
Robert U. Newton
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EDUCACIÓN
- 1993-98 Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Cross University, Lismore
- 1987-92 Master of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland,
Brisbane
- 1982-86 Bachelor of Human Movement Studies with Honours, University of
Queensland, Brisbane
POSITIONS HELD
2003 – currently
- Foundation Professor in Exercise and Sports Science, School of Biomedical
and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia
2001 - 2002
- Founding Director of the Ball State University, Australia Center
2000 - 2002
- Ball State University, Indiana: Associate Professor, School of Physical
Education, Director of Biomechanics Program, Director of Biomechanics
Laboratory
1997 - 1999
- Southern Cross University: Appointed School Director of Postgraduate
Studies and Research
1986 - 1999
- Southern Cross University: Senior Lecturer (tenured since 1989), School of
Exercise Science and Sport Management
1984 - 1986
- University of Queensland: Teaching Assistant, Department of Human Movement
Studies
LISTA DE PUBLICACIONES
CAPÍTULOS DE LIBROS
- Kraemer, W.J., J.S. Volek, B.K. Doan, R.B. Wickham and R.U. Newton.
Neuromuscular aspects of fatigue associated with physical exertion. Skeletal
Muscle – Pathology, diagnosis and management of disease,V.R. Preedy and T.J.
Peters (Eds), Greenwich Medical Media, London. 2002.
- Fry, A.C. and R.U. Newton. A brief history of strength training and basic
principles and concepts. IOC Handbook - Strength Training For Sport, W.J.
Kraemer and K. Hakkinen (Eds), Blackwell Scientific. 2001.
- Hasegawa, H., J. Dziados, R.U. Newton, A.C. Fry, W.J. Kraemer, and K.
Hakkinen. Periodized training programmes for athletes. IOC Handbook - Strength
Training For Sport, W.J. Kraemer and K. Hakkinen (Eds), Blackwell Scientific.
2001.
- Kraemer, W.J. and R.U. Newton. Training for Muscular Power. Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America – Scientific Principles
of Sports Rehabilitation. G.H. Kraft and J.L. Young (Eds). W.B. Saunders
Company, Philadelphia, 11(2):341-68, 2000.
REPORTES TÉCNICOS
- Kwon, Y-H, and R.U. Newton. Impact of Running Poles on Older Adult
Exercise Walking. Martin Van Breems, LLC. May, 2002. 45 pages
- Kwon, Y-H, and R.U. Newton. Project Report: The Swimming Slide Study. S.R.
Smith, LLC. October, 2001. 38 pages
- Kraemer, W.J., R.U. Newton, and Y-H, Kwon. A Detailed Investigation of the
AntiBody Lower-Body Compression Garments on Athletic Performance. Antibody
Garment, Inc. December 2000. 27 Pages
REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
- Doyle, T.L.A., R.W. Davis, B. Humphries, E.L. Dugan, J. Shim, B.G. Horn,
and R.U. Newton. The Medical
Classification System Used By The National Wheelchair Basketball Association:
Additional Evidence
Supporting A Change. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, In press, August 2003.
- Hasson, C.J., T.L.A. Doyle, E.L. Dugan, B. Humphries, R.U. Newton. Neural and
mechanical influences on the
initiation of the squat jump. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, In
press, July 2003.
- Blazevich, A.J., N.D. Gill, R. Bronks, and R.U. Newton. Training-specific
muscle architecture adaptation after
5-wk concurrent training in athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, In press, July 2003.
- Kraemer, W.J. D.N. French, N. Paxton, K. Häkkinen, J.S. Volek, W.J.
Sebastianelli, M. Putukian, R.U.
Newton, M.R. Rubin, A.L. Gómez, J. Vescovi, N.A. Ratamess, S.J. Fleck, J.M Lynch,
and H.G. Knuttgen.
Changes in Exercise Performance and Hormonal Concentrations over a “Big Ten”
Soccer Season in Starters and
Non-Starters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, In press, April
2003.
- French, D.N., A.L. Gomez, J.S. Volek, M.R. Rubin, N.A. Ratamess, M.J. Sharman,
L.A. Gotshalk, W.J.
Sebastianelli, M. Putukian, R.U. Newton, K. Häkkinen, S.J. Fleck, and W.J.
Kraemer. Longitudinal Tracking of
Muscular Power Changes of NCAA Division I Collegiate Women Gymnasts. Journal of
Strength and
Conditioning Research, In press, April 2003.
- McGuigan, M.R., M.J. Sharman, R.U. Newton, A.J. Davie, A.J., Murphy, and J.M.
McBride. The effect of
explosive resistance training on titin and myosin heavy chain isoforms. Journal
of Strength and Conditioning
Research, In press, February 2003.
- Ratamess, N.A., W.J. Kraemer, J.S. Volek, M.R. Rubin, A.L. Gómez, D.N. French,
M.J. Sharman, M.M.
McGuigan, T. Scheett, K. Häkkinen, R.U. Newton, F. Dioguardi. The Effects of
Amino Acid Supplementation
on Muscular Performance During Resistance Training Overreaching. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning
Research, 17(2): 250–258, 2003.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.S. Volek, D.N. French, M.R. Rubin, M.J. Sharman, A.L. Gómez,
N.A. Ratamess, R.U.
Newton, B. Jemiolo, B.W. Craig, and K. Häkkinen. The Effects of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Supplementation on
Hormonal Responses to Resistance Exercise and Recovery. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research,
17(3): 455-462, 2003.
- Doan, B.K., Y. Kwon, R.U. Newton, J. Shim, E.M. Popper, R.A. Rogers, L.R.
Bolt, M. Robertson and W.J.
Kraemer. Evaluation of a Lower-Body Compression Garment. Journal of Sports
Sciences, 21(8): 601-610,
2003.
- Lamoureux E.L., W.A. Sparrow, A.J. Murphy, and R.U. Newton. The effects of
improved strength on obstacle
negotiation in community-living older adults. Gait and Posture, 17(3): 273-283,
2003.
- McBride, J.M., Travis Triplett-McBride, Allan J. Davie, Peter J. Abernethy,
and Robert U. Newton.
Characteristics of titin in strength and power athletes. European Journal of
Applied Physiology, 88: 553-557,
2003.
- Lamoureux E.L., A.J. Murphy, A.W. Sparrow, and R.U. Newton. The effects of
progressive resistance training
on obstructed-gait tasks in community-living older adults. Journal of Aging and
Physical Activity, 11(1): 98-111. 2003.
- Kraemer, W. J., K. Hakkinen, N. T. Triplett-McBride, A. C. Fry, L. P.
Koziris, N. A. Ratamess, J. E. Bauer, J.
S. Volek, T. McConnell, R. U. Newton, S. E. Gordon, D. Cummings, J. Hauth, F.
Pullo, J. M. Lynch, S. A.
