Physiological characteristics and performance in elite enduro mountain biking
Journal Article
Kirkwood, L., Ingram, L., Cunningham, J., Malone, E., & Florida-James, G. (2017)
Physiological characteristics and performance in elite enduro mountain biking. Journal of Science and Cycling, 6(2), 13-21. https://doi.org/10.28985/171231.jsc.09
Enduro mountain bike racing is composed of several timed predominantly downhill race stages linked by time restricted, non-competitive transition stages. This study aimed to ...
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework
Journal Article
Sproule, J., Martindale, R., Wang, J., Allison, P., Nash, C., & Gray, S. (2013)
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework. European Physical Education Review, 19(3), 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x13495629
The purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation to explore the use of
outdoor and adventurous project work (PW) within an educational setting. Specifica...
The Effects of British Army Footwear on Ground Reaction Force and Temporal Parameters of British Army Foot-Drill
Journal Article
Rawcliffe, A. J., Graham, S. M., Simpson, R. J., Moir, G. L., Martindale, R. J., Psycharakis, S. G., & Connaboy, C. (2020)
The Effects of British Army Footwear on Ground Reaction Force and Temporal Parameters of British Army Foot-Drill. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 34(3), 754-762. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002139
High rates of occupational training-related lower-limb musculoskeletal [MSK] overuse injuries are reported for British Army recruits during basic training. Foot-drill is a rep...
Blood lactate thresholds and walking/running economy are determinants of backpack-running performance in trained soldiers
Journal Article
Simpson, R. J., Graham, S. M., Connaboy, C., Clement, R., Pollonini, L., & Florida-James, G. D. (2017)
Blood lactate thresholds and walking/running economy are determinants of backpack-running performance in trained soldiers. Applied Ergonomics, 58, 566-572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2016.04.010
We developed a standardized laboratory treadmill protocol for assessing physiological responses to a simulated backpack load-carriage task in trained soldiers, and assessed th...
Examining the ecological validity of the Talent Development Environment Questionnaire
Journal Article
Martindale, R. J., Collins, D., Douglas, C., & Whike, A. (2013)
Examining the ecological validity of the Talent Development Environment Questionnaire. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.718443
It is clear that high class expertise and effective practice exists within many talent development environments across the world. However, there is also a general consensus th...
Relative age effect: implications for effective practice
Journal Article
Andronikos, G., Elumaro, A. I., Westbury, T., & Martindale, R. J. J. (2016)
Relative age effect: implications for effective practice. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(12), 1124-1131. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1093647
Physical and psychological differences related to birthdate amongst athletes of the same selection year have been characterised as the “relative age effects” (RAEs). RAEs have...
Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future
Journal Article
Nash, C., Martindale, R., Collins, D., & Martindale, A. (2012)
Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30(10), 985-994. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.682079
Research into expertise is increasing across a number of domains pertinent to sport. Whilst this increase is particularly apparent in coaching, a key question is how to identi...
Impact of the talent development environment on achievement goals and life aspirations in Singapore
Journal Article
John Wang, C. K., Sproule, J., McNeill, M., Martindale, R. J. J., & Lee, K. S. (2011)
Impact of the talent development environment on achievement goals and life aspirations in Singapore. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 23, 263-276. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2010.543120
Producing successful athletes in Singapore is a high priority, and the financial rewards for those that make it are great. In light of such an extrinsically motivated structur...
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.
Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework
Presentation / Conference
Sproule, J., Martindale, R., Wang, J., Gray, S., Allison, P. & Nash, C. (2011, September)
Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework. Poster presented at 5th ISN International Sports Medicine and Sports Science Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
No abstract available.