Dominic Smith
Head Sport Scientist & Performance Analyst
Dominic, a Sport Scientist with BSc and MSc qualifications, possesses a distinguished background in elite distance running. He has represented Team Wales, Loughborough University, and the Tennessee Golden Eagles on athletic and academic scholarships, achieving multiple Welsh and British national event medals and participating in various IAAF & European athletics permit races. With degrees from Loughborough and Tennessee Universities, Dominic is currently advancing his expertise in sports data analytics at Swansea. Specializing in aerobic exercise prescription and physiology, he currently provides technological support to the Wales national Swimming Team, assisting Team GB Olympians preparing for Paris 2024.
Qualifications:
BSc Sports and Exercise Science (Loughborough University)
MSc (Distinction) Performance Science and Physiology (Tennessee Technological University)
Level 2 Welsh Athletics Track and Field Coach
UK Anti-Doping Certified practitioner
Skills:
Lactate Threshold and VO2 Max testing
Aerobic Exercise Prescription
Cardio-Vascular rehabilitation
Running Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Performance testing and Innovation
Biological Sampling
Advanced Sports technology
Data Analysis Software
Anti-Doping
Hobbies:
Running, Football, Surfing, Drumming, Guitar, traveling and family time.