Dr. Fiddy Davis J
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver lecture and demonstration for under graduate and post graduate students
- Research mentoring for post graduate students and research scholars
- Assess athletes (recreational and Professional) and Design exercise programs for Performance enhancement, Pre-habilitation and rehabilitation
- Administration of the department
- Member, Executive Council, Manipal University
- Coordinates Manipal University’s Strategic Road Map – Vision 2020
- Member of the Academic Reputation Team
Fiddy Davis J is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences at SOAHS, Manipal University.
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Institutional
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences | MES 601 BES 105 | I Semester |
| Exercise Physiology | MES 603 | I and II Semester |
| Strength and Conditioning | MES 701 | III Semester |
| Athletic Training and Injury Prevention | MES 705 | III Semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Sports Medicine | SOAHS, Manipal University | 2013 |
| Master of Physiotherapy | Cardiopulmonary Science | MCOAHS, Manipal University | 2003 |
| PG Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy | Sports Physiotherapy | Alagappa University | 1998 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Allied Health Sciences. Manipal University | Associate Professor | Head of the Department | Since September 2014 |
| School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University | Associate Professor | In-Charge Human Performance Lab | October 2008-September 2014 |
| School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University | Lecturer and Assistant Professor | Taught Exercise Physiology, Cardiopulmonary sciences and Biomechanics | October 2004 to 2008 |
| Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University | Lecturer | Taught Biomechanics and Cardio pulmonary Sciences | October 2003 to October 2004 |
| Department of Physiotherapy, Gokulam Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Salem | Lecturer | Taught Biomechanics | September 1999 to August 2001 |
| Department of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi | Physiotherapist cum Teaching Assistant | Taught Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention | February 1999 to July 1999 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Injury prevention, training and conditioning, analysis of sport movements
Area of Expertise
Exercise testing, designing conditioning programs
Area of Research
Shoe-surface, shoe - feet Interaction and injury risk, Sport mechanics and injury risk
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Member of Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
- Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)
- Certified BLS Instructor (American Heart Association)
- Best outgoing student in Master of Physiotherapy at Manipal University (2001-2003)
- Distinguished Service Award for Research from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2015
C-reactive protein and Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Marker or Risk Factor?
2012-01-01 Vidyasagar S Maiya GA Davis F
The Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research
Chronotropic and perceptual responses to deep water running
2010-01-01 Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Rao B Davis F
Med Sci Sports Exerc.2012 May;44(5): s664-s665
Resistance exercise training for hypertension
2010-01-01 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Chandrasekaran B Arumugam A Kumaran DS Chandrasharma B
Physical fitness training for people with spinal cord injury
2009-01-01 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Kumaran DS Nair S Vijayamuniraj J Davis F
Ethical Issues – Perspectives for Physiotherapists
2006-01-01 Peepee Publishers Raja K Sivakumar T Davis F
Effect of Eight Weeks of Walking on High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Vidyasagar S Maiya G A
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and occupational therapy.2014; Sep:176-181
Physical fitness training for people with spinal cord injury
2009-08-07 Davis F Kumaran DS Nair S Vijayamuniraj J
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.): Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009; (3) URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007955/abstract
Resistance exercise training for hypertension
2010-10-11 Chandrasekaran B B Arumugam A Davis F Kumaran DS Chandrasharma B Khundrakpam C
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.): Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010; (11) URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008822/abstract
Chronotropic and perceptual responses to deep water running
Davis F Rao B
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.): Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 May;44(5): s664-s665
C-reactive protein and Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Marker or Risk Factor?
Davis FJ Vidyasagar S Maiya GA
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.): The Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research Oct-Dec 2012;1 (4): 178-186
Ethical Issues: Perspectives for the Physiotherapists
2009-01-01 Kavitha Raja Fiddy Davis Sivakumar T
BOOK- Publisher -PEEPEE
Effect of Eight Weeks of Walking on High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Davis FJ Vidyasagar S Maiya GA
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.): Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and occupational therapy. July – September 2014; 8(3): 176-181
A Musculoskeletal Injury Profile of Athletes at a National Inter-University Athletic Meet in Manipal, Karnataka, India
Prachi Shah Abraham Samuel Babu Vaibhavi Satam H.S.Ballal Fiddy Davis Arun Maiya
Citation (Journal. Year Month; Volume (Issue): Page No.):The shield.2011, Vol.6: 50-56