
Aaron J. Coutts
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EDUCATION
1998 - 2003. Doctor of Philosophy. Central Queensland University
Rockhampton.
- Monitoring Fatigue And Recovery In Team Sport Athletes
- 1998 - Awarded University Post Graduate Scholarship
1997 - 1998. Master of Human Movement Science. Central Queensland
University Rockhampton
- The Effect Of Glycerol Hyperhydration On Olympic Distance Triathlon
Performance In Hot And Humid Conditions
1992 - 1996. Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies -
Exercise Management). The University of Queensland Brisbane
- 1996 - Awarded Science Faculty Commendation for High Achievement
- 1996 - Awarded membership to the Golden Key National Honour Society
SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002-present University of Technology, Sydney Sydney
Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science, School of Leisure, Sport &
Tourism
- I lecture in the areas of exercise physiology / biochemistry, fitness
assessment, exercise prescription, functional anatomy and research design and
statistics. I am responsible for course development, teaching, administration,
postgraduate supervision and research. I am presently developing a research
focus in the areas of monitoring fatigue and recovery in athletes and the
physiology of prolonged, high-intensity, intermittent exercise. I currently
supervise 8 PhD students and 1 Masters Student.
1998 - 2001 Central Queensland University Rockhampton
Lecturer – School of Health & Human Performance
- Various sessional and part-time appointments required the development,
administration and delivery of the following Human Movement Science subjects:
Exercise Biochemistry, Exercise & Work Physiology, Fitness Assessment,
Conditioning the Athlete, Physical Activity, Fitness & Health, Occupational
Health & Safety, Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement Science and Human
Physiology 1.
1998 -2002 Scientific Sport & Exercise Consultants Rockhampton
Heart Health Program Co-ordinator
- This position required the development, administration and delivery twice-weekly
exercise sessions and regular health education sessions to Australian war
veterans (mainly Vietnam Veterans) with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
1999 - 2001 CQ Comets Rugby League Football Club Rockhampton
Strength and Conditioning Coach
- This position required specific development, implementation, review and
supervision of physical preparation programs and testing that satisfy the
individual needs rugby league players competing in the Queensland Rugby League.
2000 - 2001 Queensland Rugby League Rockhampton
Strength and Conditioning Coach
- This position required specific development, implementation, review and
supervision of physical preparation programs and testing that satisfy the
individual needs of talent identified young (15-19 years) rugby league players.
Duties included exercise testing, prescription, athlete education.
1998 Rockhampton Rockets Basketball Rockhampton
Fitness Coach
1993 - 1997 Club BJ Sports, Medical and Fitness Centre Brisbane
Exercise Physiologist
1995 - 1997 Queensland State Football League Umpires Brisbane
Fitness Coach
1995 Kedron Grange Football Club Brisbane
Fitness Coach
CONSULTANCIES & ADVISORY ROLES
Sports Science Consultant
- I am responsible for advising the all coaching staff on aspects of
training, testing and monitoring the performance, fatigue and recovery of
elite rugby league players. In this position I have completed a comprehensive
analysis of match and training demands of elite rugby league players. We have
developed highly specific performance assessment measures and individual
training strategies. The Parramatta Eels play in the National Rugby League
which is the highest level of professional club rugby league in the world.
2006-present Essendon Football Club Essendon, Vic
Sports Science Consultant
- I am responsible for advising the all coaching staff on aspects of
training, testing and monitoring the performance, fatigue and recovery of
elite Australian football. In this position I have completed a comprehensive
analysis of match and training demands of top level Australian Football. I am
also responsible for implementing performance-oriented research projects as
well as being a member of the innovations committee.
2006 Australian Rugby Union North Sydney, NSW
Australian Rugby Union – Innovations, Technology & Research Committee
- In this role I acted as the academic/research consultant to the ARU. I
provided advice on the latest methods/trends in player loading and fatigue
management of the Australian Wallabies and State-based Super 14 Clubs.
