David Sheldon

Applied Sport Scientist (Exercise Physiology)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • University of Birmingham (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Applied Sport Scientist (Exercise Physiology)
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Hybrid role split across both applied and academic Sport Science departments, whilst undertaking an applied and integrated PhD in Exercise Physiology. - Lead physiologist at University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness, delivering targeted and individualised physiology support to elite student-athletes and coaches across a range of sports and Birmingham Talent Hub (Athletics). Manage the Performance Laboratory and student intern programme - Lecturer in Applied Sport Sciences (Exercise Physiology) at the School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences. - Integrated and applied PhD exploring ‘Real-World Applications of High-Altitude Training’ in highly-trained endurance athletes.

    • Sport Science Officer (Physiologist)
      Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Performance Sport Lab Technician
      Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr

  • Coach & Workshop Lead at RunThrough
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

    - Provide bespoke 1-1 online coaching for runners across a range of events and performance levels - Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of in-person Physiology Workshops, involving field-based exercise physiology testing and practical application of data through educational seminars, report generation and coaching guidance. https://www.runthroughcoach.com

  • Loughborough Sport (Internship · 4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Performance Physiologist
      Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the planning and delivery of physiology support for elite student athletes within the athletics and triathlon performance programmes. Year 1 - Physiologist for athletics & triathlon Year 2 - Lead physiologist for triathlon https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/physiology/team/

    • Applied Physiologist - Triathlon
      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Part-time work alongside final year undergraduate study. Provided physiology support to athletes within the Loughborough Triathlon Performance Centre (LTPC) - a fully-integrated world-class Olympic, Paralympic and University performance programme. https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/triathlon/performance/

    • Applied Sport Scientist
      Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 · 11 mos

      Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) placement year. Provided sports science support to the university's athletics, triathlon and swimming performance programmes.

  • Student Athlete at Loughborough Students'​ Sport
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2020 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Endurance runner turned cyclist with 15+ years of competitive experience