Dr. Alex Bliss, PhD, ASCC, SFHEA, FCASES

University of Brighton

Brighton / London / South

Research Expertise

Sport and Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning
Golf
Endurance Sports
Cricket
Football

About

Dr. Alex Bliss is an experienced researcher, consultant, lecturer, and coach. Alex is accredited as a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and through the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association. Alex has a broad range of research interests, but principally researches golf science, particularly physical training for golfers. He also conducts research into performance modelling, coach/athlete relationships and physical profiling. He is Editor-in-Chief at the International Journal of Golf Science and board member for the European Tour and Ladies European Tour Research and Scientific Committee. Away from golf, Alex also supervises projects and publishes research in the areas of youth sport, growth and maturation, bio-banding and relative age. He has experience too of physical demand research with the England and Wales Cricket Board has supervised over 15 MRes projects in professional football. Alex recently has also partnered with Cirque du Soleil as part of a physical profiling strategy for their performance artists.

Publications

A comparison of two global positioning system devices for team-sport running protocols
Journal of Biomechanics
2019
Influence of Cardio-Respiratory Fitness on Physical Performance in Elite Youth Soccer
Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sports
2018
Variability and physical demands of international seam bowlers in one-day and Twenty20 international matches across five years
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
2021
The Effects of an Eight-Week Plyometric Training Program on Golf Swing Performance Characteristics in Skilled Adolescent Golfers
International Journal of Golf Science
2015
Field-based and overspeed potentiated warm-ups increase clubhead speed and drive carry distance in skilled collegiate golfers
The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science
2021
Basketball
Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning
2018
Integrating strength and conditioning training and golf practice during the golf season: Approaches and perceptions of highly skilled golfers
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2023
Variability of test match cricket and the effects of match location on physical demands in male seam bowlers
International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
2022
The influence of pain, kinesiophobia and psychological comorbidities on the accuracy of rating of perceived exertion in UK military spinal rehabilitation
BMJ Military Health
2021
Evolution of anthropometric and physical performance characteristics of international male cricketers from 2014 to 2020 in a World Cup winning nation
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2022
Reciprocal Versus Nonreciprocal Assessment of Knee Flexors and Extensors in Concentric Actions Using the CON-TREX Multijoint Isokinetic Dynamometer: A Reliability Study
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
2018
Strength Training for Golfers
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
2022
Predicting middle‐distance track and cross‐country performances of national and international level adolescent runners
European Journal of Sport Science
2021
A Physiological Performance Profile of a World Record Holder Masters Race Walker
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2014
Comparing indoor tracking of golf ball and club metrics: Consistency and absolute agreement of the Flightscope Mevo+ and Trackman 4 launch monitors
JSAMS Plus
2026
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
Unknown Venue
2022
Planning the Season
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
2022
Notes and News Three Post-Medieval weights from Suffolk verified at the town of Colchester, bearing a previously unknown officiating stamp
Post-Medieval Archaeology
2019
CAERvest® – a novel endothermic hypothermic device for core temperature cooling: safety and efficacy testing
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
2017
Training aerobic fitness
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
2017
The golf and strength and conditioning coach interface: A model to optimise performance support for golfers
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2026
Quantification of Velocity Decrement and Kinetic Profile during 10 metre Resisted Sprinting using the Run Rocket<sup>TM</sup>
International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
2025
Integration of golf practice and strength and conditioning in golf: Insights from professional golf coaches
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
2023
The Portable Antiquities Scheme and the potential of non-metallic finds: A Viking Comb from Shotley, Suffolk
Internet Archaeology
2023
Speed Training for Golf
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
2022
A Perspective on Injuries in Golf
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
2022
The Elite Golfer
Strength and Conditioning for Golf
2022
Strategies to Reduce Heat Strain During Tennis Match-Play in Hot, Humid Conditions
Unknown Venue
Translational Research Finds a New Center
AAAS Articles DO Group
2021

Education

University of Brighton

PhD, Sport Science / May, 2024

Brighton

University of Brighton

MSc, Applied Exercise Physiology / April, 2010

Brighton

Experience

International Journal of Golf Science

Editor in Chief / October, 2024Present

I am the Editor-in-Chief at the International Journal of Golf Science. Alongside this role, I am a Board Member of Golf Science, the organising body of the World Scientific Congress of Golf

University of Brighton

Strength and Conditioning and Sport Coaching / October, 2025Present

I am a Faculty member within the above university as a researcher, lecturer, and scientist

St. Mary's University, Twickenham, UK

Associate Professor - Strength and Conditioning Science / July, 2017October, 2025

I was Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning Science and Subject Lead (Associate Head of Department) here for 7 years. During that time I supervised ~20 MRes completions and~50 MSc completions. I am involved in Doctoral Supervision here and at University of Brighton

England Golf

Strength and Conditioning Coach - South East Region / May, 2014Present

I am the S&C Coach for the South East Regional Squad. I consult with under 18 boys and girls who have been selected to represent the regional squad. Throughout the role I have also supported national level golfers too.

Bliss Performance

Own Business / January, 2010Present

Alongside my other roles I offer private consultancy, athletic training and performance services for elite golfers. I have trained a current top 30 world golfer, a 3x winner on the DP World Tour, 2x winner on the Seniors Tour, and multiple athletes across the DP World Tour

DP World Tour

Board Member - Science and Research Committee / October, 2017Present

A Board Member of the DP World and Ladies European Tour Research and Scientific Committee

Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Science

Fellow / September, 2012Present

I am an accredited member (physiology - support and research) of the above. I achieved Fellowship (the highest award) in 2025.

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