Application Opening Date: &nbsp; 02 April 2012

http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-staff/overview

Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Exercise Medicine

Overview

The Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) Program at Edith Cowan University aims to build productive research partnerships in four key areas of Health, Education, ICT and Environment.

With CRN Funding provided by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, this exciting initiative will enable ECU to work with nine research intensive universities in Australia, and to attract national and international scholars and researchers across six projects to share their wealth of knowledge and experience.

The Edith Cowan University Health and Wellness Institute has a successful and expanding research group focussing on the role of exercise in the prevention and management of chronic disease, encompassing outcomes relating to functional, physiological, cardiometabolic and psychosocial health. We have excellent facilities and extensive research activities in a collaborative and collegial working environment. Our reputation in exercise and cancer is internationally recognised.

The successful applicants will work in conjunction with our CRN collaborators from The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia and The University of Sydney in the following areas:

Integration of exercise and nutritional strategies for chronic disease management
Basic and applied research in exercise science for health and rehabilitation
Translational research in exercise as medicine

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, 3 year fixed term position attracts remuneration of $80,435 to $95,518 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to call Professor Robert Newton on 041 990 7774 or email r.newton@... for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria.

#3682

From: Lyndall Burke <lyndall.burke@...>
Date: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:57 pm
Subject: PhD Scholarship, Perth, Australia

lyndall.burke@...

ECU Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) Program Scholarship

Are you a student who is passionate about research? Applications are now open for the Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program, which provides support to research students with a passion for research in the following area:

Exercise medicine for the prevention and management of chronic disease
- Integration of exercise and nutritional strategies for chronic disease management
- Basic and applied research in exercise science for health and rehabilitation
- Translational research in exercise as medicine

Available to successful CRN candidates will be:

· Financial assistance of $30,000 pa (tax free) comprising of a $25,000 scholarship and $5,000 top up

· access to partner university facilities

· access to visiting fellows

· experience in working with collaborative teams

· potential for co-supervision of PhD with partner universities

ECU seeks to enhance the quality of the research experience and culture through its Graduate Research School (GRS) by providing face-to-face and online training, seminars, academic events and social activities.

Application Opening Date: 02 April 2012

Application Closing Date: 31 May 2012

Method of Application: Application forms can be downloaded from the following site:

http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-research/details/collaborative-research-networks-crn-program

or an application form can be emailed by contacting Dr Darren Gibson d.gibson@...

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility criteria:

· Academic Merit , qualifications equivalent to an Australian first class honours degree or a Master by Research

· Research, significant professional and research experience combined with lesser academic qualifications may also be considered if deemed to be equivalent to first class honours

Nationality:

· Australian Citizen

· Australian Permanent Resident Visa

· New Zealand Citizen

Level of Study:

· HDR - Higher Degree Research (PhD)

Year of Study:

· 1^st year

Faculty:

· Computing and Health Sciences

School:

· School of Exercise and Health Sciences

Study Mode:

· Full-time on-campus

Applicant Information:

· Intending students need to apply for a PhD scholarship and course admission by 31 May, 2012.

· Applicants must tick the CRN box on the scholarship application form

· Applicants must provide certified copies of academic documentation, including academic transcripts and proof of completion from any tertiary qualification, except for qualifications completed at Edith Cowan University

· An applicant's research experience will be taken into consideration in the assessment of applications for scholarship. Applicants are required to provide evidence of any research grants received or research that has been published or the extent of research team member

· It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documentation is presented

Selection:

· Selection is based on academic merit and research capability within the CRN project areas. Each application will be assessed against the Scholarship Ranking Scheme.

More Information:

For further information please contact scholarships@...

For further information about the CRN program and specific details regarding the individual projects, please contact the CRN Manager Dr Darren Gibson d.gibson@...

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#3683

From: "les.sessoms" <lsessoms@...>
Date: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:21 pm
Subject: Post Doc in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, West Point, NY

les.sessoms

Looking for an exciting new career? Join our team! The Geneva Foundation is a
non-profit organization which promotes and supports military medicine. The
Foundation has built relationships with highly skilled, exceptionally motivated,
world-recognized researchers and medical professionals and hires top-quality
staff. By joining The Geneva Foundation, you will have an exciting and
stimulating career in which you will advance, "The Future of Military Medicine.
Today."

The Postdoctoral Fellow I provides assistance to the Principal Investigator,
Co-Investigators, and Research Staff. S/he ensures enrollment numbers are
successfully met, when applicable, and protocol adherence, monitoring visits,
overseeing regulatory and administrative details, data management assistance and
project close-out support is provided.

The successful incumbent will play an important role in a research study
examining the effects of a Neuromuscular Training Program on Reducing the
Incidence of Lower Extremity Stress Fractures in Military Service Members and
will have a PhD in Exercise Science or Kinesiology.

DESCRIPTION:
� Collaborate and assist the Principle Investigator, Co-Investigators and
research team in the performance the research study
� Contribute to the drafting and submitting of abstracts, manuscripts and
reports for dissemination
� Prepare progress reports on research as required
� Analyze and write-up data
� Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences
� Provide data management assistance
� Provide project close-out support

QUALIFICATIONS:
� PhD in Exercise Science or Kinesiology or related field required
� Must possess the ability to teach, lead, and evaluate injury prevention
exercises focused on improving balance, agility, and proper alignment
� Athletic training (ATC) and/or strength and conditioning (CSCS) certification
strongly desired
� Strong oral and written communication skills required
� 1-2 years orthopedic or sports medicine research and project management
experience required
� Knowledge of military system preferred
� Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and
professional demeanor
� Ability to think and work independently, plan efficiently, and provide
effective leadership.
� Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in order to gain
support and achieve results
� Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with
employees, team leaders, the chain of command, and key stakeholders of all
levels
� Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured
environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
� Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel
and other Microsoft Office Software
� Proficiency with data analysis and management software preferred (e.g., SAS,
STATA, SPSS, R)

#3684

From: Will Hopkins <will@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:54 am
Subject: Master class at ECSS, Bruges, July 4, and...?

willhopkinsnz

I'm running another master class on design and analysis on the morning of
registration of this year's annual meeting of the European College of Sport
Science.  This year I think it will be good to focus on how to use and
interpret the spreadsheets at the Sportscience site.  In the process we will
cover important issues about effect magnitudes, acceptable uncertainty,
sample size for different designs, measurement statistics, and so on.  There
will be a new spreadsheet on bootstrapping by then, too, which I will
introduce you to.  These classes are informal, and I am happy to discuss
specific questions or cover specific topics requested by attendees.  Some of
my colleagues may help out.

I'll sort out a venue at the meeting when I know how many people hope to
turn up.  (It was around 30 last year at the Liverpool meeting.)  So please
get back to me if you would like to attend. You might prefer the interesting
official workshop running in parallel, this year on scientific presentation
skills.  See http://www.ecss-congress.eu/2012/index.php/ecss-workshop .

I am also going to the ICSEMIS conference in Glasgow and the WCPAS
conference in Worcester.  At this stage I haven't planned to present master
classes there, but if enough people want them, I will.  Again, get back to
me.