Mazzetti, and H. G. Knuttgen. Physiological Changes with Periodized Resistance
Training in Women Tennis
Players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(1): 157–168, 2003.
- Newton, R.U. and W.J. Kraemer. Prescription: Resistance Training. The
American Journal of Medicine and
Sports, 5(1): 54-59. 2003.
- Hoffman, J. R., C. M. Maresh, R. U. Newton, M. R. Rubin, D. N. French, J. S.
Volek, J. Sutherland, M.
Robertson, A. L. Gomez, N. A. Ratamess, J. Kang, and W. J. Kraemer. Performance,
biochemical, and
endocrine changes during a competitive football game. Medicine and Science in
Sports and Exercise, 34(11):
1845–1853, 2002.
- Newton, R.U. and E. Dugan. Application of strength diagnosis. Strength and
Conditioning Journal, 24(5): 50–
59. 2002.
- Kraemer, W.J., L.P. Koziris, N.A. Ratamess, K. Häkkinen, N.T. Triplett-McBride,
A.C. Fry, S.E. Gordon, J.S.
Volek, D.N. French, M.R. Rubin, A.L. Gomez, M.J. Sharman, J.M. Lynch, M.
Izquierdo, R.U. Newton, and mS.J. Fleck. Detraining produces minimal changes in physical performance and
hormonal variables in
recreationally strength-trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 16(3): 373–382, 2002.
- Newton, R.U., K. Häkkinen, A. Häkkinen, M. McCormick, J. Volek and W.J.
Kraemer. Mixed methods
resistance training increases power and strength of young and older men.
Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 34(8): 1367-1375, 2002.
- Häkkinen, K., Kraemer, W.J., Pakarinen, A., Triplett-McBride, T., McBride,
J., Häkkinen, A., Alen, M.,
McGuigan, M., Bronks, R., and Newton, R.U. Effects of heavy resistance/power
training on maximal strength,
muscle morphology and hormonal response patterns in 60-75 year-old men and women.
Canadian Journal of
Applied Physiology, 27(3):213-231, 2002.
- Newton, R.U., B.K. Doan, M.A. Meese, B. Conroy, K.P. Black, W.J.
Sebastianelli, and W.J. Kraemer.
Interaction of wrestling shoe and competition surface: Effects on co-efficient
of friction with implications for
injury. Sports Biomechanics, 1(2): 157-166, 2002.
- Newton, R.U., Jones, J., Kraemer, W.J., Wardle, H. Strength and Power
Training of Australian Olympic
Swimmers, Strength and Conditioning Journal, 24(3): 7-15, 2002.
- Lamoureux, E.L., A.W. Sparrow, A.J. Murphy and R.U. Newton. The relationship
between lower body strength
and obstructed gait in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of the American
Geriatrics Society, 50(3):468-73, 2002.
- Gomez, A.L., R.J. Radzwich, C.R. Denegar, J.S. Volek, M.R. Rubin, J.A. Bush,
B.K. Doan, R.B. Wickham, S.A. Mazzetti, R.U. Newton, D.N. French, K. Hakkinen, N.A. Ratamess, and W.J.
Kraemer. The Effects of a 10-Kilometer Run on Muscle Strength and Power. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 16(2):184–191.
2002.
- Blazevich, A.J., N.D. Gill and R.U. Newton. Reliability and validity of two
isometric squat tests. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning Research, 16(2):298–304. 2002.
- McBride, J.M., T. Triplett-McBride, A. Davie and R.U. Newton. The Effect of
Heavy Versus Light Load Jump
Squats on the Development of Strength, Power and Speed. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research,
16(1): 75-82, 2002.
- Doan, B.K., RU. Newton, J.L. Marsit, N.T. Triplett-McBride, L.P. Koziris,
A.C. Fry, W.J. Kraemer. Effects of
Increased Eccentric Loading On Bench Press 1RM. Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research, 16(1): 9-13, 2002.
- McGuigan, M.R.M., R., Bronks, R.U. Newton, J.C. Graham, and D.V. Cody.
Exercise performance, functional
status, and hemodynamic assessment of elderly patients with intermittent
claudication. Journal of Aging and
Physical Activity, 10: 28-40, 2002.
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- Kraemer W.J., K. Adams, E. Cafarelli, G.A. Dudley, C. Dooly, M.S. Feigenbaum,
S.J. Fleck, B. Franklin, A.C.
Fry, J.R. Hoffman, R.U. Newton, J. Potteiger, M.H. Stone, N.A. Ratamess, and T.
Triplett-McBride. American
College of Sports Medicine position stand. Progression models in resistance
training for healthy adults.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 34(2): 364-80, 2002.
- Marx J.O., S.E. Gordon, N.H. Vos, B .C. Nindl, A.L. Gomez, J.S. Volek, J.
Pedro, N. Ratamess, R.U. Newton,
D.N. French, M.R. Rubin, K. Hakkinen, W.J. Kraemer. Effect of alkalosis on
plasma epinephrine responses to
high intensity cycle exercise in humans. European Journal of Applied Physiology,
87(1):72-7, 2002.
- Newton, R.U., W.B. Young, W.J. Kraemer, and C. Byrne. Effects of drop jump
height and technique on
ground reaction force with possible implication for injury. Sports Medicine,
Training and Rehabilitation. 10(2):83-93, 2001.
- Meir, R., R.U. Newton, E. Curtis, M. Fardell and B. Butler. Physical Fitness
Qualities of Professional Rugby
League Football Players: Determination of Positional Differences. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning
Research, 15(4): 450-458, 2001.
- McGuigan, M.R.M., R. Bronks, R.U. Newton, M.J. Sharman, J.C. Graham, and D.V.
Cody. Muscle fiber
characteristics in patients with peripheral arterial disease. Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(12):2016-2021, 2001.
- Kraemer W.J., D.F. Gardiner, S.E. Gordon, L.P. Koziris, W. Sebastianelli, M.
Putukian, R.U. Newton, N.A.
Ratamess, J.S. Volek, and K. Hakkinen. Differential effects of exhaustive cycle
ergometry on concentric and
eccentric torque production. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,
4(3):301-309, 2001.
- Nindl, B.C., W.J. Kraemer, L.A. Gotshalk, J.O. Marx, J.S. Volek, J.A. Bush,
K. Häkkinen, R.U. Newton, and
S.J. Fleck. Testosterone responses after resistance exercise in women: influence
of regional fat distribution.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 11(4):
451-465, 2001.
- Kraemer, W.J., C.C. Loebel, J.S. Volek, N.A. Ratamess, R.U. Newton, R.B.
Wickham, L.A. Gotshalk, N.D.
