Dr Philip Graham-Smith

Associate Head Engagement / Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics

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  • E: p.graham-smith@salford.ac.uk
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Biography

Dr Phil Graham-Smith is a BASES accredited Sports Biomechanist and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

His Phd focused on the biomechanics of the long and triple jumps, and has provided biomechanical support to UK Athletics for over 20 years. In that time he has assisted numerous Olympic, World and Commonwealth champions both in the training and competitive environments.

For the last 3 years Phil has also been the technical lead for Biomechanics for the English Institute of Sport, providing strategic leadership and mentoring of the Biomechanics team.

Phil was formerly the Director of Sport within the School of Health Sciences. Within that time he pioneered and developed the sports partnerships with Salford Reds, Sale Sharks and Lancashire CCC. His vision has enabled the partnerships to form an integral part of the student experience and has facilitated high impact research in Strength & Conditioning and Sports Injury Rehabilitation.

Phil is currently Associate Head for Engagement within the School of Health Sciences.

Teaching

Undergraduate

  • Introduction to Sports Biomechanics
  • Biomechanics and Performance Analysis
  • Biomechanics & Skill Acquisition
  • Integrated Sports Science / Applied Human Performance
  • Inter-professional Practice for Sports Rehabilitation 
  • Dissertation         

Postgraduate

  • Biomechanical Analysis in Sport / Science of Sports Performance
  • Applied Biomechanics

Research Interests

Biomechanics of Long and Triple jump (and other athletic events)

Biomechanics of Running

Biomechanics of Strength & Conditioning

Bilateral Asymmetry (causative factors and injury risk)

Isokinetics – applications to screening and injury prevention and rehabilitation

Biomechanics of Health & Wellbeing footwear

Qualifications and Memberships

BSc (hon) Sports Science

PhD Sports Biomechanics       

BASES Accredited Sport & Exercise Scientist (Biomechanics)

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Publications

Refer to SEEK Profile