Will
Will G Hopkins, PhD FACSM FECSS
Contact info and citations: http://sportsci.org/will
Sportscience: http://sportsci.org
Statistics: http://newstats.org
Be creative: break rules.

#3685

From: "chloefuller589" <chloefuller589@...>
Date: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:47 pm
Subject: For Sale: unused KMS Exercise/Sport System, Australia

chloefuller589

Hi

I am selling new and un-used Kinematic Measurement System (KMS) equipment
(FitTech) which is a portable computerised system for testing and training
athletes and patients. Suitable for University's, Human Performance Centre's,
Exercise Clinics, Sporting Teams to test and monitor athletes and clients.

The equipment included with the system is listed below:
- Timing Lights
- Contact mat
- Balance board
- Box jump platform
- All cords and connection plugs required to operate the system

Some of the tests that can be performed using the equipment include:

Vertical jumping - both single, drop jump and multiple jumps   
� Interval & multi gate run tests   
� Gait analysis    
� Balance assessment and rehabilitation  
� Agility tests   
� 90 second Box Test  
� Contact time test  
� Sprint tests over various distances

Equipment is still in packaging, brand new and works. Please contact me below
for pricing as we are willing to negotiate.

Thanks

Chloe
chloefuller589@...

#3686

From: Africa Youth Ministries Uganda <ovcuganda@...>
Date: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:52 pm
Subject: 2012 GLOBAL PEACE GAMES VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS

ovcuganda

Dear Peace Lovers,

Warm Greetings from Uganda. Apply now for 2012 Summer PEACE GAMES volunteer opportunities commencing on the 21st of June to 21st of September 2012 in Uganda. Follow the links below to get more info. During the 2012 Summer, you can spend your quality time sharing & Training Peer Coaches, Conducting Sports Clinics, Teaching young people non violence skills, sports talents development and having fun with Orphans & War affected Children in Uganda through our Sports Projects. kindly visit our 2012 Peace Games Page at http://is.gd/8jFzUJ
For details on available Volunteer & Internship details, kindly visit http://is.gd/Hp1wRM

Below you can visit our various sports projects Photo albums to learn more about our sports projects by touring our photo albums:-

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Inspiring & Empowering Girls Through Sport http://is.gd/gCmYbj

Peace Games http://is.gd/w5yyaj

To apply online for volunteer placements, kindly follow the link http://www.aymu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=139 We Urgently need Donations of Sports Equipments, to support this cause, kindly drop us an email at peacegames@...

Let Peace Prevail on Earth,

Albert KUNIHIRA
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Africa Youth Ministries
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P.O. BOX 20029, Kampala-Uganda
Plot 002 Jerusalem Avenue, Off Airport Road
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Africa Youth Ministries is a registered Charity in Uganda No 5914/6068

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#3687

From: Justin Keogh <jkeogh@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 10:34 pm
Subject: Cancer exercise PhD scholarship, Queesland, Australia

justin.keogh...

Postgraduate Research Scholarships Information 2012.docx

Benefits, Barriers and Motives to a Clinician-Promoted Exercise Programme for Cancer Survivors

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Honours or Masters degree in health, exercise or sport science, physiotherapy, health promotion or similar areas of study to undertake a 3-year PhD scholarship valued at up to $AUS30,000 per year within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Some experience with cancer patients or other chronic condition groups would be advantageous but not essential. The intended project seeks to improve the health and quality of life of prostate and/or breast cancer patients. The research will initially determine what cancer clinicians see as the benefits, barriers and motives to promoting PA for their prostate and/or breast cancer patients. This information will then be used to develop a cancer clinician-promoted physical activity programme for these cancer patients; with the effectiveness of the PA programme then evaluated.

Supervisor Team: Associate Professor Justin Keogh, Bond University, Australia, Associate Professor Michael Climstein, Bond University, Australia and Dr Lynnette Jones, Otago University, New Zealand

Applications are welcome from applicants both within Australia and from overseas. Additional information regarding the level of scholarship funding and duration and application process can be found in the attached document. If you wish to apply, please initially contact the primary supervisor Associate Professor Justin Keogh on jkeogh@... or 617 5595 4487 to express your interest. You will also be required to contact the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Research Coordinator Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@... to ensure eligibility.

All applications must be submitted to Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@... by 25th May 2012 in order to be considered for these scholarships.

Justin Keogh PhD

Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science

Bond University Research Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

Bond University

Robina, Qld, Australia 4229

617 5595 4487 (Work); 0468 324 047 (Mob); 617 5595 4480 (Fax)

keoghjustin (skype)

http://works.bepress.com/justin_keogh/

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#3688

From: Justin Keogh <jkeogh@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 10:37 pm
Subject: Essential tremor resistance training PhD Scholarship, Queensland, Australia

justin.keogh...

Postgraduate Research Scholarships Information 2012.docx

Benefits and Mechanisms of Adaptation for Essential Tremor Patients Performing Resistance Training

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Honours or Masters degree in health, exercise or sport science, physiotherapy, neuroscience or similar areas of study to undertake a 3-year PhD scholarship valued at up to $AUS30,000 per year within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia. Some experience with essential tremor patients or other movement disorders would be advantageous but not essential. The intended project seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with essential tremor via the use of resistance training. Specifically, this PhD aims to extend our recently published preliminary work on the benefits of resistance training for individuals with essential tremor, and identify the CNS mechanisms associated with resistance training that may cause improvements in movement control. This study will be the first to examine the effects of RT on ET patients by combining real-world assessments of manual dexterity with detailed assessments of neuromotor function.

Supervisor Team: Associate Professor Justin Keogh, Bond University, Australia and Dr Justin Kavanagh, Griffith University, Australia

All applications must be submitted to Ainsley Oberg at aoberg@... by 25th May 2012 in order to be considered for these scholarships.

Justin Keogh PhD

Associate Professor, Exercise and Sports Science

Bond University Research Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

Bond University

Robina, Qld, Australia 4229

617 5595 4487 (Work); 0468 324 047 (Mob); 617 5595 4480 (Fax)

keoghjustin (skype)

http://works.bepress.com/justin_keogh/

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#3689

From: "chalmerswwu" <chalmerswwu@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 12:16 am
Subject: Kinesiology non-tenure track position-Western Washington University

chalmerswwu

The Kinesiology and Physical Education Program at Western Washington University
is advertising a kinesiology non-tenure track position.  Details on the
position, and the application procedure, can be found at:
https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=3234

#3690

From: "Edwards, Andrew" <andrew.edwards@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 2:54 am
Subject: AD: New book: Pacing in Sport & Exercise

amedw00

http://www.amazon.com/Pacing-Sport-Exercise-Psychophysiological-Perspective/dp/1619424207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336443915&sr=8-1

Dear fellow list members,

For those of you interested in the concept of pacing in sport and exercise, my colleague Remco Polman and I have recently completed writing a new academic book on this subject. It addresses historical and evolutionary aspects of training/performance, mechanistic issues pertinent to regulatory control of performance, investigates evidence for pacing across various sports/activities and applies principles of self pacing to practical training applications.

