Hi, I'm James, better known as Papa Luckman
A former Firearms and Public Order Police Sergeant, I established the Papa Luckman Fitness Group during the first lockdown to support colleagues to stay active through a difficult time. The Papa sessions were shared with friends and family across social media. Members helped shape the sessions which now feature every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Papa Luckman is now recognised across an organisation of 3,000 employees as a Wellbeing Champion and is embarking on a more personalised touch, offering virtual drop in session to support staff leading a more active lifestyle.
The Papa Luckman sessions are designed to make exercise accessible and enjoyable. There’s no pressure and you go at your own pace. There is no need for cameras to be on, it is all about your journey and feeling comfortable. The sessions are all inclusive so children can join in too.
I was recently recognised in the Speedway Star Magazine for my support given to 15 British Youth riders organising Sport Specific Session to get them ready for the season. The group of youngsters aged from 9yrs old have already reaped the benefits, gaining podium places in their first series of competitive racing.
I also provide Sport Specific Training sessions for members of ‘Dirt Track Events’ who hold a series of British Championship rounds which includes Flat Track, Sidecar and Mini-bike racing.
I am always challenging myself across various sporting disciplines from white collar boxing to a 6-day cycle ride to climb the Three Peaks of Snowden, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. Also enduring the 1000-mile cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End in 10 days.
Qualifications and Work Experience:
•BTEC Leisure Studies – Distinction (Inc. various coaching qualifications – Swimming, trampolining, badminton, basketball and community sports)
•BA Hon Degree – Leisure Studies and Business Management (Inc. Sport science modules) – 2:2
•Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer & Senior Fitness Instructor – personal trainer; Circuits and Spinning Classed instructor – Village Hotels
•NHS Health & Fitness Advisor – Inc fitness testing for small and medium businesses
•Continuous professional development 2021
Awards:
Nominated and shortlisted for UK Mental Health and Wellbeing Award
Lifestyle Awards 2022
•BTEC Leisure Studies – Distinction (Inc. various coaching qualifications – Swimming, trampolining, badminton, basketball and community sports)
•BA Hon Degree – Leisure Studies and Business Management (Inc. Sport science modules) – 2:2
•Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer & Senior Fitness Instructor – personal trainer; Circuits and Spinning Classed instructor – Village Hotels
•NHS Health & Fitness Advisor – Inc fitness testing for small and medium businesses
•Continuous professional development 2021
- Understand Principles of Exercise
- Explore the Principles of Healthy Eating
- Principles of Weight Management
- Stress Management
Awards:
Nominated and shortlisted for UK Mental Health and Wellbeing Award
Lifestyle Awards 2022
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Personal Experience:
•Represented Warrington Colligate University in the Rugby League National Championship (runners up)
•Represented Warwickshire Police Rugby Union Team
•Represented Hampshire Police in the National Sailing Championships
•Completed 3 Peaks Challenge – Cycling between each climb (6 days)
•Represented Hampshire Police White Collar Boxing -1 x win 1 x loss
•John O’Groats – Lands End – 1000 miles in 10 days
•Represented the Isle of Wight Wizards Speedway Team
•Represented Warrington Colligate University in the Rugby League National Championship (runners up)
•Represented Warwickshire Police Rugby Union Team
•Represented Hampshire Police in the National Sailing Championships
•Completed 3 Peaks Challenge – Cycling between each climb (6 days)
•Represented Hampshire Police White Collar Boxing -1 x win 1 x loss
•John O’Groats – Lands End – 1000 miles in 10 days
•Represented the Isle of Wight Wizards Speedway Team
