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Training of clinical recruiters to improve recruitment to an exercise intervention during breast cancer treatment

Journal Article
Campbell, A. M., Whyte, F., & Mutrie, N. (2005)
Training of clinical recruiters to improve recruitment to an exercise intervention during breast cancer treatment. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 9(3-4), 211-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2006.08.010
Summary This report describes a recruitment strategy, including the employment and training of dedicated clinical recruiters, to improve recruitment to lifestyle interventions...

Lymphocyte Apoptosis, Adhesion/activation Molecules And Complement Regulatory Proteins Following Intensive, Moderate And Eccentric Exercise: 1739 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Journal Article
Simpson, R. J., Guy, K., Whyte, G. P., & Florida-James, G. D. (2005)
Lymphocyte Apoptosis, Adhesion/activation Molecules And Complement Regulatory Proteins Following Intensive, Moderate And Eccentric Exercise: 1739 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(Supplement), S336. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200505001-01738
No abstract available.

Developing the Potential of Young People in Sport: A Final report for Sportscotland

Report
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. & Sowerby, K. (2004)
Developing the Potential of Young People in Sport: A Final report for Sportscotland. Edinburgh: Sportscotland

Elite UK Coach Research Project for UKSI

Report
Collins, D., Abraham, A. & Martindale, R. (2003)
Elite UK Coach Research Project for UKSI. London: UKSI
No abstract available.

Developing the Potential of Young People in Sport: A Baseline Report for Sportscotland

Report
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. & Sowerby, K. (2003)
Developing the Potential of Young People in Sport: A Baseline Report for Sportscotland. Edinburgh: Sportscotland
No abstract available.

Talent identification and development: an academic review.

Book
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. J. J., & Sowerby, K. (2002)
Talent identification and development: an academic review. SportScotland
The Academic Review was commissioned to help evaluate Sportscotland's pilot Talent Identification and Development Programme which operated from early 2000 to the end of 2001. ...

Sport Interactive: Final Report for Sportscotland

Report
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. & Sowerby, K. (2002)
Sport Interactive: Final Report for Sportscotland. Edinburgh: Sportscotland
No abstract available.

A Theoretical Evaluation of Talent Identification processes

Presentation / Conference
Martindale, R., Abbott, A. & Collins, D. (2002, July)
A Theoretical Evaluation of Talent Identification processes. Presented at 12th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, Manchester
No abstract available.

Talent Identification and Development: How Would We Do It?

Presentation / Conference
Collins, D., Abbott, A. & Martindale, R. (2002, July)
Talent Identification and Development: How Would We Do It?. Presented at 12th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, Manchester
No abstract available.

Establishing Educational Experiences for Talented Children in The Primary School: The Biddick Experience

Presentation / Conference
Jess, M., Fraser, G., Martindale, R., Collins, D. & Sowerby, K. (2002, July)
Establishing Educational Experiences for Talented Children in The Primary School: The Biddick Experience. Presented at 12th Commonwealth International Sport Conference, Manchester
No abstract available.
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Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework

2025 - 2028
Background It is well known that parents play an important role in the process of athlete development, often acting as critical stakeholders in facilitating the success or derailment of an athlete. Ho...
Funder: Sportscotland | Value: £15,225

Performance Analysis in Football: Understanding the set piece

2023 - 2025
This study aims to explore and the interaction between player, environment, and task within set plays in football through the framework of Dynamic Systems Theory. The objective is to assist coaches in...
Funder: Scottish Football Association Ltd | Value: £4,850

Effects of multimodal prehabilitation on patients with colorectal cancer

2023 - 2024
Exercise adherence in cancer patients is influenced by demographic, clinical, psychological, physical and environmental factors (Kampshoff et al., 2014). A multimodal personalised approach incorporati...
Value: £7,899

Football Sport Nutrition PhD Studentship

2022 - 2025
Through a funded PhD between the School of Applied Sciences (Edinburgh Napier University) and Soccer PDP, this project aims to develop an applied sport nutrition resource for grass roots and amateur f...
Value: £36,228

Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision

2022 - 2022
While cycling is currently undergoing a period of growth, safety concerns - primarily relating to coexistence with motorised vehicles - remains a significant barrier to participation amongst potential...
Funder: Scottish Funding Council | Value: £4,914

Acceptability and feasibility of using peer-led exercise snacks to increase physical fitness in adolescents

2022 - 2023
Aims. This study aims to carry out a pilot and feasibility study into the use of ‘Exercise snacks’ - short bouts of high-intensity exercise – in adolescents.
Funder: National Institute for Health Research | Value: £5,478

Football Sport Psychology PhD Studentship

2022 - 2026
Through a matched-funded PhD between the School of Applied Sciences (Edinburgh Napier University) and Soccer PDP, this project aims to develop an applied sport psychology resource for grass roots and ...
Value: £32,277