It has only recently been published and is now available via outlets such Amazon and also on the publisher’s website (see below):

Edwards AM, Polman RCJ (2012) Pacing in Sport & Exercise: A Psychophysiological Perspective, Nova Scientific NY.

https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=30848

Kind regards,

Andrew

Andrew Edwards PhD

Director

Institute of Sport and Exercise Science
James Cook University, Cairns QLD 4878 AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 7 4042 1653

Fax: +61 7 4042 1590

Email: andrew.edwards@...

Web: www.jcu.edu.au

Location: Room 022.C, Building A2

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#3691

From: "anthony.blazevich" <anthony.blazevich@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 6:23 am
Subject: PhD scholarships available (Aus/NZ citizens only) - Perth Australia

anthony.blaz...

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND
CITIZENS to complete doctoral level studies aimed at: (1) determining the
optimum muscle-tendon and body dimension characteristics for elite sprint and
endurance running athletes, or (2) measuring neuromuscular and tendinous
adaptations to strength, sprint or endurance training.

A successful applicant will complete a 3-year PhD degree using techniques such
as ultrasound, MRI and x-ray imaging, 3D motion and force analysis, DEXA and
laser body composition measurements, oxygen consumption assessment, and running
speed and muscle force measurement.

ABOUT US
The Centre for Exercise and Sport Science Research (CESSR) at Edith Cowan
University (Joondalup, Perth) has an international reputation for research in
fields of strength and conditioning and sports performance optimisation. We have
excellent facilities and extensive research activities in a collaborative and
collegial working environment. Our new $2 million biomechanics laboratory will
significantly increase our ability to conduct world-leading research
investigating the factors influencing human performance.

FUNDING
Accepted candidates will be led through a competitive scholarship award process
in which scholarships of $25,000-$30,000 per annum tax free are available. More
information can be obtained at
http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-res\
earch.

HOW TO APPLY
Please email an expression of interest letter and your Curriculum Vitae to Dr
Anthony Blazevich at a.blazevich@... by Wednesday 16 May.  Applicants
with highly competitive CVs will then be led through the scholarship application
process by 31 May. For more information about potential research projects or to
find out more about research in the Centre, please contact Dr Anthony Blazevich
at the same email address, or ring (08) 6304 5472.

WEB LINKS
CESSR:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/exercise-and-health-sciences/research-activity/cen\
tre-for-exercise-and-sports-science-research
ECU: http://www.ecu.edu.au/

#3692

From: monem jemni <monemj@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 5:38 pm
Subject: International Conference Science and Football, Lisbon, 7 July 2012

monemjemni

Call for abstracts International Conference � Science and Football, Lisbon,
Portugal, 7 July 2012. The conference is part of The International Week of
Football.  Abstracts submission for oral and poster presentations is open.
Deadline postponed to 20 May 2012 http://www.science-football.org/isfc.php .

We have three national Football coaches confirmed already for this conference.
The event is right after the Euro 2012 and all coaches are on holiday before the
start of the next season. We also have some very good scientists specialised in
football for the main keynotes.

Thank you
Mon�m

Dr Mon�m Jemni Ph.D.Chair IWF 2012
Principal Lecturer
Sport and Exercise Science
University of Greenwich
Central Avenue. Chatham Maritime
Kent ME4 4TB
UK - Europe
Email: m.jemni@... - monemj@...
Tel:  +44 (0)20 8331 8336
Fax: +44 (0)20 8331 9805

#3693

From: David Egan <davidegan68@...>
Date: Fri May 18, 2012 9:13 am
Subject: High Temperature Sport Performance

ttdavid100

Hi all,

Can anyone point me in the direction of research institutes that specialise in sport and physical activity at high temperature? Apart from the US Army Institute for Environmental Medicine, do such institutes exist?

In addition, if you were building a world-class research centre for elite sports performance and the promotion of physical activity in hot climates, which researchers would you include? Such a team might involve individuals�from a range of disciplines including physiology, biomechanics, psychology, sociology and materials technology. This question is hypothetical, for the moment!

I've been asked to contribute to a global-warming related project, and would be grateful for any assistance or advice. I'd be happy to summarise results here.�

Thanks in advance,

David

David Egan

Limerick

Ireland

#3694

From: "Gary & Asta" <garyasta@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 10:13 pm
Subject: Re: High Temperature Sport Performance

garyasta

Try the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australia. They did a lot of work a few years back and produced ice-vests for their athletes, used particularly as pre-race conditioning for 50km race walkers.

Cheers

Gary Little

New Zealand

Gary Little & Asta Wistrand
Enjoy a FOREST-HOMESTAY in the Far North of New Zealand, logon to www.foreststay.com
Race walking, running, and walking fitness programs at www.profitness.net.nz
AN INTERNATIONAL WAY TO WIN -- VIA THE INTERNET, IN ANY COUNTRY
The Race Walking NZ website is at www.racewalkingnewzealand.org

Get SKYPE and call me free or 'phone (NZ 8:30am to 5:pm)
64 9 9849421 ext 925

#3695

From: "Gale" <gale@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: High Temperature Sport Performance

galebernhardt

David ~

You might try Lawrence Armstrong at the University of Connecticut.
http://ekin.education.uconn.edu/faculty-staff/lawrence.armstrong

He is author of "Performing in Extreme Environments"
http://www.amazon.com/Performing-Extreme-Environments-Lawrence-Armstrong/dp/0880\
118377

Cheers ~

Gale Bernhardt




--- In sportscience@yahoogroups.com, David Egan <davidegan68@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone point me in the direction of research institutes that specialise
> in sport and physical activity at high temperature? Apart from the US Army
> Institute for Environmental Medicine, do such institutes exist?
>
> In addition, if you were building a world-class research centre for elite
> sports performance and the promotion of physical activity in hot climates,
> which researchers would you include? Such a team might involve
> individuals from a range of disciplines including physiology, biomechanics,
> psychology, sociology and materials technology. This question is
> hypothetical, for the moment!
>
> I've been asked to contribute to a global-warming related project, and
> would be grateful for any assistance or advice. I'd be happy to summarise
> results here.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> David
>
> David Egan
> Limerick
> Ireland
>

#3696

From: Sharon Coleman Staier <scstaier@...>
Date: Tue May 22, 2012 3:56 pm
Subject: Re: High Temperature Sport Performance

scstaier

Working with Dr Armstrong is Dr Doug Casa at the Korey Stringer Institute at the
University of Connecticut.  He is another highly regarded expert on this
subject.

All the best,

Sharon Coleman Staier, MS, RD, CSSD
Registered Dietitian
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Northern Virginia, USA
Nutrition@...

#3697

From: Iain Ansell HPSNZ <iain@...>
Date: Tue May 22, 2012 11:43 pm
Subject: Re: High Temperature Sport Performance

poloiain

Dr Jim Cotter at Otago University jim.cotter@... would be a good contact.

Very strong background in thermal regulation, cooling, pre-cooling etc, including with Australian Defense Force, and extensive work with athletes and in particular motorsport athletes under driving simulation in the heat chamber.

