Dr Paul Davies

Dr Paul Davies

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

  • Email address Paul.Davies@wlv.ac.uk
  • Phone number 01902 323267
  • Location Walsall
  • Faculty Faculty of Education Health & Wellbeing
  • Areas of expertise

    Sport and Exercise Science - Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology.

I joined the University of Wolverhampton in January 2015 having previously held visiting posts at two other universities.  For my PhD research I used ultrasound imaging to measure the age-related performance of the deep abdominal muscles in addition to extending a tissue-engineered model of ageing skeletal muscle that mimicked the conditions from the ultrasound work.  I have presented the results of my research to peers at both national and international conferences.

At the Institute of Human Sciences I teach on undergraduate modules in biomechanics, exercise physiology as well as research and statistical analysis.  I am the module leader for 4SR055 ‘Fundamentals of Sport, Health and Exercise Science’, 4SR053 'Contemporary Issues in Sport, Health and Exercise' and 5SR023 ‘Research Methods and Analytical Procedures’. 

Skeletal muscle ultrasound, age and muscle performance

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) - Professional Member

 

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and Professional Practice (University of Wolverhampton, 2016)

PhD – ‘Mechanisms underlying the deterioration of muscle performance with age’ (University of Bedfordshire, 2014)

MSc Biomechanics (University of Manchester, 2009)

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (University of Bedfordshire, 2005)

Davies, P., Grace, F.M., Lewis, M.P. & Sculthorpe, N. (2016) Observation of age-related decline in the performance of the transverse abdominis muscle. PM&R, 8(1), 45-50.

Wyon, M.A., Allen, N., Cloak, R., Beck, S., Davies, P., & Clark, F. (2016) Assessment of Maximum Aerobic Capacity and Anaerobic Threshold of Elite Ballet Dancers. Med Probl Perf Art, 31(3), 145-150.

I have many years’ experience working as an exercise professional for a local authority leisure provider.  During this time I supported the local medical referral scheme and provided exercise guidance for people exercising with medical conditions.  

I have previously provided support for athletes at large sports events including the London Marathon and London Triathlon.

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