Professor Neil Bezodis

Professor

Sport and Exercise Sciences

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About

Neil is a Professor in Biomechanics & Technology in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and is currently the lead for the Elite and Professional Sport (EPS) Research Group. Neil has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) since 2012 and an elected director of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) since 2014. He became a Fellow of ISBS in 2017, and was elected as their Vice President (Awards) in 2019.

Neil is currently the Co-PI (lead for Sports Science) on a Welsh Government funded project being led by EPS and the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating and working in collaboration with a range of industrial partners including the English Institute of Sport. This project is developing a range of printed smart devices for use across a wide spectrum of applications, including for Olympic athletes in preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Games.

Neil's broad research interests focus on understanding the biomechanics of sports techniques, with a particular focus on sprint acceleration and Rugby Union. This research comprises a range of techniques including empirical and simulation-based approaches. Throughout his research career, Neil has worked closely with a range of sporting organisations including British Athletics, The English Institute of Sport (EIS), The Rugby Football Union (RFU), Scarlets Rugby and Swim Wales. As part of this research, Neil also collaborates with a range of leading international academics from institutions including Auckland University of Technology (NZ), Fukuoka University (Japan), The National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya (Japan), The University of Pretoria (SA), The University of Tsukuba (Japan), and Victoria University (Australia).

Areas Of Expertise

Sports Biomechanics

Publications

Research Highlights

Feser, E., Bayne, H., Loubser, I., Bezodis, N., & Cronin, J. (2020). Wearable resistance sprint running is superior to training with no load for retaining performance in pre-season training for rugby athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1802516, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54864
Lazarczuk, S., Love, T., Cross, M., Stokes, K., Williams, S., Taylor, A., Fuller, C., Brooks, J., Kemp, S., & Bezodis, N. (2020). The epidemiology of kicking injuries in professional Rugby Union: A 15‐season prospective study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 30(9), 1739-1747.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13737, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54320
Wilkau, H., Bezodis, N., Morin, J., Irwin, G., Simpson, S., & Bezodis, I. (n.d.) The importance of duration and magnitude of force application to sprint performance during the initial acceleration, transition and maximal velocity phases. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1785193, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54476
Bennett, M., Bezodis, N., Shearer, D., Kilduff, L., & Shearer, D. (2021). Predicting performance at the group-phase and knockout-phase of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(3), 312-320.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1743764, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53805
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1743764
Pocock, C., Bezodis, N., Davids, K., Wadey, R., & North, J. (2020). Understanding key constraints and practice design in Rugby Union place kicking: Experiential knowledge of professional kickers and experienced coaches. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(5-6), 631-641.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954120943073, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54571
Hurst, O., Kilduff, L., Johnston, M., Cronin, J., & Bezodis, N. (2020). Acute effects of wearable thigh and shank loading on spatiotemporal and kinematic variables during maximum velocity sprinting. Sports Biomechanics, 1-15.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1748099, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53859
Bezodis, N., Willwacher, S., & Salo, A. (2019). The biomechanics of the track and field sprint start: a narrative review. Sports Medicine, 49(9), 1345-1364.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01138-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50747
Ohshima, Y., Bezodis, N., & Nagahara, R. (2019). Calculation of the centre of pressure on the athletic starting block. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1561933, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48057
Bezodis, N., Walton, S., & Nagahara, R. (2019). Understanding the track and field sprint start through a functional analysis of the external force features which contribute to higher levels of block phase performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(5), 560-567.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1521713, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43730
Runacres, A., Bezodis, N., Mackintosh, K., McNarry, M., McNarry, M., Mackintosh, K., & Bezodis, N. (2019). The reliability of force-velocity-power profiling during over-ground sprinting in children and adolescents. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1622316, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50405

All Research

Journal Articles

Donaldson, B., Bezodis, N., & Bayne, H. (2024). Characterising coordination strategies during initial acceleration in sprinters ranging from highly trained to world class. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(19), 1768-1778.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2023.2298100, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65382
John, K., Page, J., Heffernan, S., Conway, G., Bezodis, N., Kilduff, L., Clark, B., Périard, J., & Waldron, M. (2024). The effect of a 4-week, remotely administered, post-exercise passive leg heating intervention on determinants of endurance performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 0
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-024-05558-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67172
Jones, S., Scott, G., Mara, J., Brown, R., & Bezodis, N. (2024). The importance of place-kicking in Women's International Rugby Union. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(10), 865-873.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2363704, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66879
White, M., Lazzari, B., Bezodis, N., & Camomilla, V. (2024). Wearable Sensors for Athletic Performance: A Comparison of Discrete and Continuous Feature-Extraction Methods for Prediction Models. Mathematics, 12(12), 1853
https://doi.org/10.3390/math12121853, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66702
Burnie, L., Chockalingam, N., Holder, A., Claypole, T., Kilduff, L., & Bezodis, N. (2024). Testing protocols and measurement techniques when using pressure sensors for sport and health applications: A comparative review. The Foot, 59, 102094
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2024.102094, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66411
Burnie, L., Chockalingam, N., Holder, A., Claypole, T., Kilduff, L., & Bezodis, N. (2023). Commercially available pressure sensors for sport and health applications: A comparative review. The Foot, 56, 102046
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2023.102046, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64110
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2023.102046
Feser, E., Neville, J., Wells, D., Diewald, S., Kameda, M., Bezodis, N., Clark, K., Nagahara, R., Macadam, P., Uthoff, A., Tinwala, F., & Cronin, J. (2023). