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Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success

Journal Article
Laird, P., & Sutherland, P. (2003)
Penalty Corners in Field Hockey: A guide to success. International journal of performance analysis in sport, 3(1), 19-26
The purpose of this study was to devise a suitable notational analysis system (video analysis combined with hand notation) to help coaches and players improve their performanc...

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.

Talent identification: How Not to Do It!! Current 'World Best' Practice?

Journal Article
Abbott, A., Collins, D., & Martindale, R. (2002)
Talent identification: How Not to Do It!! Current 'World Best' Practice?. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(4), 255-256
No abstract available.

Sport Interactive: A Baseline Report for Sportscotland

Report
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. & Sowerby, K. (2001)
Sport Interactive: A Baseline Report for Sportscotland. Edinburgh: Sportscotland
No abstract available.

The physiological demands of Gaelic football.

Journal Article
Florida-James, G., & Reilly, T. (1995)
The physiological demands of Gaelic football. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 29(1), 41-45. doi:10.1136/bjsm.29.1.41
Match-lay demands of Gaelic football and fitness profiles were assessed at club competitive level. English Gaelic football club championship players (n = 11) were assessed for...

Organisational Structures and Contexts in British National Governing Bodies of Sport

Journal Article
Theodoraki, E. I., & Henry, I. P. (1994)
Organisational Structures and Contexts in British National Governing Bodies of Sport. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 29(3), 243-265. doi:10.1177/101269029402900302
This paper reports the findings of the first stages of a research project which investigates the organisational structures of the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) in ...
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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

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

SCS - Precision Pedal Project

2021 - 2022
This project aims to create an innovative bicycle pedal designed to withstand Scottish conditions which are known to be uniquely demanding upon mountain bikes and componentry. There are two main elem...
Funder: Scottish Funding Council | Value: £4,930

Future directions and trends for off road e-bike use and impact in the UK

2021 - 2022
The aim of this study is to identify likely changes in user behaviour for off-road e-bike use, based on foreseeable changes in e-bike technology, the cycle market and user behaviour. The purpose of t...
Funder: British Cycling | Value: £29,998
12 results

Establishing the effectiveness of screening and prehabilitation methods utilised by soccer clubs to identify and reduce lower limb indirect injuries; and the perceptions of these by soccer players, coaches and medical science staff

2020 - 2025
Mr. Colin McLelland | Director of Studies: Dr Susan Brown | Second Supervisor: Dr Alan McCall

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

The role of exercise and age on vitamin D metabolism

2015 - 2019
My main area of research interest is the role of exercise and ageing on vitamin D metabolism. Scotland is identified as a vitamin D deficient nation...
Dr Hannah Margaret Lithgow | Director of Studies: Dr Mel Leggate | Second Supervisor: Prof G Florida-James

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 combined effect of high intensity intermittent training and vitamin D supplementation of insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese males and females

2014 - 2016
Dr Hannah Margaret Lithgow | Director of Studies: Dr Mel Leggate | Second Supervisor: Prof G Florida-James

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