Sport and Exercise Science

Dave Black

Mr Dave Black

Senior Technician

Sport and Exercise Science

Spinnaker Building, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth PO1 2ER

dave.black@port.ac.uk

Profile

Background

Dave joined the University from industry some 18 years ago. Initially joining as a technician in the Chemistry department he migrated to sports science 7 years ago as more and more computer related equipment filtered into the department. Dave is A-Team captain for Portsmouth chess club, enjoys road running and MMORPG computer games.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and running of the Biomechanics laboratory for teaching and student projects. Assistance of Academic researchers in their investigations and the design/development of project testing procedures. Specification and procurement of new equipment such as opto-electronic motion systems, force platforms and electromyography. The role also involves IT and AV support including acting as a utility hitman within the department.