Mr Lewis Davies

Tutor in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Sport and Exercise Sciences

lewis.m.davies@swansea.ac.uk

Basic Welsh Speaker

Academic Office - A114
First Floor
Engineering East
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

About

Lewis Davies is a Tutor in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University and lectures in Research Methods and Performance Science. Previously he has taught Sport Science, Coaching and Personal Training within the FE and work-based learning sector. Lewis has delivered Strength and Conditioning programs to a variety of sports and individuals, but mainly rugby union. He has interests in testing and preparing athletes for performance and teaching pedagogy.

Areas Of Expertise

Research Method
Strength and Conditioning
Sports and Exercise Physiology

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Lewis teaches at undergraduate and MSc level on topics ranging from how to carry out Sport and Exercise Science research to performance science and strength and conditioning.

Taught Modules

SR-143 Research Methods & Ethics

This module introduces students to the research methods used in Sport and Exercise Sciences, including a range of research ethical issues that often arise. Students will develop fundamental knowledge and understanding of elementary concepts and principles of research methods including sourcing information, research design, research writing and conducting basic qualitative and quantitative data collection / analysis. Students will also be active in disputing the ethical responsibilities associated with completing research.
SR-147 Sport Performance Science

This module provides the students with an insight into the roles that Sports Physiology, Sports Biomechanics and Strength & Conditioning play in elite sport. The module takes the students through the process of working within elite sport and covers topics, such as how to quantify the demands of athletes across different sports, how to conduct a needs analysis, designing testing and training programmes, and how to practically implement these in a performance science setting.
SR-251 Developing Research Methods for Sports Science

This module builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in SR-143. The scientific method of progressing from a theory to creating hypotheses and research design is discussed together with workshops covering advanced statistical methods and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative research in Sports Science. This module provides an essential knowledge and skills base for progression to the level 3 dissertation project.
SR-D00 SPEX M Level Dissertation

Study for the dissertation, which may comprise systematic evaluation of literature, the conduct of research, evaluation of professional practice, or any combination of these through discussion with their project supervisor. Although preparatory work on the dissertation may take place during TB1 and 2 of the programme, the research project will be primarily carried out over TB3 with the dissertation being submitted at the end of September. In this module the student will be exposed to all aspects of modern information retrieval processes, the organisation and resourcing of research, advanced time management, and the organising and presentation of data. The student must make inferences on conclusions, based on the evidence generated and supported by the empirical evidence. Furthermore, they must assess the significance of this work in relation to the field and make suggestions about how further work could improve or clarify the research problem. The results of the project will be disseminated in a dissertation report/thesis demonstrating the student's ability to research a subject, in-depth, as well as via an infographic demonstrating the ability to disseminate to a variety of audiences and stakeholders. The student will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) to ensure that the project is well developed, organised, and executed. Progress will be monitored formally through a project proposal presentation.
SR-M14 Advanced performance testing, measurement and reporting

This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to reliably conduct, interpret and communicate the results of performance tests in real-world sport science settings. Focus is placed on developing the necessary skills required to accurately disseminate results to a range of audiences within a high-performance environment (e.g., athletes, coaches, managers, performance directors). It challenges students to critically appraise the underpinning theories of current laboratory and field-based methods used to evaluate sports performance and provides contemporary practitioner insights regarding their application with athletes. Through this module, students will draw upon advanced performance science concepts to develop in-depth theoretical knowledge of testing and data interpretation and understand the ways to apply this across a range of athletes.
SR-M15 Placement

This module will contribute to the student's preparation for a career related to the subject discipline by giving appropriate experience in a working environment. The placement experience will encompass as broad a range of activities as possible with the student gradually taking increasing responsibility for their own work as the placement matures. The placement host organisation will appoint a supervisor, who will be responsible for implementing the training programme agreed with the Department. The Department will appoint a link tutor for each student who will monitor progress and liaise with the nominated supervisor at placement host organisations.

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Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Taught Modules

SR-143 Research Methods & Ethics

SR-147 Sport Performance Science

SR-251 Developing Research Methods for Sports Science

SR-D00 SPEX M Level Dissertation

SR-M14 Advanced performance testing, measurement and reporting

SR-M15 Placement