2006 - present Queensland Reds Rugby Union Football Club Brisbane, Qld
Scientific Advisor – Monitoring Training Loads
- In this role I am responsible for advising the coaching staff on aspects
of monitoring match and training loads. The Queensland Reds complete in the
Super 14 International Provincial Rugby Union Competition.
2001-present Fernwood Female Fitness Centres Bendigo, Victoria
Member of Scientific Advisory Panel
- This position involves providing evidence-based advice on all aspects of
the exercise physiology services to the national chain of fitness centres. In
particular this appointment requires the inspection of all areas of Fernwoods
programs and evaluation of future developments, plans and strategies. My role
is to ensure the Fernwood program is scientifically sound, ethical and in the
best interest of their members.
2004-2006 Geelong Australian Rules Football Club Geelong, Vic
Scientific Advisor - Monitoring Training Loads and Improving Recovery
Practices in Professional Australian Football
- In this role I was responsible for advising the fitness coaching staff on
aspects of training, testing and monitoring the performance, fatigue and
recovery of elite Australian football players.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Member of Australian Association for Sport & Exercise Science
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
- Member of European College of Sports Sciences
PUBLICATION & FUNDING RECORD
Journal Publications
- Rampinini, E., Coutts, A. J., Castagna, C., Sassi, R., & Impellizzeri, F.
M. (2007). Analysis of top-level soccer match performance with particular
reference to the opponents International Journal of Sports Medicine, DOI:
10.1055/s-2007-965158.
- Coutts, A. J., Slattery, K. M., & Wallace, L. K. (2007). Practical tests
for monitoring fatigue and recovery in triathletes. Journal of Science and
Medicine in Sports, doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2007.02.007.
- Dascombe, B. J., Reaburn , P. R. J., Sirotic, A. C., & Coutts, A. J.
(2007). The reliability of the i-STAT Clinical Portable Analyser Journal of
Science and Medicine in Sport, 10(3), p. 135-140.
- Coutts, A. J., Wallace, L. K., & Slattery, K. M. (2007). Monitoring
changes in performance, physiology, biochemistry and psychology during
overreaching and recovery in triathletes. International Journal of Sports
Medicine, 28 (2), p. 125-134.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn, P. R. J., & Piva, T. (2007). Monitoring for
overreaching in team sport athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology,99(3),
p. 313-324.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn, P. R. J., Piva, T., & Murphy, A. J. (2007).
Changes in muscular strength and power during deliberate overreaching in rugby
league players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 28 (2), p 116-124.
- Sirotic, A.C. & Coutts, A. J. (2007). Predictors of prolonged, high-intensity
intermittent running performance in team sport athletes. Journal of Strength
and Conditioning Research, 21(1), p. 138-144.
- Castagna, C., Romualdo, B., Abt, G. A., Coutts, A. J., Impellizzeri, F.
M., & Lacapprice, F. (2007). Cardiovascular responses during recreational 5-a-side
indoor-soccer. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 10(2), p. 89-95.
- Slattery, K. M., Wallace, L. K., Murphy, A. J., & Coutts, A. J. (2006).
Predictors of 3km running performance in experienced triathletes.
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 20(1), p 47-52.Murphy, A.
J., Watsford, M. L., Coutts, A. J., & Richards, D. B. B. (2005). Effects of
creatine supplementation on aerobic power and cardiovascular structure and
function. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 8(3), 305-313.
- Vaeyens, R., Coutts, A. J., & Philippaerts, R. (2005). Evaluation of the 'under-21
rule': Do young adult (under-21) soccer players benefit? Journal of Sports
Sciences, 23(10), 1003-1012.
- Watsford, M. L., Murphy, A. J., Pine, M. J., & Coutts, A. J. (2005). The
effect of habitual exercise on respiratory muscle function in older adults.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13(1), 34-44
- Coutts, A. J., Murphy, A. J., & Dascombe, B. J. (2004). The effect of
direct supervision of a strength coach on measures of muscular strength and
power in young rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 18(2), 157-164.