Duncan, S.A. Mazetti, A.L. Gomez, M.R. Rubin, B.C. Nindl, and K. Hakkinen. The
effect of heavy resistance
exercise on the circadian rhythm of salivary testosterone in men. European
Journal of Applied Physiology, 84:
13-18, 2001.
- Kraemer, W.J., A.C. Fry, M.R. Rubin, T. Triplett-McBride, S.E. Gordon, L.P.
Koziris, J.M. Lynch, J.S. Volek,
D.E. Meuffels, R.U. Newton, and S.J. Fleck. Physiological and performance
responses to tournament
wrestling. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(8): 1367-1378, 2001.
- McGuigan, M.R.M., Bronks, R., Newton, R.U., Sharman, M.J., Graham, J.C.,
Cody, D.V. and W.J. Kraemer.
Resistance training in peripheral arterial patients: effects on myosin isoforms,
fibre type distribution and
capillary supply to skeletal muscle. The Journal of Gerontology: Biological
Sciences, 56A(7): B302-310, 2001.
- Lamoureux, E.L.. W.A. Sparrow, A. Murphy and R.U. Newton. Differences in the
Neuromuscular Capacity
and Lean Muscle Tissue in Old and Older Community-Dwelling Adults. The Journals
of Gerontology Series A:
Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 56:M381-M385, 2001.
- Kraemer, W.J., S.A. Mazzetti, B.C. Nindl, L.A. Gotshalk, J.S. Volek, J.A.
Bush, J.O. Marx, K. Dohi, A.L.
Gomez, M. Miles, S.J. Fleck, R.U. Newton, and K. Häkkinen. Effect of resistance
training on women’s
strength/power and occupational performances. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 33(6): 1011-1025, 2001.
- McGuigan, M.R.M., R.U. Newton, and R. Bronks. Resistance Training for
Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients:
A Model of Exercise Rehabilitation. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 23(3):
26-32, 2001.
- Häkkinen, K., W.J. Kraemer, R.U. Newton, and M. Alen. Changes in
electromyographical activity, muscle
fibre and force production characteristics during heavy resistance/power
strength training in middle aged and
older men and women. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica, 171: 51-62, 2001.
- Humphries B., Mummery K., Newton R.U., and Humphries N. Identifying bone
mass and muscular changes.
Administrative Radiology Journal, 20(1): 7-11, 2001.
- Marx J.O., Ratamess N.A., Nindl B.C., Gotshalk L.A., Volek J.S., Dohi K.,
Bush J.A., Gomez A.L., Mazzetti
S.A., Fleck S.J., Hakkinen K., Newton R.U., and Kraemer W.J. Low-volume circuit
versus high-volume
periodized resistance training in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 33(4):635-643, 2001.
- Sharman, M.J., R.U. Newton, T. Triplett-McBride, M.R.M. McGuigan, J.M.
McBride, A. Häkkinen, K.
Häkkinen and W.J. Kraemer. Changes in myosin heavy chain composition with heavy
resistance training in
60-75 year old men and women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 84:
127-132, 2001.
- Kraemer, W.J., M. Keuning, N.A. Ratamess, J.S. Volek, M. McCormick, J.A.
Bush, B.C Nindl, S.E. Gordon,
S.A. Mazzetti, R.U. Newton, A.L. Gomez, R.B. Wickham, M.R. Rubin, and K.
Häkkinen. Resistance training
combined with bench-step aerobics enhances women’s health profile. Medicine and
Science in Sports and
Exercise, 33(2): 259-269, 2001.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.A. Bush, R.B. Wickham, C.R. Denegar, A.L. Gomez, L.A.
Gotshalk, N.D. Duncan, J.S. Volek,
R.U. Newton, M. Putukian, and W.J. Sebastianelli. Continuous compression as an
effective therapeutic
intervention in treating eccentric exercise induced muscle soreness. Journal of
Sport Rehabilitation, 10(1): 11-23, 2001.
- Linnamo, V., Newton, R.U. Hakkinen, K., Komi, P.V., Davie, A., McGuigan,
M.R.M., and Triplett-McBride,
T., Neuromuscular responses to explosive and heavy resistance loading. Journal
of Electromyography and
Kinesiology, 10(6): 417-424. 2000.
- Humphries, B., R.U. Newton, R. Bronks, S. Marshall, J. McBride, T. Triplett-McBride,
K. Häkkinen, W.J.
Kraemer, and N. Humphries. Effect of exercise intensity on bone density,
strength, and calcium turnover in
older women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(6): 1043-1050,
2000.
- Kraemer, W.J., F.S. Harman, N.H. Vos, S.E. Gordon, B.C. Nindl, J.O. Marx,
A.L. Gomez, J.S. Volek, N.A.
Ratamess, S.A. Mazzetti, J.A. Bush, K. Dohi, R.U. Newton, and K. Häkkinen.
Effects of alkalosis on serum
insulin-like growth factor I and IGF-binding protein-3. Canadian Journal of
Applied Physiology,
April;25(2):127-38. 2000.
- Häkkinen, K., M. Alen, M. Kallinen, R.U. Newton, and W.J. Kraemer.
Neuromuscular adaptation during
prolonged strength training, detraining and re-strength-training in middle-aged
and elderly people. European
Journal of Applied Physiology, 83: 51-62, 2000.
- Mazzetti, S.A., W.J. Kraemer, J.S. Volek, N.D. Duncan, N.A. Ratamess, A.L.
Gomez, R.U. Newton, K.
Häkkinen, and S.J. Fleck. The influence of direct supervision of resistance
training on strength performance.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(6): 1175-1184, 2000.
- Häkkinen, K., A. Pakarinen , W.J. Kraemer, R.U. Newton and M. Alen. Basal
concentrations and acute
responses of serum hormones and strength development during heavy resistance
training in middle-aged and
elderly men and women. Journal of Gerontology:Biological Sciences.
55(2):B95-105, 2000.
- Beard, J., S. Marshall, K. Jong, R.U. Newton, T. Triplett-McBride, B.J.
Humphries, and R. Bronks. 1,1,1-Trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-Chlorophenyl)-Ethane (DDT) and Reduced Bone Mineral
Density, Archives of
Environmental Health, 55(3): 117-180, 2000.
- Kraemer, W.J., P.A. Pirokowski, J.A. Bush, A.L. Gomez, S.W. Etzweiler, C.C.
Loebel, J.S. Volek, R.U.
Newton, S.A. Mazzetti, M. Putukian, and W.J. Sebastianelli. The effects of NCAA
Division 1 Intercollegiate
competitive tennis match play on recovery of physical performance in women.
Journal of Strength and
Conditioning Research, 14(3): 265-272, 2000.
- Bush, J.A., K. Dohi, A.M. Mastro, J.S. Volek, J.M. Lynch, N.T. Triplett-McBride,
M. Putukian, W.J.
Sebastianelli, R.U. Newton, K. Häkkinen, and W.J. Kraemer. Exercise and recovery
responses of lymphokines
to heavy resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,
14(3): 344-349, 2000.
