David Suarez Iglesias

David Suarez Iglesias serves as a Permanent Labor Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports, University of Leon. His primary research focuses on Adapted Physical Activity and Sports Performance, with specialized expertise in disability sports and exercise physiology for clinical populations.

He completed his Doctorate at the University of Leon in 2017 with the thesis "Practice of physical-sports activities in institutionalized adults with severe disabilities: influence on the rehabilitation of physical condition parameters in relation to health," supervised by Dr. José G. Villa Vicente.

Dr. Suarez Iglesias' research interests prominently feature Adapted Physical Activity, Sports Performance, Exercise Physiology, and Physical Rehabilitation. As a core member of the Valfis research group, he investigates physical condition assessment related to health, training, sports performance, and nutrition. His work extensively addresses Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disabilities, and the physiological demands on basketball referees, emphasizing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols and adaptive sports methodologies.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes including systematic reviews on para-sports (cycling, judo, waterskiing), exercise interventions for neurological conditions, and referee physiology. His work consistently bridges sports science with clinical rehabilitation, demonstrating methodological rigor through scoping reviews, case studies, and validity testing of assessment instruments.

No scientific awards were documented in the available materials.

While specific student supervision details are absent from provided materials, his active publication record and research group leadership suggest ongoing mentorship activities. Grant information remains unspecified, though his systematic review volume implies substantial research funding support.

He actively contributes to the Valfis research group, which specializes in comprehensive physical condition assessment across health, training, and sports performance domains, with particular emphasis on nutritional factors and adaptive strategies for vulnerable populations.