- Impellizzeri, F., Rampinini, E., Coutts, A. J., Sassi, A., & Marcora, S.
(2004). The use of RPE-based training load in soccer. Medicine and Science in
Sports and Exercise, 36(6), 1042-1047.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn, P. R. J., & Abt, G. A. (2003). Heart rate, blood
lactate concentrations, and estimated energy expenditure in a semi-professional
rugby league team during match play: A case study. Journal of Sports Sciences,
21(2), 97-103.
- Murphy, A. J., Watsford, M. L., Coutts, A. J., & Pine, M. J. (2003). The
validity and reliability of a test of musculotendinous stiffness for the
triceps-surae. Physical Therapy in Sport, 4(4), 175-181.
- Murphy, A. J., Lockie, R. G., & Coutts, A. J. (2003). Kinematic
determinants of early acceleration in field sport athletes. The Journal of
Sports Science and Medicine, 2(4), 144-150.
- Coutts, A.J., Reaburn, P.R.J., Mummery, W.K. and Holmes, M.A. (2002) The
effect of glycerol hyperhydration on Olympic distance triathlon performance in
high ambient temperatures. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and
Exercise Metabolism, 12(1), 105-119.
- Coutts, A.J. and Reaburn, P.R.J. (2000) Time and Motion Analysis of the
AFL Field Umpire. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 3(2) p 132-139.
- Moxham, L., Arnold, T., Coutts A. Michaels, A., and Ray, R (2000) The
Economic Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on a Regional Community in
Australia. Australian Journal of Public Health 6(1), p37-47.
- Coutts, A. J., Rampinini, E., Marcora, S., & Impellizzeri, F. M. (2007).
Physiological correlates of perceived exertion during soccer-specific exercise.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports, in review.
- Coutts, A. J., & Reaburn , P. R. J. (2006). Monitoring changes in stress
and recovery during overreaching in rugby league players. Perceptual & Motor
Skills, in press.
- Kelly, V. K., & Coutts, A. J. (2007). Planning and monitoring training
loads during the competition phase in team sports. Strength and Conditioning
Journal, in press.
- Sirotic, A. C., & Coutts, A. J. (2007b). The reliability of physiological
and performance measures during simulated team-sport running on a non-motorised
treadmill. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, in press.
- Wallace, L. K., Coutts, A. J., Slattery, K. M., Bell, J., & Simpson, N.
(2007). Using session-RPE to monitor training load in swimming. Strength and
Conditioning Journal, in review.
- Wallace, L. K., Slattery, K. M., & Coutts, A. J. (2007). The ecological
validity and application of the session-RPE method for quantifying training
loads in swimming. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in review.
- Hill-Hass, S., Coutts, A. J., Rowsell, G. J., & Dawson, B. (2007).
Variability of acute physiological responses and performance profiles of youth
soccer players in small-sided games Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,
in review.
- Rowsell, G. J., Coutts, A. J., Reaburn , P., Toone, R., & Halson, S. L.
(2007). The effect of cold-water immersion on training quality in high-performance
triathletes during twice-a-day training. European Journal of Applied
Physiology, in review.
- Rowsell, G. J., Coutts, A. J., & Reaburn, P. (2007). The acute effect of
contrast temperature showers on markers of muscle damage and hormonal status.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, in review.
- Rowsell, G. J., Coutts, A. J., & Reaburn, P. (2007). Effect of contrast
temperature showers on markers of recovery and performance in beach volleyball
players during a 3-day intensive training camp. British Journal of Sports
Medicine, in review.
- Rowsell, G. J., Coutts, A. J., & Reaburn, P. (2007). Effect of cold-water
immersion on physical performance between successive matches in junior high-performance
soccer players. Journal of Sports Sciences, in review.
- Rowsell, G. J., Coutts, A. J., Reaburn, P., & Halson, S. L. (2007). Effect
of cold-water immersion on match running performance in high-performance
junior soccer players during tournament play. Journal of Sports Sciences, in
review.