- Newton, R.U., W.J. Kraemer, and K. Häkkinen. Short-term ballistic resistance
training in the pre-season
preparation of elite volleyball players. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, 31(2): 323-330, 1999.
- Kraemer, W.J., K. Häkkinen, R.U. Newton, B.C. Nindl, J.S. Volek, M.
McCormick, L.A. Gotshalk, S.E.
Gordon, S.J. Fleck, W.W. Campbell, M. Putukian, and W.J. Evans. Effects of heavy
resistance training on
hormonal response patterns in younger vs. older men. Journal of Applied
Physiology, 87: 982-992, 1999.
- Humphries, B.J., T. Triplett-McBride, R. U. Newton, S. Marshall, R. Bronks,
J. McBride, K. Häkkinen and W.
J. Kraemer. The relationship between dynamic, isokinetic and isometric strength
and bone mineral density in a
population of 45 to 65 year old women. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
, 2(4):364-74, 1999.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.S. Volek, K.L. Clark, S.E. Gordon, S.M. Puhl, L.P. Koziris,
J.M. McBride, N. Travis Triplett-McBride, M. Putukian, R.U. Newton, K. Häkkinen, J.A. Bush, and W.J.
Sebastianelli. The influence of exercise
training on physiological and performance changes with weight loss in men.
Medicine and Science in Sports
and Exercise, 31(9): 1320-1329, 1999.
- McBride, J.M., T. Triplett-McBride, A. Davie and R.U. Newton. A comparison
of strength and power
characteristics between power lifters, Olympic lifters and sprinters. Journal of
Strength and Conditioning
Research, 13(1): 58–66, 1999.
- McEvoy, K and R.U. Newton. Baseball throwing velocity and base running speed:
Effects of ballistic resistance
training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 12(4): 216-221, 1998.
- Häkkinen, K., M. Alen, M. Kallinen, M. Izquierdo, K. Jokelainen, H. Lassila,
E. Mälkiä, W.J. Kraemer, and
R.U. Newton. Muscle cross-sectional area, force production, and muscle
activation of leg extensor muscles
during isometric and dynamic actions in middle-aged and elderly men and women.
Journal of Aging and
Physical Activity. 6: 232-247, 1998.
- Häkkinen, K., A. Pakarinen, R.U. Newton, and W.J. Kraemer. Acute hormonal
responses to heavy resistance
lower and upper extremity exercise in young versus old men. European Journal of
Applied Physiology, 77: 312-319, 1998.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.A. Bush, N.T. Triplett-McBride, L.P. Koziris, L.C. Mangino,
A.C. Fry, J.M. McBride, J.
Johnston, J.S. Volek, C.A. Young, A.L. Gomez, and R.U. Newton. Compression
garments: Influence on
muscle fatigue. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 12(4): 211-215,
1998.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.A. Bush, R.U. Newton, N.D. Duncan, J.S. Volek, C.R.
Denegar, P. Canavan, J. Johnston, M.
Putukian, and W.J. Sebastionelli. Influence of a compression garment on
repetitive power output production
before and after different types of muscle fatigue. Sports Medicine,
Rehabilitation and Training, 8:163-184,
1998.
- Kraemer, W.J., K. Häkkinen, R.U. Newton, M. McCormick, B.C. Nindl, J.S.
Volek, L.A. Gotshalk, S.J. Fleck,
W.W. Campbell, P.A. Farrell, and W.J. Evans. Acute hormonal responses to heavy
resistance exercise in
younger and older men. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational
Physiology, 77(3):206-11,
1998 Feb.
- Hakkinen K. Kallinen M. Izquierdo M. Jokelainen K. Lassila H. Malkia E.
Kraemer WJ. Newton RU. Alen M.
Changes in agonist-antagonist EMG, muscle CSA, and force during strength
training in middle-aged and older
people. Journal of Applied Physiology. 84(4):1341-9, 1998 Apr.
- Kraemer W.J., R.S. Staron, F.C. Hagerman, R.S. Hikida, A.C. Fry, S.E. Gordon,
B.C. Nindl, L.A. Gothshalk,
J.S. Volek, J.O. Marx, R.U. Newton, and K. Häkkinen. The effects of short-term
resistance training on
endocrine function in men and women. European Journal of Applied Physiology and
Occupational Physiology.
78(1): 69-76, 1998 Jun.
- Häkkinen, K., R.U. Newton, S. Gordon, M. McCormick, J. Volek, B. Nindl, L.
Gotshalk, W. Campbell, W.J.
Evans, A. Häkkinen, B. Humphries, and W.J. Kraemer. Changes in muscle morphology,
electromyographic
activity, and force production characteristics during progressive strength
training in young and older men.
Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 53A(6): B415-B423, 1998.
- Humphries, B.J., R.U. Newton, P.J. Abernethy, and K.D. Blake. Reliability of
an electrophoretic and image
processing analysis of human skeletal muscle taken from m. vastus lateralis.
European Journal of Applied
Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 75(4): 333-342, 1997.
- Gotshalk, L.A., C.C. Loebel, B.C. Nindl, M. Putukian, W.S. Sebastianelli,
R.U. Newton, K Häkkinen, and W.J.
Kraemer. Hormonal responses of multi-set versus single-set heavy resistance
exercise protocols. Canadian
Journal of Applied Physiology, 22(3): 244-255, 1997.
- Newton, R.U., A.J. Murphy, B.J.Humphries, G.J. Wilson, W.J. Kraemer & K.
Häkkinen. Influence of load and
stretch shortening cycle on the kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation
during explosive upper body
movements. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology.
75(4): 333-342, 1997.
- Häkkinen, K., W.J. Kraemer, and R.U. Newton. Muscle activation and force
production during bilateral and
unilateral concentric and isometric contractions of the knee extensors in men
and women at different ages.
Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology. 37(3): 131-142, 1997.
- Häkkinen, K. M. IzQuierdo, X. Aguado, R.U. Newton and W.J. Kraemer.
Isometric and dynamic explosive
force production of leg extensor muscles in men at different ages. Journal of
Human Movement Studies. 31:
105-121, 1996.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.A. Bush, J.A. Bauer, N.T. Triplett-McBride, N.J. Paxton, A.
Clemson, L.P. Koziris, L.C.
Mangino, A.C. Fry, and R.U. Newton. Influence of compression garments on
vertical jump performance in
NCAA Division I volleyball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 10(3): 180-183, 1996.
- Häkkinen, K., M. Kallinen, V. Linnamo, U-M. Pastinen, R.U. Newton, and W.J.
Kraemer. Neuromuscular
adaptations during bilateral versus unilateral strength training in middle-aged
and elderly men and women. Acta
Physiologica Scandinavica. 158(1):77-88, 1996.
