Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Recreation and Tourism at the University of Physical Education in Wrocław, teaching specialized courses in swimming technique, water fitness, and aquatic activities for degree programs, Erasmus+ students, and the University of the Third Age.

Her academic credentials include:

• Graduation in Sport from the University of Physical Education in Wrocław (2014)
• Postgraduate Studies in Sports Management (2015)
• Postgraduate Pedagogical Qualification Course (2019)
• PhD in Physical Culture Sciences via joint supervision with the University of Porto (2021)

Dr. Rudnik's research integrates competitive swimming biomechanics with practical performance optimization, focusing on motor skill development and starting-stroke efficiency. Her work is grounded in firsthand experience as an international-level backstroke competitor and enhanced through six international research internships across Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia.

Key research collaborations include:

• University of Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (2014-2016)
• University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2021)
• University of Granada Aquatics Lab (2021)
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2022)
• University of Ljubljana (2023)

She actively contributes to the Erasmus+ ALFAC project and maintains strong industry connections through coaching roles with AZS AWF Wrocław and ongoing work as a swimming instructor, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world athletic development.