Book Chapters
- Coutts, A. J., Charmari, K., Rampinini, E., & Impellizzeri, F. M. (2008).
Monitoring Training in Soccer: Measuring and Periodising Training Loads. In A.
Delal (Ed.), Physical Preparation for Soccer (pp. in press).
- Coutts, A. J., Sirotic, A. C., Knowles, H., & Catterick, C. (2008).
Monitoring Training Loads in Professional Rugby League. In T. Reilly, F.
Korkusuz & E. Ergen (Eds.), Science in Football VI (pp. 1-6). London, UK:
Routledge. in press.
- Sirotic, A. C., & Coutts, A. J. (2008). The Reliability of a Repeated
Sprint Test during Simulated Team-Sport Running on a Non-Motorised Treadmill.
In T. Reilly, F. Korkusuz & E. Ergen (Eds.), Science in Football VI (pp. 1-4).
London, UK: Routledge. in press.
- Quinn, J., Finch, C. F., & Coutts, A. J. (2008). The Relationships between
Pre-match Hydration Status, Match Performance, Injury and Body Mass Changes in
Elite Australian Footballers. In T. Reilly, F. Korkusuz & E. Ergen (Eds.),
Science in Football VI (pp. 1-4). London, UK: Routledge. in press.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn, P. R. J., Piva, T., Rowsell, G., & Murphy, A. J.
(2005). Predictors of changes in VO2max during periods of intense training in
rugby league players. In T. Reilly & D. Araújo & J. Cabri (Eds.), Science and
Football V (pp. 387-394). London, UK: Routledge.
- Dascombe, B., Reaburn, P.R.J., & Coutts, A.J. Oxygen Uptake In Response To
Exercise Transitions: A Review. In S. Marshall-Gradisnik, E. Hohmann, & A.L.
Bryant (Eds.), Sport Science and Sport Medicine Reviews; Selected Topics (pp.
90-104). Rockhampton: Central Queensland University.
- Coutts, A. J., Sirotic, A. C., & Pine, M. J. (2003). The effects of
exercise on the cardiovascular system: A brief review. Paper presented at the
1st Central Queensland Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference, Central
Queensland University, Rockhampton. (e-book)
- Coutts, A. J., Slattery, K. M., & Wallace, L. (2003). Overreaching,
overtraining and under performance in athletes: A brief review. Paper
presented at the 1st Central Queensland Sports Science and Sports Medicine
Conference, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton. (e-book)
Conference Proceedings & Abstracts
- Coutts, A. J., & Sirotic, A. C. (2004). Increasing aerobic fitness
improves match-specific running performance in team sport athletes. Paper
presented at the 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science,
Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Pine, M. J., Murphy, A. J., Watsford, M. L., & Coutts, A. J. (2004).
Specific respiratory muscle training: The effects of various training
strategies upon repeat sprint performance. Paper presented at the 9th Annual
Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
- Coutts, A. J., Wallace, L., & Slattery, K. M. (2004). Biochemical and
psychological changes during deliberate overreaching in experienced
triathletes. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Exercise and
Sports Science Inaugural Conference, Queensland University of Technology,
Brisbane, Australia.
- Coutts, A. J., Sirotic, A. C., Abt, G. A., Gear, T., & Murphy, A. J.
(2004). A new method for assessing match-related performance in team sport
athletes. Paper presented at the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports
Science Inaugural Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Coutts, A. J., & Sirotic, A. C. (2004). A comparison of small games
training versus interval training for improving aerobic fitness and prolonged,
high-intensity, intermittent running performance. Paper presented at the
Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science Inaugural Conference,
Brisbane, Australia.
- Whitty, A., Murphy, A. J., & Coutts, A. J. (2004). Gross efficiency as a
function of cadence and power output in novice cyclists. Paper presented at
the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science Inaugural Conference,
Brisbane, Australia.
- Wallace, L., Slattery, K. M., Sirotic, A. C., Murphy, A. J., & Coutts, A.
J. (2004). Predictors of 3km running performance in experienced triathletes.
Paper presented at the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science
Inaugural Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Sirotic, A. C., Slattery, K. M., Wallace, L., Murphy, A. J., & Coutts, A.
J. (2004). Physiological predictors of changes in performance of a prolonged,
high intensity, intermittent exercise protocol that replicate team sport match
play. Paper presented at the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports
Science Inaugural Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
- Murphy, A. J., Hickson, C., Coutts, A. J., & Rees, S. (2003). The
relationship between leg stiffness, range of motion and performance in active
females. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(4), 108.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn , P. R. J., Murphy, A. J., Pine, M. J., &
Impellizzeri, F. (2003). Validity of the session-RPE method for determining
training load in team sport athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in
Sport, 6(4), 8.
- Coutts, A. J., Reaburn , P. R. J., Murphy, A. J., Watsford, M. L., &
Spurrs, R. W. (2003). Changes in physiological and performance characteristics
of semi-professional rugby league players in relation to training load: A case
study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(4), 37.
- Murphy, A. J., Lockie, R. G., & Coutts, A. J. (2003). Determinants of
early acceleration in field sport athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in
Sport, 6(4), 6.
- Watsford, M. L., Murphy, A. J., Pine, M. J., & Coutts, A. J. (2003). The
effects of specific respiratory muscle training in older females. Journal of
Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(4), 7.
- Dascombe, B., Reaburn, P. R. J., Arnold, T., & Coutts, A. J. (2003).
Physiological determinants of sub-elite rugby referees during representative
match play. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(4), 30.
- Coutts, A. J., Sirotic, A. C., & Pine, M. J. (2003). The effects of
exercise on the cardiovascular system: A brief review. Paper presented at the
1st Central Queensland Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference, Central
Queensland University, Rockhampton.
- Coutts, A. J., Slattery, K. M., & Wallace, L. (2003). Overreaching,
overtraining and under performance in athletes: A brief review. Paper
presented at the 1st Central Queensland Sports Science and Sports Medicine
Conference, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton.
- Coutts, A.J., Reaburn, P.R.J., Piva, T. and Rowsell, G (2002) The
usefulness of biochemical markers for early diagnosis of overreaching in rugby
league players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 5(4), p6-8.
- Coutts, A.J., Reaburn, P.R.J., Piva, T. and Rowsell, G (2002) Markers of
recovery in team sport athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.
5(4), p8-10.
- Dascombe, B., Stanton, R., Peddle, M., Evans, G, and Coutts, A.J. Force
production in outrigger canoeing. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.
5(4), p37-38.
- Dascombe, B., Stanton, R., Peddle, M., Evans, G, and Coutts, A.J. Force
production in outrigger canoeing. Australian Conference for Science and
Medicine in Sport. Melbourne, Australia, October 2002.
- Coutts, A.J. and Reaburn, P.R.J. (2001) Physiological responses during a
professional rugby league match. Australian Conference for Science and
Medicine in Sport. Perth, Australia, September 2001.
- Coutts, A.J., Dover, T., Reaburn, P.R.J., and Schofield, G. (2000)
Protocols for determining peak heart rates in swimmers. Pre-Olympic Congress.
International Congress on Sport Science Sports Medicine and Physical Education.
Brisbane, Australia, September, 2000.
- Reaburn, P.R.J. and Coutts, A.J. (2000) The joys of field research: The
Simpson Desert Cycle Challenge experience. Pre-Olympic Congress. International
Congress on Sport Science Sports Medicine and Physical Education. Brisbane,
Australia, September, 2000.
- Coutts, A.J. and Reaburn, P.R.J. (2000) Physiological responses during a
professional rugby league match. Paper presented - Association Internationale
des Ecoles Superieures d'Education Physique, Central Queensland University,
Yeppoon, Australia, August 2000.