- Kraemer, W.J., A. Clemson, N.T. Triplett, J.A. Bush, R.U. Newton, and J.M.
Lynch. The effects of plasma
cortisol elevation on total and differential leukocyte counts in response to
heavy resistance exercise. European
Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 73(1/2): 93-97, 1996.
- Hakkinen, K., W.J. Kraemer, M. Kallinen, V. Linnamo, U-M. Pastinen, and R.U.
Newton. Bilateral and
Unilateral Neuromuscular Function and Muscle Cross-Sectional Area in Middle-Aged
and Elderly Men and
Women. Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences.
51(1):B21-B29, 1996.
- Newton, R.U., W.J. Kraemer, K. Hakkinen, B.J. Humphries, and A.J. Murphy. Kinematics, Kinetics and
Muscle Activation During Explosive Upper Body Movements: Implications for Power
Development. Journal of
Applied Biomechanics. 12: 31-43, 1996.
- Murphy, A.J., G.J. Wilson, J.F. Pryor, and R.U. Newton. Isometric Assessment
of Muscular Function: The
Effect of Joint Angle. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 11(2): 205-215. 1995.
- Kraemer, W.J., N.T. Triplett, A.C. Fry, P. Koziris, J.E. Bauer, J.M. Lynch,
T. McConnell, R.U. Newton, S.E.
Gordon, R.C. Nelson, and H.G. Knuttgen. An in-depth sports medicine profile of
women college tennis players.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 4(2): 79-98. 1995.
- Kraemer, W.J., B.A. Aguilera, M. Terada, R.U. Newton, J.M. Lynch, G.
Rosendaal, J. McBride, S.E. Gordon,
and K. Hakkinen. Responses of IGF-I to Endogenous Increases in Growth Hormone
after Heavy Resistance
Exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology. 79(4): 1310-1315, 1995.
- McBride, J.M., R. Radzwich, L. Mangino, M. McCormick, T. McCormick, J. Volek,
J. Bush, B. Augilera, R.U.
Newton, and W.J. Kraemer. Responses of Serum Creatine Kinase Activity to Heavy
Resistance Exercise in
Endurance and Recreationally Trained Women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, 9(3): 139-142,
1995.
- Kraemer, W.J., J.F. Patton, S.E. Gordon, E.A. Harman, M.R. Deschenes, K.
Reynolds, R.U. Newton , N.T.
Triplett, and J.E. Dziados. Compatibility of High Intensity Strength and
Endurance Training on Hormonal and
Skeletal Muscle Adaptations. Journal of Applied Physiology. 78(3): 976-989,
1995.
- Kraemer, W.J. and Newton, R.U.,. Training for Improved Vertical Jump. Sports
Science Exchange, Gatorade
Sports Science Institute. 7(6): 1-5. 1994.
- Newton, R.U., and K.P. McEvoy. Baseball Throwing Velocity: A Comparison of
Medicine Ball Training and
Weight Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 8(3):198-203.
1994.
- Newton, R.U., and W.J. Kraemer. Developing Explosive Muscular Power:
Implications for a Mixed Methods
Training Strategy. Strength and Conditioning. 16(5): 20-31. 1994.
- Newton, R.U., and R.J. Neal. Three Dimensional Quantification of Human
Posture. Gait and Posture. 2: 205-212. 1994.
- Humphries, B.J., R.U. Newton, and G.J. Wilson. The Effect of a Braking
Device in Reducing the Ground
Impact Forces Inherent in Plyometric Training. International Journal of Sports
Medicine, 16(2): 129-133, 1994.
- Newton, R.U., and G.J. Wilson. Reducing the Risk of Injury During Plyometric
Training: The Effect of
Dampeners. Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation, 4: 159-165. 1993.
- Wilson, G.J., R.U. Newton, A.J. Murphy, and B.J. Humphries. The Optimal Load
for the Development of
Dynamic Athletic Performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25
(11): 1279-1286. 1993.
- Davie, A.J., and R.U. Newton. Estimated Energy Cost and Oxygen Uptake of
Competitive Wave-Ski Riding -
A Preliminary Study. Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21(4):
4-6. 1989.
GRANTS
External Research Grants: All competitive and funded unless noted.
- 2003 Western Australian Arthritis and Osteoporosis Research (pending)
VGRF measurement of quiet stance and functional movement patterns in patients
with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Principal Investigator: Robert U. Newton, Co-Principal Investigators: Charles
Inderjeeth, Alex Ring, Angus Burnett
Amount: $AUD36,360
- 2003 CAP Cure Research Awards (pending)
Physical and psychological responses to testosterone suppression treatment for
prostate cancer: Testing a program of
recovery through resistance exercise
Principal investigator: Robert Newton, Co-Principal Investigators: Linda
Kristjanson, Nigel Spry, Paul Sacco
Amount: $USD75,000
- 2003 NIH Small Business Innovative Research Awards – Phase I No. 1R43
AR049993-01 (pending)
Compressive Garments for Sports Injury Reduction
Principal investigator: Phillip Gilliam, Co-Principal Investigators: Jay Hoffman
and Robert U. Newton
Amount: $USD267,711
- 2002 NIH Announcement PA-02-115 Women’s Health In Sports And Exercise No. 1 R01
AR050276-01 (not
funded)
“ACL Injury: Gender differences and MTU stiffness”
Principal Investigator: Robert U. Newton.
Amount: $USD376,905
- 2001 NIH Small Business Innovative Research Awards – Phase II Award No.
4R44AR048029-02
“Impact of Running Poles on Older Adult Exercise Walking”
Principal Investigators: Martinus Van Breems and Robert U. Newton.
Amount: $USD449,112
- 2001 NIH Small Business Innovative Research Awards – Phase I Award No.
1R44AR048029-01
“Impact of Running Poles on Older Adult Exercise Walking”
Principal Investigators: Martinus Van Breems and Robert U. Newton.
Amount: $USD87,900
- 2002 National Strength and Conditioning Association: Student Grant
“A method to assess stiffness of the hamstrings.”
Student investigator: Eric Dugan. Faculty advisor: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD2,500
- 2001 State of Indiana: 21st Century Research and Technology Fund
“Development of the therapeutic use of augmented soft tissue mobilization (ASTM).”
Principal Investigator: William Kraemer, Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
July 2001. Appointed Principal Investigator: Robert U. Newton
Amount: $USD1,004,665
- 2001 S.R. Smith LLC
“Swimming pool slide study”
Principal Investigators: Young-Hoo Kwon and Robert U. Newton.
Amount: $USD23,458
- 2001 Meridian Sports Holdings LLC
“The biomechanical modelling and physiological effects of the Meridian Elyte
shoe when used in training by
women”
Principal Investigators: Robert U. Newton and William J. Kraemer.
