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James Johnstone

James Johnstone is an Interdisciplinary (ID) Applied Sports Scientist. James has specific interests within the area of exercise physiology - fitness screening/assessment/monitoring, training programmes, strength and conditioning. Additionally the complex areas of recovery from performance, talent identification and coaching/role of the coach link closely to the ID approach James takes to his work.

After graduating with Honours in Sports Studies from University College Chichester James progressed on to post-graduate study within sport. Firstly at De Montfort University Bedford where he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Physical Education and then went on to study a MSc in Sports Science at The University of East London.

James is also an experienced coach working with different age groups within a variety of team games. He has a specific specialism in cricket having played the game at a high level, being a member of the England & Wales Cricket Coaches Association and holding a ECB level 2 award. Additionally he is a qualified HSE 1st aider and has Criminal Record Bureau enhanced clearance. He is currently progressing through the rigorous BASES Supervised Experience process and also developing his PhD research area.

For the past few years James has been working as a senior lecturer on a Sports Science programme at a university in London. Previous clients he has provided sports science support for include Essex County Cricket Club working within the Academy players developing fitness assessment/monitoring protocols, strength and conditioning ideas and plans for the team. He was also part of a support team providing specific physiological assessment and conditioning advice for Great Britain Korfball youth squad in the weeks leading up to the World Championships. Also sports science support is being provided for the elite level Great Britain Adaptive Rowers via measuring lactate responses, heart rates and monitoring training adaptation.

James is available through j.johnstone@totalperformance.co.uk or by contacting the Total Performance Consulting office.


Rory Fry-Stone Adv. Raw. Dip. Sport Therapist

Rory’s main sporting interests are hockey, cycling and skiing.  The latter taken to a level where he can tackle any slope the mountains have to offer.  However, with such a high impact activity, done over many years, comes the wear and tear!  It was during a treatment for a slight back injury that Rory’s interest in remedial therapy started.  This interest grew until, after working in a family business for over 17 years, a career change took place.

After studying at the Raworth, (one of the top Sports Therapy colleges in the country) Rory now has a Diploma in Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy, Sports Massage (level 4) and Remedial Bodywork.

During his training he spend valuable time working at Harlequins RFC, and Fulham FC.

Rory has a successful clinic in Dorking, Surrey, and an increasing number of private clients, ranging from international athletes to the weekend jogger.  He has also spent the past two seasons working at Surrey County Cricket Club as their Sports Massage Therapist.

Rory can give advice on injury prevention, sports nutrition, injury rehabilitation and fitness training/testing.

Additionally he is a qualified FA 1st aider and has Criminal Record Bureau clearance.

Rory can be contacted via email at r.fry-stone@totalperformance.co.uk or through the Total Performance Consulting Office  

Richard Beale (Sport & Exercise First Aid Training)

Richard has been involved in performing arts for most of his life.  Richard studied performing arts at Middlesex University where he learned about the principles of training and gained a strong awareness of the physical requirements of being involved in an area where fitness is imperative.  This gives Richard a full understanding of the areas where those working in a sport and exercise environment are likely to need to assist with First Aid support.  Richards courses are designed specifically to meet the needs of the Sport and Exercise community.

Richard has been providing First Aid training for the past 3 years and to our knowledge is the only person able to run a 4 day First Aid at work course that is specific to Sport and Exercise where successful candidates are awarded the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) 24 continued professional development (CPD) hours.  Richard also runs

First Aid Courses:

4 day Sport & Exercise Specific First Aid at work course:

Features: 24 REPs CPD points and HSE endorsed First Aid at work status obtained on successful completion.  This Certificate lasts 3 years, after which a 2-day refresher course is required

Cost: £1550
Maximum number of candidates: 12

1 day Sport & Exercise Specific Appointed Persons First Aid Course:

Features: Basic First Aid course specifically designed for the Sport and Exercise community successful completion provides the candidate with HSE appointed person status.  Certification lasts for 3 years after which candidates are required to complete another course

Cost: £450
Maximum number of candidates: 16


Please note Richard will come to your workplace to facilitate the course.  Unfortunately we are not in a position to provide courses for individuals.

Richard can be contacted through rb@totalperformance.co.uk or through contacting the Total Performance Consulting office