- Humphries, B., Coutts, A.J., Humphries, N. and Warman, G. (2000) Muscle
balance: A determining factor in strength and power development for semi-professional
rugby league players. Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport
Science Sports Medicine and Physical Education. Brisbane, Australia, September,
2000.
- Warman, G., Humphries, B. and Coutts, A.J. (2000) The effect of a six-month
pre-season conditioning program on muscular strength and aerobic endurance in
semi-professional rugby league players. Pre-Olympic Congress. International
Congress on Sport Science Sports Medicine and Physical Education. Brisbane,
Australia, September, 2000.
- Coutts, A., Reaburn, P. and Mummery, K. (2000) The effect of glycerol
hyperhydration on Olympic distance triathlon performance in high thermal
stress. International Conference on Physiological and Cognitive Performance in
Extreme Environments. Canberra, Australia, March, 2000.
- Reaburn, P. and Coutts, A.J. (2000) Urinalyses and body mass changes
during an ultra-distance endurance event: The Simpson Desert Cycle Challenge.
International Conference on Physiological and Cognitive Performance in Extreme
Environments. Canberra, Australia, March, 2000.
- Abt, G. A., Reid, H., Coutts, A. J., Holmes, M. A., Humphries, B., Mummery,
W. K., Reaburn, P. R. J., & Schofield, G. (1999) A multi-disciplinary
examination of elite triathletes preparation for the 1997 Hawaiian Ironman
Triathlon: Part II - Nutritional profile. Paper accepted for publication in
the proceedings of the 11th Commonwealth and Scientific Congress, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
- Coutts, A.J., P.R.J. Reaburn, G.A. Abt, M.A. Holmes, B. Humphries, W.K.
Mummery, and G. Schofield. (1999) A multi-disciplinary examination of an elite
triathletes preparation for the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon: A case study. 5th
IOC World Congress, Sydney, Australia. 31 October – 5 November.
- Coutts, A.J., Reaburn, P.R.J., Mummery, W.K., Abt. G.A, Humphries, B. and
Schofield. G. (1999) The effect of fluid loss on Olympic distance triathlon
performance in high thermoregulatory stress. Gatorade International Triathlon
Science II Conference, Noosa, Queensland. 8-9 November.
- Coutts, A. J., Abt, G. A., Reaburn, P. R. J., Holmes, M. A., Humphries,
B., Mummery, W. K., & Schofield, G. (1999). A multi-disciplinary examination
of elite triathlete preparation for the 1997 Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon: Part
IV - Physiological and anthropometrical factors. Paper accepted for
publication in the proceedings of the 11th Commonwealth and Scientific
Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Dickson, G., Mummery, W. K., Arnold, T., Coutts, A., Lamb, N., & Godfrey-Spenning,
C. (1999). A cricketer for the ages: A comparison of test cricket batting
performances 1877-1997. Paper accepted for publication in the proceedings of
the 11th Commonwealth and Scientific Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Holmes, M. A., Reaburn, P. R. J., Webster, O., Abt, G., Coutts, A. J.,
Humphries, B., Mummery, W. K., & Schofield, G. (1999). A multi-disciplinary
examination of elite triathlete preparation for the 1997 Hawaiian Ironman
Triathlon: Part III - Blood biochemical and haematological indices. Paper
accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 11th Commonwealth and
Scientific Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Schofield, G., Mummery, W. K., Abt, G. A., Coutts, G. A., Holmes, M.
A., Humphries, B., & Reaburn, P. R. J. (1999). A multi-disciplinary
examination of elite triathlete preparation for the 1997 Hawaiian Ironman
Triathlon: Part I - Training and psychological factors. Paper accepted for
publication in the proceedings of the 11th Commonwealth and Scientific
Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Arnold, T. Michaels, A., Coutts A., Ray, R., and Moxham, L.
"Cardiovascular Disease and Lifestyle Behaviour in Australia: a Case for a
Change in Focus for Education". Paper presented - Association Internationale
des Ecoles Superieures d'Education Physique, Adelphi University, New York,
July 1998.
