Team : David West

Background

After completing an HND in Health and Fitness David decided to pursue his interest in exercise by studying Coaching Science at Liverpool John Moores University (JMU). JMU’s department of Sport and Exercise Science is the UK’s premier school. The school is identified as the number one Sports and Exercise Science department by the external quality assurance agency (QAA).
David achieved top grade in the class of 2002, in which he specialized in exercise physiology. David’s final year dissertation was funded by the British Heart Foundation to aid the development of a heart failure prognostic tool known as the “The Peak Exercise Cardiac Output Test”. David worked alongside the Liverpool County Football Development Unit where he organised and ran the disability football leagues. David was also fitness coach to the girls primary football team and together with the JMU, ran the ladies football team. At the unit he also promoted physical activity among children with Diabetes by establishing “Exercise fun days” which was run in conjunction with Alder Hay Hospital.

Interests

David has many interests, the majority of which has centred on his enthusiasm and passion for sport and exercise. He has participated at varying levels within football ranging from senior and amateur, to playing for fun with friends. He had an eventful few seasons playing rugby, enjoys the odd game of golf, hill walking and hopes to learn to kayak. He loves music and is currently learning to play the guitar so have your ear muffs at the ready.

Qualifications

BSc (hons) Coaching Science (2:1) Liverpool John Moores University

Selected modules including: Coaching Skills | Exercise and Health | Biological Rhythms | Anatomy and Human Development | Exercise Physiology | Assessment of Performance | Stress Physiology | Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Environmental Physiology

HND Health and Fitness Jewel and EskValley College
Selected modules including: Nutrition, Diet and Weight Control | Exercise Principles and Programming | Step Aerobics | Exercise for Mature Movers | Circuit and Resistance Training | Fitness Testing and Assessment | Stretching Techniques | Teaching of Swimming

RSA Exercise to Music

Emergency First Aid

Qualified Boxercise Instructor