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Amount: $USD64,505
- 2000 United States Olympic Committee: Sport Science and Technology Grant
“An investigation of the effects of innovative resistance training programs and
technology designed to develop
powerful SSC performance with follow-up assessment of the time course of
detraining.”
Principal Investigators: Robert Newton and William Kraemer.
Amount: $USD10,925
- 2000 Martinus Van Breems, Inc
“Biomechanics of Pole-walking in Elderly Subjects”
Principal Investigators: Young-Hoo Kwon and Robert U. Newton.
Amount: $USD20,000
- 2000 National Strength and Conditioning Association: Student Grant
“Kinetics, kinematics, and muscle activation during forced repetitions at
fatigue.”
Student investigator: Ryan Rogers. Faculty advisor: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD1,875
- 1999 Research Grants - Ageing and Disability Department
“An innovative exercise program designed to slow the loss of muscle size and
functional ability with ageing.”
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton. Co-Investigator: Roger Bronks.
Amount Requested: $AUD9,788.60 Not Funded
- 1997-1998 Australian Research Council Small Grant Scheme
“An investigation of neuromuscular factors contributing to the loss of explosive
strength in older men.”
Principal
Investigator: Robert Newton. Co-Investigators: Roger Bronks and Keijo Häkkinen.
Amount: 1997 $AUD7,600
Amount: 1998 $AUD5,400
- 1997 The American College of Sports Medicine Foundation - NASA Research Grant
Initiative
“Muscle Power: Implications for Neural and Muscular Adaptation.”
Principal Investigator: Jeff McBride. Co-Investigators: Robert Newton and Allan Davie.
Amount: $AUD3,286
- 1996 National Strength and Conditioning Association - Student Research Grant
"Muscle strength and power of elite Olympic Lifters, Power Lifters, and
Sprinters."
Principal Investigator: Jeff
McBride. Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD2,000
- 1995 Oz Agents Pty Ltd – Note: Not competitive
“Ground impact forces during jogging: An evaluation of shoes with springs.”
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD2,000
- 1993 Osborne Computers
“The development of a computer based system for the collection and analysis of
explosive power performance.”
Principal Investigator: Greg Wilson. Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD8,000
- 1992 Australian Sports Commission
“The development of explosive power in jumping, sprinting and cycling.”
Principal Investigator: Greg Wilson. Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $ AUD 17,500
- 1990 Australian Rugby League - Note: Not competitive
“A comparison of kicking styles in Rugby League: kinetic and kinematic analysis.”
Principal Investigator: Robert
Newton.
Amount: $ AUD 900
International Collaborative Grants
- 1997 The Ministry of Education, Finland
"Neuromuscular and hormonal adaptations, immune function, bone density and
resistance to falling during heavy
resistance versus explosive resistance strength training in older men and women."
Principal Investigator: Keijo
Häkkinen. Co-Investigators: William Kraemer, Robert Newton, Travis Triplett-McBride
and Roger Bronks.
Amount: $AUD15,000
- 1996/1997 E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Company, Inc. Wilmington DE
"Muscle performance, proprioception and recovery.".
Principal Investigator:
William Kraemer. Co-Investigator:
Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD118,432
- 1996/1997 Twin Laboratories, Inc. Ronkonkoma, NY
"The effect of carbohydrate/protein supplementation on anabolic hormone
responses to heavy resistance exercise."
Principal Investigator: William Kraemer. Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD33,824
- 1996/1997 Tachyon Energy Research, Inc. Tokyo, Japan
"Tachyon Sports Performance Research."
Principal Investigator: William Kraemer.
Co-Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD107,726
- 1996 The Ministry of Education, Finland
"Neuromuscular and hormonal adaptation mechanisms during short term and
prolonged strength training: Strength
training, aging and sex."
Principal Investigator: Keijo Häkkinen. Co-Investigators:
Pakarinen, William Kraemer,
Robert Newton, Alen, and Kallinen.
Amount: $AUD32,500
- 1995 The Ministry of Education, Finland
"Neuromuscular and hormonal adaptation mechanisms during short term and
prolonged strength training: Acute
neuromuscular and hormonal responses to various unilateral and bilateral heavy
resistance exercises in young versus
old men."
Principal Investigator: Keijo Häkkinen. Co-Investigators: Pakarinen,
William Kraemer, and Robert
Newton.
Amount: $AUD15,750
Internal Research Grants: All competitive and funded unless noted.
- 2003 ECU CHS Faculty Small Grant - Pending
“Central nervous system modulation induced by passively applied limb movement: A
study using Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation”
Principal Investigator: Dylan Edwards, Co-Investigator: Robert Newton
Amount: $4,902
- 2003 ECU Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme
“Structure and function of the cervical musculature: application to
musculoskeletal modelling.”
Principal Investigator: Angus Burnett, Co-Investigator: Robert Newton
Amount: $10,500
- 2002 Ball State University: Equipment Replacement Grant
“High speed digital video analysis system”
Robert U. Newton Ph.D. 29
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD73,800
- 2001 Ball State University: International Program Development Grant
“Development of Ball State University, Australia Center.”
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $USD1,500
- 2000 Ball State University: Summer 2000 Faculty Development Award
“Curriculum development of units on aging.”
Amount: $USD1,000
- 1999 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Collaborative
“Effects of a six-month rehabilitation program on the walking gait of patients
with peripheral artery disease: A threedimensional
kinematic motion analysis.”
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton. Co-Investigator:
Associate
Professor Roger Bronks.
Amount: $AUD6,100
- 1999 Southern Cross University: Innovation and Development Grant
“High Speed Movement Analysis System - Part 2” Principal Investigator:: Robert
Newton
Amount: $AUD50,000
- 1998 Southern Cross University: Innovation and Development Grant
“High Speed Movement Analysis System - Part 1” Principal Investigator:: Robert
Newton
Amount: $AUD50,000
- 1998 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Collaborative
“The effects of one year of periodised resistance training on neuromuscular and
hormonal function, bone density and
resistance to falling in older men and women.”
Principal Investigator: Robert
Newton. Co-Investigators: Roger
Bronks and Travis Triplett-McBride.
Amount: $AUD12,100
- 1997 Southern Cross University: Visiting Research Fellowship: Associate
Professor Keijo Häkkinen
Support a 5 month visit by Associate Professor Keijo Häkkinen from the
Department of Biology of Physical
Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Principal Investigator: Robert
Newton.
Amount: $AUD15,000
- 1997-1998 Southern Cross University: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant: Dr Travis
Triplett-McBride
Funding of a postdoctoral fellow for 2 years. Principal Applicant: Roger Bronks.
Co-Applicant: Robert Newton.
Amount: 1997 $AUD44,375
Amount: 1998 $AUD46,004
- 1997 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant - Collaborative
Researcher Grant
"The effects of heavy resistance versus explosive resistance training on
neuromuscular, hormonal, immune function,
bone density and resistance to falling in older men and women."