- Arnold, T. Michaels, A., Moxham, L., Ray, R., and Coutts A. "The Economic
Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on a Regional Community in Australia". Paper
presented Health and Rural Settings Conference, University of Lethbridge,
September 1998. Refereed Conference Proceedings
Scientific Reports
- Coutts, A.J., Pegg, S., Fredericks, B. and Lamb, N (1998) Analysis of
Rural Health Workforce Survey 1997 - Final report to Yangulla Centre Rural
Health Training Unit. Rockhampton Base Hospital. Rockhampton, Australia.
Professional Trade Publications
- Duffield, R., & Coutts, A. J. (2007). Pre-cooling for team-sports: Does it
work and is it required? Sports Coach. In press
- Coutts, A. J., Wallace, L. K., & Slattery, K. M. (2006). Compression
garments in sport: A review. Sports Coach, 29(1), 38-39.
- Coutts, A. J., & Abt, G. A. (2005). Training aerobic capacity for improved
performance in team sports. Sports Coach, 27(4), 20-24.
- Coutts, A. J., & Watsford, M. L. (2004). Practical tools for monitoring
fitness. Sports Coach, 27(3), 20-22.
- Coutts, A. J., & Sirotic, A. C. (2004). Post match recovery practices for
team sports. Sports Coach, 27(2), 20-23.
- Coutts, A. J., & Sirotic, A. C. (2006). Pratiche di recupero per gli sport
della squadra. Teknosport, 32, in press.
- Coutts, A. J., Wallace, L. K., & Slattery, K. M. (2004). Monitoring
training load. Sports Coach, 27(1), 12-14.
- Coutts, A. J., & Impellizzeri, F. M. (2004). Il monitoraggio
dell'allenamento negli sport di squadra con particolare riferimento al calcio.
Teknosport, 29, 14-20.
- Coutts, A. J., Slattery, K. M., & Wallace, L. K. (2004). Overreaching,
overtraining e deterioramento della prestazione negli atleti. Teknosport, 31,
7-13.
- Coutts, A. J., & Abt, G. A. (2003). L'allenamento della componente
aerobica negli sport di squadra: ricerche su giocatori ed arbitri. Teknosport,
27, 25-29.
- Coutts, A. J. (2003). L'impiego di esercitazioni tecniche per lo sviluppo
della prestazione fisica nei giochi sportivi. Teknosport, 24, 14-18.
- Coutts, AJ and Abt, GA. (2003) L'allenamento della componente aerobica
negli sport di squadra: ricerche su giocatori ed arbitri. Teknosport;
27:25-29.
- Coutts, A. J. (2003). L'impiego di esercitazioni tecniche per lo sviluppo
della prestazione fisica nei giochi sportivi. Teknosport, 24, 14-18.
- Coutts, A. J. (2002). Use of skill-based games in fitness development for
team sports. Sports Coach, 24(4).
- Coutts, A.J. (2001) Monitoring Training in Team Sports. Sports Coach, Vol.
24(2). 19-23 . Reaburn, P. R. J., & Coutts, A. J. (2001). How low can we go?
Sports Coach, 24(3), 8-9
- Reaburn P. and Coutts, A.J. (2000) Concurrent Strength and Endurance
Training. Sports Coach, Vol. 23 (3), p 22-23.
- Coutts, A.J. (1998). Triathletes race better glycerol-loaded. The Masters
Athlete, (Rockhampton, Qld.) Vol. 22,p. 12. (ISSN: 1322-7831)
- Coutts, A.J. (1998). Tri Glycerol loading to beat dehydration. The Masters
Athlete, (Rockhampton, Qld.) Vol. 22,p. 5. (ISSN: 1322-7831)
- Coutts, A.J. (1998). Tri Glycerol loading to beat dehydration. Australian
Triathlete, Publicity Press. Vol. 6(5),p. 18-19. (ISSN: 1320-5773)
Grants and Funding
- Faculty of Business Research Grant ($9930) Coutts, A.J. (2004) The
influence of between match periodisation strategies on recovery and
performance in team sport athletes.
