Dr David Rodríguez Ruiz is a professor in the Department of Physical Education at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the area of Didactics of Body Expression. He holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes related to physical activity, sport and health.
His research focuses on the evaluation of training and sports performance, as well as the analysis of physical exercise in different populations, including the promotion of physical activity for health and active ageing. He has participated in research projects and is the author of numerous scientific publications in specialised journals on sport, sports medicine and physical activity sciences.
In the applied field, he has developed expertise in sports training, notably during his time as a coach in high-level volleyball. His profile combines university teaching, research and practical application in sports performance, contributing to the transfer of knowledge in the field of sports sciences.