Dr Shyam Chavda

Technical Tutor (Sports)

Shyam Chavda

  • School Faculty of Science and Technology

  • Department Science & Engineering Labs

  • Location London

Research activities

Shyam's primary areas of research relate to the enhancement of weightlifting performance, particularly at an elite level. Given his position within GB Weightlifting, he is currently active in researching the following topics in preparation for the next Olympic cycle (LA 2028);

  • Influence of strength on weightlifting performance
  • Seasonal variation in neuromuscular ability
  • Influence of neuromuscular ability on technique
  • Biomechanical factors affecting technique 

    • Current Teaching

    Shyam currently teaches on the following modules and programmes;

  • Programmes leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning (Distance Education)

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  • Module leader SES4014 Science of Strength and Conditioning 
  • Module leader SES4096 Dissertation

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  • Module tutor SES4015 Performance Training and Corrective Exercise
  • Module tutor SES4030 Research Methods
  • Module tutor SES4013 Professional Placement
  • Module tutor SES4005 Performance Analysis 
  • Module tutor SES4038 Applied Sport Nutrition

    • Biography

    Shyam is a Technical tutor in Sport Science and has served at the university for over a decade. During this time he has developed the departments first distance education postgraduate programme in strength and conditioning. Shyam's research interests are the development of strength and power, with a specialism in the sport of weightlifting, of which he has coached at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

    Publications

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