- Faculty of Business Research Grant ($7018) Coutts, A.J. (2003) Measuring
prolonged, high-intensity intermittent exercise in elite athletes
- Early Career Research Grant ($17000) Coutts, A.J. (2002) The influence of
training aerobic capacity on repeat sprint performance during prolonged, high
intensity, intermittent exercise.
- Faculty of Business Research Grant ($9018) Coutts, A.J. (2002) Methods for
monitoring fatigue and recovery in endurance athletes
- Gatorade Australia ($1500) Coutts, A.J., and Reaburn, P.R.J. (1997) The
effect of glycerol hyperhydration on Olympic distance triathlon performance in
hot and humid conditions.
- Faculty Research Grant ($2000) - Reaburn, P.R.J., Coutts, A.J., and Holmes,
M. (1997) The effect of glycerol hyperhydration on Olympic distance triathlon
performance in hot and humid conditions.
- Collaborative Research Group (1998) - W.K. Mummery, G. Schofield, P.R.J.
Reaburn, G.A. Abt, A.J. Coutts, M.A. Holmes, and B. Humphries. ($4000) Multi-disciplinary
examination of elite triathlete preparation for the 1997 Hawaiian Ironman
triathlon: Part I – Training and psychological factors.
- TB Lynch Research Laboratories (2000) Coutts, A.J. and Reaburn, P.R.J.
($50,000 in kind support) Monitoring various performance, physiological,
haematological, hormonal, immunological and psychological markers of
overtraining in team sport players.
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (2002) Coutts, A.J. ($8,900 in kind support)
Biochemical markers of fatigue in endurance athletes
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology (2006) Coutts, A.J. ($20,000 in kind support)
The effect of between-match periodisation on biochemical markers of fatigue in
team sport athletes.
REVIEWER FOR SCHOLARLY JOURNALS
- Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (Editorial Board Member)
- Coaching and Sports Science Journal (Editorial Board Member)
- International Journal of Sports Medicine
- British Journal of Sports Medicine
- European Journal of Sports Science
- Sports Medicine
- Chronobiology International
- International Journal of Sports Performance and Physiology
- International Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
- International Journal of Sport Psychology
Awards received
- Finalist – Young Researcher Award. Australian Association of Exercise and
Sports Science Inaugural Conference, 14 - 16 April 2004, Brisbane, Australia.
Invited Speaking
- Central De Eventos Esportivos (2007) II Congresso Internacional de
Preparacao Desportiva. Spet 5 -10, 2007. Porto Alegre Brasil
- University of Tor Vergata (2006) Overtraining and Overreaching in Athletes,
July 15th, 2007.
- Sports Medicine Australia (2005-2006) Exercise Prescription – Its role in
managing disease.
- Wests Tigers Rugby League Club (2005) Preparing for matches: minimising
fatigue and maximising your performance.
- Scualo Regional Marche dello Sport (2004) Practical tools for managing
fatigue and recovery in athletes. July 12. Ancona Italy.
- Australian Rugby League (2003-2004) High Performance Coaches Conference –
Monitoring Fatigue and Recovery in Rugby League Players
- Central Queensland University (2003) The 1st Central Queensland Conference
of Science and Medicine in Sport. Overtraining in Athletes
- Sydney Academy of Sport (2002-2004) Strength Training for Young Athletes
- Sydney Academy of Sport (2002-2007) Managing Fatigue and Recovery in
Athletes
- Sydney Academy of Sport (2002-2007) Level II General Principles Coaching
Course
- Royal North Shore Hospital (2004) Prescribing Strength Training for
Children
- Central Queensland Division of General Practice Conference (2001) –
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations.
- Airservices Australia (2001) Fitness for Fire-fighters.
- Australian Football League Queensland (AFLQ) (1998 – 2001) Fitness for
Football.
- Queensland Rugby League (2000-2001) Strength and Conditioning in Rugby
League.
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