Rebecca Foster University of Worcester, UK

Rebecca Foster MBE is a Principal Adapted PE lecturer at the University of Worcester and Senior Fellow of HEA. Her own research interests are on disability, specifically Deaf sport.  This interest arose from competing as an international heptathlete and upon retiring learnt British Sign Language and then volunteered as a coach and team manager or UK Deaf Athletics for over 12 years and is now a UK Deaf Sport Board Member. This afforded her to travel abroad for three consecutive Deaflympic competitions.  Her active interest in the disabled community allowed her to co-edit a book titled ‘Physical Education for Young People with Disabilities’. Rebecca has delivered inclusion workshops and presentations in China, Japan and Lithuania.

As a further accolade, Rebecca has been awarded an MBE in recognition for her services to inclusive sport and supporting young people to achieve their potential.  Her work at both university and community level have supported this application.