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton. Co-Investigators: Roger Bronks and Travis Triplett-McBride.
Amount: $AUD16,747
- 1996 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant - Developing Researcher
Grant
"Aging and Falling Phase II: A comparison of the effects of strength versus
power training on neuromuscular
function, postural stability, and recovery of balance in the elderly."
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD8,000
- 1995 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant - Promising Researcher
Grant
“Aging and Falling: An investigation of muscle power, postural stability, and
recovery of balance in the elderly.”
Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD6,580
- 1994 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant - Individual
“An investigation of the enhancement of power performance by prior intense
muscle contraction.” Principal
Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD2,000
- 1993 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Individual
“Reducing the injury risks associated with dynamic power training: A comparison
of purely concentric and
plyometric training methods.” Principal Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD1,218
- 1992 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Collaborative
“The development of explosive leg power in running, jumping and cycling: a
comparison of free weight and
plyometric methods.”
Principal Investigator: Greg Wilson. Co-Investigator:
Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD2,850
- 1992 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Individual
“Peak ground reaction forces during plyometric training: The effect of dampeners.”
Principal Investigator: Robert
Newton.
Amount: $AUD800
- 1991 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Collaborative
“The effect of training on the strength, power and athletic performance of
untrained subjects.”
Principal
Investigator: Greg Wilson. Co-Investigators: Robert Newton and Rudi Meir.
Amount: $AUD4,250
- 1990 Southern Cross University: Internal Research Grant – Individual
“Measurement and computer modelling of subjects with diagnosed scoliosis.”
Sole
Investigator: Robert Newton.
Amount: $AUD1,500
TEACHING
Classes Taught
- Ball State University, USA:
Undergraduate - Kinesiology, Anatomy
Graduate - Topics in Biomechanics, Clinical Biomechanics, Advanced Biomechanics,
Mechanical Analysis
of Motor Skills, Research Design, Instrumentation and Measurement, Research
Design.
- Southern Cross University, Australia:
Biomechanics, Human Anatomy, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology,
Environmental Physiology,
Statistics and Computing.
- The Pennsylvania State University, USA:
Graduate - Research Methods and Design, Advanced Muscle Physiology
- University of Queensland, Australia:
Introductory Exercise Physiology, Advanced Exercise Physiology
Teaching Experience
2000-present
Teaching at Ball State University in the School of Physical Education. Director
of the Biomechanics Program.
Committee chair and member for Masters and Doctoral students.
1994
Teaching at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, within the
Center for Sports Medicine for 12
months sabbatical. This involved collaborative research with Dr. William Kraemer
in the area of muscle strength
and power and Dr. Hakkinen from Finland in the area of the aged. Prepared and
presented lectures to graduate
students in the units Research Design and Advanced Muscle Physiology.
1986-1999
Teaching students in the Associate Diploma of Sport and Exercise and the
Bachelor of Human Movement
Science at Southern Cross University.
1986-1999
Supervision of Honours students and postgraduate students at the Masters and
Doctoral level at Southern Cross
University.
1984/85
Employed as a tutorial assistant by the Department of Human Movement Studies,
University of Queensland for
second and advanced level Exercise Physiology courses. Main duties were the
preparation of laboratory
equipment, research, writing and compilation of laboratory manuals, preparation
and presentation of
laboratory/tutorial sessions, evaluation of student performance and
administrative responsibilities for the
courses.
Ball State University:
Doctoral committees
- Eric Dugan, in progress, committee chair
- Robbin Wickham, in progress, committee chair
- Marvin Retzer, in progress, committee member
- Brandon Doan, “The effects of resistance training on golf performance and
physiological stress response
during competition in intercollegiate golfers”, graduated May 2002, committee
chair
Master’s theses/research papers
- Paul Herman, Committee Chair, in progress
- essica Finley, Committee Chair, in progress
- ustin Cecil, Advisor, in progress
- Christopher Hasson, “Neural and mechanical influences on the initiation of
the squat jump”, graduated in
May 2002, committee member.
- Timothy Doyle, “Understanding the control strategies of quiet stance via a
fractal dimension analysis of
centre of pressure”, graduated in May 2002, committee member.
- Steven Coffman, “Establishment of normal values of the five-hop and vertical
jump tests for dominant
and non-dominant legs for nine to seventeen year olds”, graduated May 2002,
committee member.
- Jennifer Hill, “Female Collegiate Windmill Pitchers: References to Injury
Occurrence”, graduated in
May 2002, committee member.
- Bryon Horn, “Balance factors associated with telescoping walking poles use by
older people”, graduated
in May 2002, committee chair.
- JaeKun Shim, “Kinetic analysis of pole-walking in elderly subjects:
Variability in ground reaction force
during weight bearing”, graduated in July 2002, committee chair.
- Michael Robertson, “The effects of two strength interventions on elite
female volleyball players during
an in-season training program”, graduated May 2002, committee chair
- Aimee Gerber, “Determination of strength imbalance of the lower extremities”,
graduated May 2002,
committee chair
- Steven Lindley, “Kinematic analysis of freestyle and backstroke flip-turns
in competitive swimming”,
graduated May 2001, committee member
- Ryan Rogers, “In-season strength and power changes in female volleyball
players accompanying
periodized strength and periodized strength and ballistic training”, graduated
May 2001, committee chair
- Eva Popper, “Standardization and reliability of a dynamic eccentric strength
test”, graduated May 2001,
committee chair
- Peter Bommarito “Kinetic and kinematic comparison of the traditional and
sumo style deadlift”, Master’s
thesis, graduated May 2000, committee member
- Becky Bolt “Evaluation of walking poles for exercise in recreational joggers
with knee pain”, graduated
May 2000, committee member
Southern Cross University:
Supervision of PhD Theses
- Adam Bryant “Laboratory assessment of ACL deficient and reconstructed
patients”, Currently Principal
supervisor, in progress.
- Tony Blazevich “Effect of movement pattern and velocity of strength training
exercises on training
adaptations during concurrent resistance and sprint/jump training” - Graduated
with Doctor of
Philosophy in September 2001. Principal supervisor
- Michael McGuigan “Resistance training for patients with peripheral arterial
disease with special
reference to effects on skeletal muscle” - Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
in May 2001. Cosupervisor
- Ecosse Lamoureux “older adults’ neuromuscular adaptations to resistance
training and effects on
challenging gait tasks”, graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in 2001 from Deakin
University, Cosupervisor.
- Warren Young "Laboratory assessment of the leg extensor strength qualities in
athletes" - Graduated with
Doctor of Philosophy in March 2000. Principal supervisor.