Iain Ansell| Director-Centre of Excellence

High Performance Sport New Zealand

38a Park Terrace

Christchurch Central 8013

Tel: +64 3 374 4150

Mob: 021 475655

Website: www.hpsnz.org.nz

Iain's- Hot Performance Resources

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#3698

From: Meg Ross <megan.ross@...>
Date: Wed May 23, 2012 4:29 am
Subject: Re: High Temperature Sport Performance

meglrross

Hi David,

In response to your post, I thought I would contact you on behalf of Physiology at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS, http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sssm/physiology ). Our team have been preparing elite Australian athletes for major competition (Olympic Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, etc) with a focus on performance in hot and humid conditions, from many years. The strategies that we have implemented to attenuate the acute effects of heat stress have involved heat acclimation and precooling, to optimise spots performance - predominantly on endurance performance (Rowing, Cycling, Race walking etc.). While preparing athletes and their performance at competition has been our major outcome, we have also been able to fine tune our acclimation and precooling protocols, facilities and generate research publications. Our work has lead to the development of the Neptune Ice vest (Neptune wetsuits, Australia – no longer commercially available), the RMIT/AIS phase-change cooling jacket (not commercially available) and the more recent strategy of combining ice-slurry ingestion while iced towels are applied to the skin for 30 min. Our team and hence our research themes have evolved over many years, and we are lucky in that our major contributors are all still involved in some capacity. From a Sports Nutrition perspective (see http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition ), our colleagues are also highly active in research and producing consensus guidelines specific to sports Nutrition in this area. We also have a few publications to look out for in the near future including an updated version of the test methods manual (http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2264689 ), which will include a specific chapter on preparing athletes for competition in thermally stressful environments.

I am happy to point you in the right direction for any reading in the area or to answer any specific question you may have.

Thank you Gary Little for acknowledging our contribution.

Kind regards,

Megan Ross

PhD Candidate - Edith Cowan University

Physiology

Australian Institute of Sport

Australian Sports Commission

megan.ross@...

www.ausport.gov.au

Our mission — To enrich the lives of all Australians through sport

Keep up to date with what's happening in Australian sport visit www.ausport.gov.au

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#3699

From: "Melanie S. Poudevigne" <mpoudevigne@...>
Date: Wed May 23, 2012 4:53 pm
Subject: Assistant Prof., job opportunity in Atlanta GA

mpoudevigne

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & FITNESS MANAGEMENT at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Health & Fitness Management. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of the new program in Health & Fitness Management and meet the following criteria:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

1. Possess a Doctoral degree in exercise physiology or related fields.

2. Demonstrate the ability to teach courses in kinesiology, principles of fitness, substance use, exercise physiology, exercise testing & prescription at the undergraduate level, serve on university committees, supervise internships, and advise in the discipline.

3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct research, develop grants, and publish.

4. Experience and background working with BIOPAC research and student hardware and software.

5. Ability to work independently on the development of contemporary health & fitness management courses (online, hybrid, seated) and labs at the undergraduate level.

6. Possess the following certifications: CSCS and/or RCEP

7. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

8. Commitment to active learning and the use of technology and on-line delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Teaching a variety of courses in the health & fitness management program (12 credit hours/ semester).
Research and scholarly activity leading to presentations and publications.
Advisement of students (40+ per semester).
Participation in service to the Department, School, University, and Community.
Membership and participation in professional associations related to the discipline.

THE POSITION is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Director of Health Fitness Management. The position will be available for the fall 2012 to U.S. residents or U.S. citizens.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs.

For additional information about the Program of Health & Fitness Management please visit: http://a-s.clayton.edu/science/HFM/default.htm

Application Procedures:
Applications are being received immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three current references to Dr. Melanie Poudevigne, FACSM at mpoudevigne@...

On-Site Interviews at the National Conference for ACSM: please schedule a time during the conference by calling/emailing: 404-200-0767/ mpoudevigne@... or 706-296-7977/ ManningSabatier@...

#3700

From: "robaughey" <robert.aughey@...>
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 1:49 am
Subject: Two positions in ex/sport physiol, Victoria University, Melbourne

robaughey

PLEASE NOTE IMMINENT CLOSE FOR APPLICATIONS!

Lecturer - Exercise/Sport Physiology
PDT number: 903226
Position Name: Lecturer - Exercise/Sport Physiology
Campus: Footscray Park
Faculty/Portfolio: Faculty of Arts, Education & Human Development
Dept/School/Office/Centre: School of Sport & Exercise Science
Classification: Academic Level A/B
Employment Status: continuing
Time fraction: 1.0
Hours per week: 36.75
Position Description: http://w2.vu.edu.au/hr/employment/PDF/2012/POS5127.PDF

Salary Range: $55,322 - $93,846 per annum plus 17% superannuation contribution
Recruitment Unit Contact: Irena Dzuteska
Recruitment Unit Ph No.: 9919 4957
Close Date (@ 4pm): 04/06/2012
Selection Criteria: You must respond to the Selection Criteria
Advertised to: External/Internal applicants


Lecturer - Exercise Physiology
PDT number: 903225
Position Name: Lecturer - Exercise Physiology
Campus: Footscray Park
Faculty/Portfolio: Faculty of Arts, Education & Human Development
Dept/School/Office/Centre: School of Sport & Exercise Science
Classification: Academic Level A/B
Employment Status: fixed term (2 years)
Time fraction: 0.8
Hours per week: 29.4
Position Description: http://w2.vu.edu.au/hr/employment/PDF/2012/POS5128.PDF

Salary Range: $52,322 - $93,846 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
contribution
Recruitment Unit Contact: Irena Dzuteska
Recruitment Unit Ph No.: 9919 4957
Close Date (@ 4pm): 04/06/2012
Selection Criteria: You must respond to the Selection Criteria
Advertised to: External/Internal applicants

#3701

From: "Jose" <gonzneva2@...>
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 2:47 pm
Subject: Help with athletic training methodology course

gonzneva2

I will be teaching a general course in Athletic Training Methodology to
undergraduate students and would like help regarding the specific  topic of
controlling the work load to avoid over training.
Any other recommendations for the course would also be appreciated.
Suggestions regarding texts, articles, equipment, or relevant materials and
information will be appreciated.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Prof. Jose A. Gonzalez
Sports Science and Health Promotion Program
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, Puerto Rico

#3702

From: Hakan G�r <hakan@...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2012 10:25 am
Subject: J Sport Sci & Med, Vol 11, June Issue, 2012

hakangur2001

http://www.jssm.org/content.php

Dear Colleagues,

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June Issue (Volume 11, 2012) of the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine is now available for you to access the abstracts and the full articles in http and pdf formats.

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I would like to, once again, welcome you to the JSSM and express my gratitude for your support to the JSSM.

