Louise Gillespie

Temp Lecturer (Physiotherapy)

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About me
National Development Manager at Scottish Disability Sport | Coach Educator | Board Member | Based in Edinburgh
Education
- Glasgow Caledonian University
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor of Science (BSc) Physiotherapy 2:1
  Activities and Societies: Women’s Basketball Team Captain 2009/10 During my 4 years at GCU, I completed 8 NHS clinical placements alongside 20 academic modules including musculoskeletal management, biomechanics, manual therapy, human physiology, therapeutic exercise, cardiovascular & pulmonary care, neuro-rehabilitation and occupational health. In my honours year I researched and produced a qualitative dissertation regarding perception, understanding and utilisation of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Back Pain Service pathway document. In addition to… Show more During my 4 years at GCU, I completed 8 NHS clinical placements alongside 20 academic modules including musculoskeletal management, biomechanics, manual therapy, human physiology, therapeutic exercise, cardiovascular & pulmonary care, neuro-rehabilitation and occupational health. In my honours year I researched and produced a qualitative dissertation regarding perception, understanding and utilisation of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Back Pain Service pathway document. In addition to this I completed an extensive literature review on the role of psychosocial factors in the development and maintenance of chronic low back pain. Show less
Experience
- Edinburgh College
  Nov 2010 - May 2012
  Temp Lecturer (Physiotherapy)
- Basketballscotland
  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
  Performance Administrator
- Scottish Hockey
  Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
  Development Officer
- West Lothian Council
  Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
  Sport Development Officer
- English Schools Foundation
  Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
  Basketball Coordinator
- Junior NBA & Topflight Basketball Academy
  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
  Basketball Coach
- Chinese International School | 漢基國際學校
  Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
  Head of Basketball and Netball
- Sir George Monoux College
  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020
  Sports Coordinator
- Scottish Disability Sport
  Feb 2020 - now
  - National Development Manager
    Aug 2023 - now
  - UK Disability Inclusion Training Tutor
    Aug 2020 - now
  - Regional Development Manager
    Feb 2020 - Aug 2023
- Help for Heroes
  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
  Sport, Activity & Fellowship Practitioner (Scotland/NI)
Licenses & Certifications
- Basketball Coaching – Level One
  Basketball scotland
  Oct 2005
- Sports Marketing
  Northwestern University
  Dec 2019
  View certificate
- Sports Coach Education Tutoring
  SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
  Sept 2013
- Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches
  Sports coach UK
  Jan 2014
- UKCC Level 2 - Basketball
  SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
  Aug 2011
- Foundation Coaching Course - Netball
  Netball Australia
  Jan 2019
- Digital Skills: Digital Marketing
  FutureLearn
  Aug 2019
  View certificate
- Digital Skills: Social Media
  FutureLearn
  Aug 2019
  View certificate
- UKCC Level 3 - Basketball
  SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
  Nov 2015
- UKCC Level 1 - Hockey
  SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
  Nov 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Louise Gillespie
  Young Volunteer of the Year basketballscotland Nov 2011
- Awarded to Louise Gillespie
  Team of the Year (Women’s Basketball) Glasgow Caledonian University Students’ Association Apr 2010
- Awarded to Louise Gillespie
  Colours Award Glasgow Caledonian University Students’ Association Apr 2009
Volunteer Experience
- Netball Team Captain
  Issued by Hong Kong Scottish RFC on Aug 2016
  Associated with Louise Gillespie
- IDEALS Professional
  Issued by UK Sport on Oct 2013
  Associated with Louise Gillespie
- Assistant Coach - SCOTLAND U16 Women
  Issued by basketballscotland on Nov 2011
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