MRes - Player Profiling in professional male football (project 2)

2022 - 2024
The aim of this project will be to bring objectivity and scientific rigor to an existing, in-house, physical profiling protocol encompassing a series of football-specific outcome measures.
Funder: The Hibernian Football Club Limited | Value: £23,136

MRes with Hibernaian Football Club

2021 - 2023
This research project will be embedded within the daily practices of a professional football club at both senior and academy level. The aim of this project will be to bring objectivity and scientific...
Funder: The Hibernian Football Club Limited | Value: £23,136

Greenock Morton FC Masters by Research project

2021 - 2023
This research project will be embedded within the talent development environment of a professional football club at both senior and academy level. The aim of the project will be to gather data surroun...
Funder: Greenock Morton Football Club Ltd | Value: £21,669
8 results

All-out sprinting: reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality

2020 - 2022
Dr Mykolas Kavaliauskas | Director of Studies: Prof G Florida-James | Second Supervisor: Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills

An investigation into the nature of psychological resilience in junior athletes

2015 - 2017
A mixed method approach to understanding the nature of psychological resielince in junior athletes, reviewing and proposi...
Dr Hollie Fountain | Director of Studies: Prof Russell Martindale | Second Supervisor: Dr Tony Westbury

Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure

2014 - 2022
Mr Tom Johnston | Director of Studies: Dr Konstantinos Kaliarntas | Second Supervisor: Dr Susan Brown

The trajectory to elite level: an investigation of the individual and environmental features of within career transitions in sport

2013 - 2018
Dr George Andronikos | Director of Studies: Prof Russell Martindale | Second Supervisor: Dr Tony Westbury

A qualitative exploration of the South African cricket development environment

2011 - 2017
Dr Cedric English | Director of Studies: Prof Russell Martindale | Second Supervisor: Christine Nash

The influence of age, aerobic fitness, cardiovascular risk factors and cytomegalovirus on angiogenic T cells and endothelial progenitor cells

2011 - 2016
Dr Mark Ross | Director of Studies: Prof G Florida-James | Second Supervisor: Dr Eva Malone

Ambulatory physiological assessment: an ergonomic approach to the dynamic work environment and temporal variability in heart rate variability, blood pressure and the cortisol awakening response.

2011 - 2015
Dr Tom Campbell | Director of Studies: Prof G Florida-James | Second Supervisor: Dr Tony Westbury

Sleep disruption, immune cell redeployment and endocrine response following an acute bout of exercise

2007 - 2016
Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills | Director of Studies: Prof G Florida-James | Second Supervisor: Dr Eva Malone
12 results

The Inaugural Women in the Bike Industry Summit Wraps.

25 March 2024
Two days and eight speakers later, the very first Women in the Bike Industry Summit wrapped in the Scottish Borders with forty attendees.

Trail Therapy: Getting out in the fresh air

8 January 2024
Trail therapy, also known as nature therapy or ecotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that involves outdoor activities in natural settings to promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This fo...

Listen to DMBinS’ Trail Therapy on the Lauren Laverne Show

19 August 2023
DMBinS Mountain Bike Health Programme Manager Dr. Christine Fox chats to Lauren Laverne live on BBC 6 Music about the Trail Therapy Evaluation

Experts say mountain biking isn't just fun, it can boost your mental health, too

15 August 2023
New research reveals the unique mental health benefits of riding trails

https://nen.press/2023/08/18/evaluation-of-trail-therapy-finds-mountain-biking-helps-to-improve-wellbeing/

1 August 2023
Edinburgh Napier University research into a mountain biking programme for people with a mental health diagnosis has found participants benefitted from the experience.

Hearts and Hibs youngsters sign up for Edinburgh Napier University course

10 September 2020
Hearts and Hibs have teamed up with Edinburgh Napier University to give development squad players a chance to combine traditional studying with their football commitments.

Lesley Ingram-Sills was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland Brain Waves

26 February 2020
Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills was interviewed on the program : In search of the competitive edge. During this interview Lesley discussed the impact of technology on performance improvement in sport, what th...

CIMSPA endorses first Scottish masters degree at Edinburgh Napier University

17 February 2020
MSc Clinical Exercise Science is the first Scottish masters degree to be mapped to the Working with People with Long Term Conditions Professional Standard.

Norco Factory Team Mechanic Lewis Kirkwood Thinks Mountain Biking Could be Giving us Bad Vibrations

7 August 2019
A recent study from Edinburgh Napier University suggests that mountain bikers are experiencing more intense vibrations than a construction worker who has spent a day on a jackhammer. The study was car...

Mark Beaumont to deliver chancellors talk

24 October 2018
Mark has cycled around the world twice, smashing the circumnavigation World Record on both occasions. His most recent attempt captured the imagination of a global audience by targeting Jules Verne’s A...