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Yours truly,

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Hakan Gur, MD, PhD

Editor-in-Chief

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For more information on JSSM go to: http://www.jssm.org

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The Journal of Sports Science and Medicine is indexed in SCI Expanded, Focus on: Sports Science & Medicine, SciSearch, ISI Journal Master List, SCOPUS, ProQuest (Physical Education Index), Index Copernicus, SPORTDiscus, DOAJ, J-Gate, GoogleScholar and SPONET

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JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE, MARCH 2012, VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2

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Table of Contents

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1) Review article

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION AND REHABILITATION OF CHRONIC DISEASES: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Konstantina Chanou, Vassilis Gerodimos, Konstantina Karatrantou and Athanasios Jamurtas

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/1/v11n2-1abst.php

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2) Review article

HOW HEALTHY IS THE BEHAVIOR OF YOUNG ATHLETES? A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSES

Katharina Diehl, Ansgar Thiel, Stephan Zipfel, Jochen Mayer, David G. Litaker and Sven Schneider

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/2/v11n2-2abst.php

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3) Research article

RELIABILITY OF THE ONE-REPETITION MAXIMUM TEST BASED ON MUSCLE GROUP AND GENDER

Dong-il Seo1, Eonho Kim, Christopher A. Fahs, Lindy Rossow, Kaelin Young, Steven L. Ferguson, Robert Thiebaud, Vanessa D. Sherk, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Daeyeol Kim, Man-ki Lee, PhD, Kyung-hoon Choi, Debra A. Bemben Michael G. Bemben and Wi-Young So

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n1/3/v11n1-3abst.php

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4) Research article

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND THE NUMBER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES ATTENDED BY KOREAN ADOLESCENT STUDENTS

Sang-Yeob Kim and Wi-Young So

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/4/v11n2-4abst.php

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5) Research article

INCREASED DISTANCE OF SHOOTING ON BASKETBALL JUMP SHOT

Victor Hugo Alves Okazaki and Andr� Luiz F�lix Rodacki

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/5/v11n2-5abst.php

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6) Research article

THE EFFECTS OF AN EARLY RETURN TO TRAINING ON THE BONE-TENDON JUNCTION POST-ACUTE MICRO-INJURY HEALING

Lin Wang, Weiwei Gao, Kaiyu Xiong, Ning Liu And Bo Wang

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/6/v11n2-6abst.php

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7) Research article

EFFECTS OF RUN-UP VELOCITY ON PERFORMANCE, KINEMATICS, AND ENERGY EXCHANGES IN THE POLE VAULT

Nicholas P. Linthorne and A. H. Gemma Weetman

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/7/v11n2-7abst.php

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8) Research article

MUSCLE ACTIVITY RESPONSE TO EXTERNAL MOMENT DURING SINGLE-LEG DROP LANDING IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS: THE IMPORTANCE OF BICEPS FEMORIS IN REDUCING INTERNAL ROTATION OF KNEE DURING LANDING

Meguru Fujii, Haruhiko Sato and Naonobu Takahira

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/8/v11n2-8abst.php

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9) Research article

PREDICTION OF ENJOYMENT IN SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Arto Gr�st�n, Timo Jaakkola, Jarmo Liukkonen, Anthony Watt and Sami Yli-Piipari

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/9/v11n2-9abst.php

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10) Research article

RETIRED MATCHES AMONG MALE PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYERS

Kristijan Breznik and Vladimir Batagelj

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/10/v11n2-10abst.php

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11) Research article

EFFECTS OF DYNAMIC AND STATIC STRETCHING WITHIN GENERAL AND ACTIVITY SPECIFIC WARM-UP PROTOCOLS

Michael Samson, Duane C. Button, Anis Chaouachi and David G. Behm

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/11/v11n2-11abst.php

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12) Research article

MODULATORY EFFECT OF SUBTHALAMIC NUCLEUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FATIGUE DURING EXHAUSTING EXERCISE: AN IN VIVO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL AND MICRODIALYSIS STUDY IN RATS

Dalei Wang, Xiaoli Liu and Decai Qiao

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/12/v11n2-12abst.php

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13) Research article

FUNDAMENTAL STUDY OF DETECTION OF MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY-ORIENTED GENE DOPING BY MYOSTATIN KNOCK DOWN USING RNA INTERFERENCE

Tohru Takemasa, Naohisa Yakushiji, Dale Manjiro Kikuchi, Custer Deocaris, Widodo, Masanao Machida and Hidenori Kiyosawa

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/13/v11n2-13abst.php

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14) Research article

PRACTICING FIELD HOCKEY SKILLS ALONG THE CONTEXTUAL INTERFERENCE CONTINUUM: A COMPARISON OF FIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULES

Jadeera Phaik Geok Cheong, Brendan Lay, J. Robert Grove, Nikola Medic and Rizal Razman

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/14/v11n2-14abst.php

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15) Research article

INTERVENTION FOR SPANISH OVERWEIGHT TEENAGERS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSONS

Emilio J. Mart�nez-L�pez, Alberto Grao-Cruces, Jos� E. Moral-Garc�a and Antonio Pantoja-Vallejo

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/15/v11n2-15abst.php

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16) Research article

EFFECTS OF AN 8-MONTH YOGA INTERVENTION ON ARTERIAL COMPLIANCE AND MUSCLE STRENGTH IN PREMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

SoJung Kim, Michael G. Bemben and Debra A. Bemben

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/16/v11n2-16abst.php

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17) Research article

IS A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL BIOFEEDBACK INTERVENTION USEFUL TO REDUCE INJURY RISK IN JUNIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS?

Arne Edvardsson, Andreas Ivarsson and Urban Johnson

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/17/v11n2-17abst.php

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18) Research article

THE PERCEPTUAL COGNITIVE PROCESSES UNDERPINNING SKILLED PERFORMANCE IN VOLLEYBALL: EVIDENCE FROM EYE-MOVEMENTS AND VERBAL REPORTS OF THINKING INVOLVING AN IN SITU REPRESENTATIVE TASK

Jos� Afonso, J�lio Garganta, Allistair Mcrobert, Andrew M. Williams and Isabel Mesquita

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/18/v11n2-18abst.php

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19) Research article

LOCALISED MUSCLE TISSUE OXYGENATION DURING DYNAMIC EXERCISE WITH WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

Daniel Robbins, Clare Elwell, Alfonso Jimenez and Mark Goss-Sampson

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/19/v11n2-19abst.php

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20) Case report

PAINFUL OS ACROMIALE: CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT IN A YOUNG SWIMMER ATHLETE

Antonio Frizziero, Maria G. Benedetti, Domenico Creta, Antonio Moio, Stefano Galletti and Nicola Maffulli

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/20/v11n2-20abst.php

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21) Letter to the Editor

ZUMBA�: IS THE "FITNESS-PARTY" A GOOD WORKOUT?

