaching role here at GEMS Metropole.
To date, I have taught PE for 5 years and been Head of Year for 3 years. In the upcoming academic year, I will be continuing in my role a new role and leading the Strength and Conditioning element of the High Performance Institute, focusing on the development of our Mustang Squads alongside enhancing the overall level of fitness within our P.E Curriculum.
My aim within the HPI, was to integrate 3 pillars within all athlete programmes and curricula including injury prevention, improving overall athletic performance and developing an interest in the long-term athlete development within all classes and sessions. their chosen sports for life.
This may sound like a challenge, but with the integration of these 3 pillars, I feel that with the correct nurturing and guidance, all students, primarily within our Mustang squads and further into P.E lessons, all will be able to enhance their athletic capabilities and unlock their full, athletic potential.
We have had a brilliant year rolling out our IAP idea to a small number of our elite athletes, so I am looking forward to really embedding that and building on what we have built this year. My idea would be a totally holistic wrap around strength and conditioning plan for each of these students, so let's see what we can develop.
I have been extremely excited and proud to develop a fully educational, sports specific, periodized programme for our students and Mustangs which has already ultimately encouraged and enhanced long-term interest, giving our Mustangs knowledge, skills and understanding to allow them to continue their own personal journey to reach their individual goals.
If you would like to contact me, please send an email to [email protected]