- Jeff McBride, “The effects of different protocols of resistance exercise
training on muscle strength, mpower and fibre characteristics” - Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in March
1999. Principal
supervisor
- Brendan Humphries, “The effects of resistance training and hormone
replacement therapy on
osteoporosis and muscle function in post-menopausal women” - Graduated with
Doctor of Philosophy in
March 1996. Principal supervisor
Supervision of Master’s Theses
- Ms Meredith Evans “A comparison of gait patterns of below knee amputees
walking on the level, incline
and decline.” - Currently Co-supervisor, in progress.
- Mr. Kerry McEvoy “The Development of Baseball Player Performance” – Graduated
with Masters of
Science in 1995.
Supervision of Honours Theses.
- Mr. Brendan Humphries “The effect of plyometric training on human muscle
power” - Graduated with level
2A
- Ms. Narelle Sly “The effect of resistance training in patients with
peripheral vascular disease”- Graduated
with level 2A.
- Mr. Peter Hansford “The effects of a periodised 24-week heavy and explosive
type resistance training
program on the maximal strength, muscular power output and functional capacity
of aged subjects.” -
Graduated with level 2B.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Editorial
- 2003 – present
Appointed to the Editorial Board of the International Journal of
Sport and Health Science.
- 2002 – invited reviewer
Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation
Engineering
- 1998 – present
Appointed Associate Editor, Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research
- 1996 -1998
Editorial board of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
- 1994 – present
Peer review of manuscripts for the journals:
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology
Journal of Sports Biomechanics
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Sports Sciences
Committee Involvement
- 2003-2005
Appointed to Technical Advisory Board, Singapore Fitness Instructors'
Association
- 2002-2005
Appointed to Research Committee of Ball State University
- 2001-2002
Appointed search committee member for “Assistant Provost for International
Education”
- 2001-present
Elected to School Salary Appeals Committee and appointed Secretary. School of
Physical Education, Ball State
University.
- 1998 - 1999
Appointed to Website Redevelopment Board of Southern Cross University
- 1998 - 1999
Appointed to the Research Advisory Committee of Southern Cross University
- 1997 - 1999
Appointed to the Graduate Research Committee of Southern Cross University
- 1997 - 1999
Appointed to the Higher Degrees Committee of Southern Cross University
- 1996
Invited to be a member of the Southern Cross University Information Technology
Advisory Group.
- 1995
Served as a member of the Axelrod Restructuring Conference held at the Southern
Cross Conference Centre on
12th and 13th of December.
- 1995
Appointed as Faculty of Health Science representative on the Information
Technology working party to review
the University’s policies and procedures relating to the use of IT in teaching,
research, and administration.
- 1995
Elected to represent Faculty Board, School of Health Science, on a working party
to review the University’s
policies and procedures for Honours programmes and provide a report to the
Academic Board.
- 1990
Appointed year coordinator for the Bachelor of Human Movement Science and
Associate Diploma in Health
Science.
- 1989
Appointed to the course accreditation committee for the Bachelor of Human
Movement Science course now
offered at Southern Cross University.
- 1989 - 1993
Appointed to Faculty of Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety
Committee.
- 1987
Appointed to the course re-accreditation committee for the Associate Diploma of
Sports Science.
PUBLICACIONES EN PUBLICE
Resumen: Para examinar las adaptaciones del sistema endócrino al entrenamiento de la fuerza de alta intensidad en hombres jóvenes vs. ancianos, dos grupos de hombres (30 y 62 años de edad) participaron en un programa periodizado de entrenamiento de la fuerza/... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
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Resumen: El espectro de potencia del EMG puede desplazarse hacia altas frecuencias con altas velocidades de movimiento. La fatiga, de otro modo, puede causar una disminución en los componentes de la frecuencia. El propósito de este estudio fue examinar los ef... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Publicación Original: 2000. Publicación en PubliCE: 13/10/2003. Visitas: 7455.
Resumen: El propósito de esta investigación fue determinar el efecto de la participación en levantamiento de potencia, levantamiento Olímpico y velocidad, sobre las características de fuerza y potencia en el movimiento de sentadilla. Fueron realizados una eva... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
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Resumen: A pesar de que muchos programas de entrenamiento para nadadores requieren recorrer distancias excesivas, un adecuado programa de entrenamiento con sobrecarga puede reducir la incidencia de lesiones y mejorar el rendimiento. Los objetivos principales ... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Año de Realización: 2002. Publicación en PubliCE: 18/11/2003. Visitas: 63340.
Resumen: Este estudio examinó los efectos del entrenamiento con sobrecarga combinado sobre hombres jóvenes y ancianos para determinar si eran alcanzados incrementos similares en la potencia muscular. Los efectos de 10 semanas de un programa de entrenamiento d... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Publicación Original: 2002. Publicación en PubliCE: 31/12/2003. Visitas: 8766.
Resumen: El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar el efecto de un programa de entrenamiento de 8 semanas con saltos con cargas livianas vs. pesadas sobre varias mediciones del rendimiento físico y la actividad electromiográfica (EMG). 26 hombres atléti... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Publicación Original: 2002. Publicación en PubliCE: 23/06/2004. Visitas: 7787.
Resumen: El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar la influencia de la suplementación con L-carinitina L-tartrato (LCLT) utilizando un diseño de investigación balanceado, cruzado y controlado con placebo sobre la respuesta de las hormonas anabólicas (i.... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Publicación Original: 2003. Publicación en PubliCE: 27/12/2006. Visitas: 4838.
Resumen: En el presente estudio se examinaron a 42 hombres y mujeres sanos de 2 grupos
de edad (40 y 70 años) para determinar las características del área se sección
cruzada muscular (AT), la máxima fuerza isométrica voluntaria bilateral, las
caracterís... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Año de Realización: 1998. Publicación en PubliCE: 04/06/2007. Visitas: 3709.
Resumen: Los efectos de 10 semanas de un programa de entrenamiento progresivo de fuerza, compuesto por una combinación de ejercicios para el incremento de la masa muscular , fuerza máxima pico y fuerza explosiva (producción de fuerza rápida), fueron estudiado... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Año de Realización: 2006. Publicación en PubliCE: 03/08/2007. Visitas: 4643.
Resumen: Este artículo explora la cuestión de si que es más importante al determinar las respuestas específicas de la velocidad en el entrenamiento con sobrecarga: ¿la velocidad real de movimiento o la intención de movimiento explosivo?.... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Año de Realización: 2007. Publicación en PubliCE: 15/08/2008. Visitas: 6136.
Resumen: Las recomendaciones para el entrenamiento de la potencia, generalmente han implicado la prescripción de ejercicios del levantamiento de pesas olímpico y de ejercicios pliométricos, sin prestar atención a las demandas de potencia máxima para el tren s... (Truncado a 250 caracteres)
Año de Realización: 2005. Publicación en PubliCE: 22/12/2008. Visitas: 10464.