Mary Luettgen, Carl Foster, Scott Doberstein, Rick Mikat and John Porcari

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/21/v11n2-21text.php

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22) Book review

SPORTS NUTRITION: MORE THAN JUST CALORIES -TRIGGERS FOR ADAPTATION

Ronald J. Maughan and Louise M. Burke

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/22/v11n2-22text.php

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23) Book review

RAM SESSION IN MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING: A HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS & CLINICIANS

Lynn Van Ost

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/23/v11n2-23text.php

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24) Book review

CRAM SESSION IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROANATOMY: A HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS & CLINICIANS

Michael F. Nolan

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/24/v11n2-24text.php

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25) Book review

EMERGENCIES IN SPORTS MEDICINE

Julian Redhead and Jonathan Gordon

http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n2/25/v11n2-25text.php

#3703

From: "dhoov23" <don.hoover.pt.phd@...>
Date: Sat Jun 2, 2012 12:38 am
Subject: Developmental basketball

dhoov23

Hi all,

I'm working with a small group of basketball coaches in the US, critically
examining the way we're teaching fundamental movement skills (e.g. running,
jumping, sliding, hopping, landing, etc) within the context of developing
basketball-specific skills (e.g. shooting, passing, dribbling, defense,
etc)among youth basketball players (e.g. 10-18 years of age).

Our sense is that there are groups/areas/countries in the international
basketball community who may be doing a better job of teaching such fundamental
movement skills in an integrated fashion to youth participating in basketball
programs (for example, the Lithuanians seem to be doing some things in player
development that we'd like to emulate).

First, do any members of this group have insights on groups/areas/countries that
have anything that might be considered current "best practices" for developing
these types of skills in youth basketball players? In short, we want to do a
better job of teaching coaches to integrate these types of things into their
practices, pregame warmups, and the like, but we'd prefer avoid re-inventing the
wheel and would love to build on the success that others have found.

Second, do members recommend any written resources (e.g. books, peer-reviewed
articles, etc) that they believe would be particularly valuable in helping us to
improve our efforts in this area.

Any insights, suggestions, comments are much appreciated.

Thanks,

Don Hoover, PT, PhD, CSCS

Reply | Messages in this Topic (2)

#3704

From: Paul Ford <fordpr@...>
Date: Sat Jun 2, 2012 5:07 am
Subject: Re: Developmental basketball

fordpr@...

Hello Don,

Thanks for bringing your basketball coaching query to 'sportscience'.

I read your email with interest. I hope that the following gives you some direction and some resources to consider.

My comments based upon 25 years of sports preparation coaching (mainly run-based sports) including 15 years at the national level in (Australian) football, basketball and baseball. I've also taught physical education in the secondary/high school setting.

Firstly, working within (any) sport requires a coach to work within a culture and various sub-cultures. Dependent upon the coach's personal sporting background and experiences, values and philosophy they may already be well immersed with the culture of (American) basketball preparation and training, the culture of the given organisation or club, and the various sub-cultures relevant to coaching (basketball) and youth.

I see culture as "a fluid system of values, beliefs and attitudes that both affect and are effected by behaviour". The fluidity is more to do with shifts over time, yet the core (deep, and often neglected) values tend not to change. This is because of the impact of historical precedents upon current practice and practise.

Recommendation 1: explore the cultural elements - behaviours, assumptions, sayings, values, habits, routines, exclusions - of basketball (coaching) within the contexts of American capitalist society; the trickle down effect of the NBL and it's effect upon university/varsity and high–school basketball practice (and coaching); the assumptions of the coaches you are working with; and, the operational and value patterns of the organisations/clubs they are likely to coach for.

Secondly, explore what your ultimate aims are. Are they to produce quality basketball players; to produce healthy and active youth; to produce youth (and coaches and parents) that are more health, activity and basketball skill and strategy aware? Of course, we aware of the 'production-line' model as there are many juxtaposed factors that influence the coaching, participation and effects of participation in sport on kids.

I'm not confident that simply emulating the models or programs of other countries would be ideal. This is because – refer point 1 – the cultures and values in which their sports, practices and youth have developed are different to yours, and mine.

In light of resources to explore some of these, you may like to read:

Farrow, Baker and McMahon (2008) Developing Sporting Expertise – Researchers and Coaches Put Theory Into Practice

Baker, Cobley and Schorer (eds) (2012) Talent Identification and Development in Sport – International Perspectives

Collins (ed) (2010) Examining Sports Development

Holt (ed) (2008) Positive Youth Development Through Sport

Houlihan & Green (2008) Comparative Elite Sport Development: Systems, Structures and Public Policy

Recommendation 2: explore the ultimate aims of your coach's basketball programs. Do this within the rubric of sport, activity and basketball development in the USA. From these decide upon more specific objectives that guide the structure, developmental nature and practices of the programs and values you establish.

Thirdly, 10-18 year-olds will obviously present a broad range of developmental, experiential and psycho-emotial differences. Similar will apply to the age and experiential range of your coaches. Developing a program for a variety of ages like this could best be served by adopting fundamental Long Term Athletic Development strategies and practices.

Personally, I think Canada could become the ultimate model in this regard. Although, I am only an external observer, I think the way they have integrated community sport, national health, school programs (via physical education curricula), and elite sport development through their Canadian Sport for Life (www. ) initiatives is great.

Go to their website/s (www.LTAD.ca) and explore a number of theoretical and practical applications. It is a model in development and evolution. You can read such things as:

Core Values of Sport For Life

The Principles of Sport for Life

(The Concept of) Developing Physical Literacy

An Outline of LTAD

The 10 Key Factors in Influencing LTAD

How the 'active start', 'fundamentals', 'learning to train', 'training to train', 'training to compete', 'training to win' and 'active for life' stages of LTAD relate for early and late specialisation sports.

The various sports (from various provinces) provide examples and resources.

Similarly, chase up a document by the US Youth Soccer (USOC) titled 'Long term Athlete Development: Trainability in Childhood and Adolescence: Windows of Opportunity & Optimal Trainability. This documents outlines a model for junior soccer development using many of the LTAD principles that CSFL is premised upon.

In addition, Brian McCormick (2008) has produced a book ' Cross-over: The New Model of Youth Basketball Development'. He has based his basketball development model on the principles of LTAD as outlines above, and are relevant to the USA context.

Vern Gambetta has also written some very good books on the notion of athletic development, particularly 'Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning'. Vern's systematic, strategic and common-sensical approach to sports-preparation will provide another perspective and context for you.

Fourthly, I recommend strongly that you give consideration to the changing nature of the environment (ie. contexts) today's youth are brought up and, in some ways 'bought-up' in.

Although I'm generalising, over 25 years I've found that today's youth:

have a reduced generic work capacity, and physical fitness level
have earlier onset health-related problems – these are reported for many (Western) societies
are generally less active, even from a locomotion/transport ('getting around') point of view and are more reliant on automotive transport
sit (poorly) more effecting their posture and sitting, standing and walking – with significant impacts on the development fundamental muscle groups - parapsinals, gluteals, trunk/core, hamstrings and hip-flexors.
perform body-weight exercises poorly, and many have impoverished body-awareness and temporal/timing skills
generally perform various Fundamental Locomotor Skills, Non-locomotor Skills, Manipulative Skills (propulsive and receptive) less well, and have reduced Movement Awareness (see Gabbard et al (1987) Physical Education for Children: Building the Foundation; and, Drabik (1996) Children & Sports Training: How your Future Champions should Exercise to Be Healthy, Fit and Happy). The title of Drabik's text is a little misleading.
value physical activity, sport, and training differently
young athletes often specialise sooner
the workload of young athletes is often 'intensified' (ie. doing a greater volume of intense work)
more young athletes are suffering from overload and overuse injuries (as a result of many of the the above points) - such as osteitis pubis, various tendonopathies
have reduced attention spans - some evidence suggests their brains are actually 'wired differently' (see below*)
are more reliant on visual stimulation, and auditory (music) motivation*
have different communication modes available, and are challenged to appreciate the different contexts in which different communication modes can be used (appropriately)*

*For perspectives on these, and how you may consider historically and culturally-relevant programs for youth (sports development in basketball), have a look at:

Gee (2003) What Video Games Have To Teach Us About Learning and Literacy [and coaching]

Restak (2004) The New Brain: How The Modern Age is Rewiring Your Mind: Research From the Frontiers of Brain Science

Bauerlein (2009) The Dumbest Generation: How The Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future

Lopiamo-Misdom & DeLuca (1996) Street Trends: How Today's Alternative Youth Cultures are Creating Tomorrow's Mainstream Markets

Healy (1990) Endangered Minds: Why Children Don't Think- and What We Can Do About It

Barham (2004) DisConnected: Why Our Kids are Turning their Backs on Everything We Thought We Knew

Healy (1998) Failure To Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children's Minds- and What We Can Do About It

and, of course,

Gardner (1993) Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice

Of course, there isn't much sense in comparing today's youth with 'the good ol' days' or 'back in the day'. It is more the point that today's youth are brought up in a world different to ours, and in different ways. The physical, mental, social and emotional skills – and the contexts in which they use, abuse and require them – are different.

As diligent coaches and role models I believe it is part of our duty-of-care to not only be sensitive to this, but to be pro-active in supporting and developing the potential positive elements and encouraging them to develop critical thinking in relation to less positive elements. Sport, physical activity and (fitness) training – whether basketball related or not – simply become vehicles in which we can develop these in a broader context of youth development.

Finally, like many other team-sports – whether field, court or water-based – basketball is simply an extension of a basic game - "keepings off". You may consult various books and journals and adopt various approaches – Fundamental Motor Skills, Game Sense, Thematic Approach, to mention a few. Yet, remember, basics are best and dependent upon age and level of competition, don't get too far away from building a positive coach-youth/athlete relationship, building individual and collective confidence and self-esteem, critical-thinking skills, fair-play values, core values to practice and practise/train by, physical skill literacy, a generic work capacity, some specific basketball-fitness level and the differences between "offensive and defensive–agility skills". I believe these to be the cornerstones of all good programs conducted by effective coaches and teachers.

In one sense, an "effective" program is one that meets is aim/s and objectives. The aims and objectives of your program, and the contexts in which it is conceived, planned, constructed, implemented and evaluated (objectively and subjectively; externally and internally) will go quite a long way in determining its details. Will you have a sport- or performance-related focus, a participatory- and inclusiveness-focus, a health-and-wellbeing focus, a skills-and-drills focus, a 'FUNdamentals', or other focus?

Establishing a pro-active and 'effective' basketball coaching program is a great opportunity for you and your coaching crew, Don. In short, I recommend you use some of the resources highlighted above and, of course, others that other subscribers will recommend to :

establish the place of your basketball (coaching) program within a wider cultural perspective, and be sensitive to the evolution and development of programs in other cultures – these will provide the foundation for your values, I was going to outline the 'programs' as I'm aware of them here in Australia, yet it would highlight my recommendations
establish the aims, goals and focus of your programs – the will provide direction, and the bases for a systematic development
apply the principles of Long term Athletic Development
consider the impact of emerging technologies, wider social and cultural changes, and (youth-related) sub-cultures on the perceptions of, structure and content of your programs and the behaviours of your youth and, importantly, coaches. No program is void of context (and the politics that often go with them)

working well with children and youth today is more about rapport, and building a relationship first and foremost. We are the adults and should focus on this. This will require an individual focus juxtaposed with a club/team/squad perspective

stay close to 'the basics are best' principle regardless of the approach/es you adopt.

Let me know what you come up with, Don.

Regards,

Paul Ford

Paul Ford: Athletic Development

Coach, in2running

Melbourne, Australia

W: www.pfad.com.au

B: www.RUNdamentals.blogspot.com

M: +61 (0)419 311 764

T: @in2run_paul

From: dhoov23 <don.hoover.pt.phd@...>
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:38:38 -0000
To: <sportscience@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Developmental basketball

Hi all,

I'm working with a small group of basketball coaches in the US, critically examining the way we're teaching fundamental movement skills (e.g. running, jumping, sliding, hopping, landing, etc) within the context of developing basketball-specific skills (e.g. shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, etc)among youth basketball players (e.g. 10-18 years of age).

Our sense is that there are groups/areas/countries in the international basketball community who may be doing a better job of teaching such fundamental movement skills in an integrated fashion to youth participating in basketball programs (for example, the Lithuanians seem to be doing some things in player development that we'd like to emulate).

First, do any members of this group have insights on groups/areas/countries that have anything that might be considered current "best practices" for developing these types of skills in youth basketball players? In short, we want to do a better job of teaching coaches to integrate these types of things into their practices, pregame warmups, and the like, but we'd prefer avoid re-inventing the wheel and would love to build on the success that others have found.

Second, do members recommend any written resources (e.g. books, peer-reviewed articles, etc) that they believe would be particularly valuable in helping us to improve our efforts in this area.

Any insights, suggestions, comments are much appreciated.

Thanks,

Don Hoover, PT, PhD, CSCS

Reply | Messages in this Topic (2)

#3705

From: Chris Gore <chris.gore@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 7:34 am
Subject: Post-doc in Altitude and Pacing, Australian Institute of Sport / University of Canberra

chris.gore@...

Postdoctoral Fellow (Sports Science)
Faculty of Health, University of Canberra
& Australian Institute of Sport

Academic Level B/C Salary Range: $83,564 � $117,325 pa, plus super

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for three years

Vacancy Reference No: 120051

Do you want to undertake research which will impact on the Olympic performances
of Australian athletes in Rio in 2016?  The University of Canberra has set an
ambitious research agenda for the next five years and as part of this program we
are appointing a Postdoctoral Fellow for the next three years.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake research on the topic 'The Effect of
Oxygen Delivery on Human Performance and Exercise Regulation'. This project,
co-sponsored by the University of Canberra and the Australian Institute of Sport
and involving a network of experts from both organisations, will combine
expertise to improve human performance.

There will also be limited exposure to sports science support and teaching
opportunities to develop the skills of the post-holder.

For more information on this position, please contact Professor Kevin Thompson
on (02) 6201 5943, or email: kevin.thompson@... or Professor Chris
Gore on email: Chris.Gore@...


Closing Date:   29 June 2012

The University is an EO employer offering excellent conditions and benefits
including generous superannuation.

Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For more information on this position and how to apply please, go to our website
at http://www.canberra.edu.au/hr/jobs

#3706

From: "Edwards, Andrew" <andrew.edwards@...>
Date: Sat Jun 9, 2012 7:01 am
Subject: Conference on: Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics, Nov 28-30, 2013, Cairns, Australia

amedw00

Dear fellow list members,

For those list members interested in the multi disciplinary aspects of sport, exercise and physical activity in extreme hot and/or humid environmental conditions, please note that James Cook University, Cairns, Australia will be hosting an international conference between 28-30 November 2013 titled: �The Science of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity in the Tropics.�

The Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics conference is aimed at both academic and practitioner audiences and will address the physiological and psychological mechanisms, interventions and responses to sport, exercise and physical activities performed in hot, humid tropical conditions. This event will bring together prominent speakers from Australia and around the world to consider this topic � from community participation in exercise and sport, physical activity to elite performance and their impacts on individuals and public health.

The conference will provide the opportunity to hear the latest scientific developments through keynote and invited presentations, free papers, posters and discussion forums. Individuals will be invited to submit abstracts of original works for presentation at the conference and publication in the peer-reviewed book of abstracts. Delegates have the further opportunity to submit (optional) full-length original peer-reviewed articles (3000 words) for possible inclusion within the (contract secured with publisher) conference book.

The conference will offer delegates a great opportunity to share scientific evidence with key stakeholders, researchers and practitioners interested in, or working in conditions akin to tropical environments. The event will also provide extensive networking opportunities to discuss pertinent issues with researchers and practitioners in a relaxed and informal environment, and the chance for unforgettable experiences with the largest living organism on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef.

Dates to remember

1. 1st announcement: 28th May 2012

2. 2nd announcement: 15th February 2013

3. Abstract and full-length article submission open: 29th April 2013

4. Registration open: 22th April 2013

5. Abstract deadline: 28th June 2013

6. Notice to authors: 5th August 2013

7. Earlybird registration deadline: 16th August 2013

8. Deadline for registration (presenting authors):20th September 2013

9. Deadline for optional (3000 word) submission of full length articles: October 2013

Please note this is a first announcement of the event. For further details and updates as they become available, please visit conference website via the following hyperlink: http://www.jcu.edu.au/scisport

Kind regards,

Andrew Edwards

A.M. Edwards PhD

Director

Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

James Cook University

Cairns, QLD, Australia

Staff webpage: http://www.jcu.edu.au/phtmrs/staff/academic/JCUPRD_051210.html

#3707

From: "dr_matt_b" <dr.mattbridge@...>
Date: Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:58 pm
Subject: New Posts in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences University of Birmingham

dr_matt_b

Lectureships/Senior Lectureships in Sport and Exercise Sciences

University of Birmingham, UK - School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences

#3708

From: Will Hopkins <will@...>
Date: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:47 am
Subject: Report on ACSM annual meeting

willhopkinsnz

David Pyne and I have now published a report on this conference in
Sportscience  http://sportsci.org.  If you see anything we've missed or got
wrong, please get back to us in the next few days and we'll update it.

Will
Will G Hopkins, PhD FACSM FECSS
Contact info and citations: http://sportsci.org/will
Sportscience: http://sportsci.org
Statistics: http://newstats.org
Be creative: break rules.

#3709

From: hakan <hakan@...>
Date: Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:41 am
Subject: Special Issue on Swimming, J Sport Sci & Med

hakangur2001

SPECIAL ISSUE ON SWIMMING

In a major attempt to emphasize the importance of research and
evidence-based practical information in advancing all aspects of
swimming performance, the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine will
publish a Special Issue on Swimming in end 2013. Swimming is one of the
world’s most popular sports enjoyed by millions of people of all ages
and abilities. Nowadays there is also a great interest in other types of
aquatic activities, including fin swimming, head-out aquatic exercises,
synchronized swimming, water polo, diving, open water, hydrotherapy,
infant swim, etc. In order to help athletes, educators, students and
coaches, practitioners seek assistance from the vast amount of technical
coaching information that is available in the market in the form of
books, journals or websites. This special issue of the Journal of Sports
Science and Medicine calls on authors to submit original research and
specific reviews that enriches the current understanding of swimming and
remain aquatic activities. The scope of the issue will include the
following topics:

1) The new finding relating to hydrodynamics such as CFD (computational
fluid dynamics) and PIV (particle image velocimetry).
2) Biomechanics of swimming (kinematics, EMG, etc) & new testing device
3) Mechanical and physiological components of fatigue
4) Hypoxic training
5) Interval training, training load & training modelling
6) Dry-land vs. aquatic training
7) Expertise in swimming, start and turn
8) Inter-individual variability in performance analysis and modelling
9) Energetic intensities (MLSS, VO2max, critical velocity, etc),
training & performance
10) New findings in aquatic activities such as open water, water polo
synchronized swimming, etc

Author Guidelines and Submission Deadline:

Instructions for authors and submission guidelines can be found at the
Journal's homepage: http://www.jssm.org/submission.php
Deadline for full paper submission is 2nd December, 2012.

All papers will be subjected to the peer-review procedures of the
Journal.
Papers should be submitted online at
http://www.jssm.org/submission.php.
Mark that the manuscript is for a special issue and enter 'Swimming
Issue' as the issue title.

Please email all special issue-related enquiries to the Swimming
Section Editor:

Dr. Ludovic Seifert, PhD, Associate Professor
University of Rouen, Faculty of Sport Sciences
CETAPS Lab., Boulevard Siegfried
76821 Mont Saint Aignan Cedex, FRANCE
Tel: (+33) 232107784, Mobile: (+33) 682077021,
E-mail: ludovic.seifert@...

Dr. Ludovic Seifert will be assisted in editorial duties by:

Dr. Tiago M. Barbosa, PhD
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança Dept. of Sport Sciences Apart.
1101 5301-856 Bragança, PORTUGAL
E-mail: barbosa@...

Direct all journal-related enquiries to the Editor-in-Chief:

Hakan Gur, MD, PhD
Department of Sports Medicine
Medical Faculty of Uludag University
16059 Bursa; Turkey
E-mail: hakan@... or hakangur2001@...

#3710

From: "Will Hopkins" <will@...>
Date: Sun Jul 1, 2012 7:45 pm
Subject: Bootstrapping, impact factors, and ECSS workshop

willhopkinsnz

There is a new article and spreadsheets on bootstrapping at Sportscience
http://sportsci.org , plus my annual summary of the journal impact factors
that came out a few days ago.

A last-minute reminder about the stats master class I am running on the
morning of registration at the ECSS conference in Bruges this Wednesday July
4... The room will be the KUNSTGALLERIJ at the congress venue. We'll run
from 0900 to 1300, with a break at 1045-1100 for coffee (not provided!). The
focus will be the spreadsheets available at the Sportscience site.
Registration for the conference starts at 8 am, so get there early and get
registered before the class.  See you soon!

Will
Will G Hopkins, PhD FACSM FECSS
Contact info and citations: http://sportsci.org/will
Sportscience: http://sportsci.org
Statistics: http://newstats.org
Be creative: break rules.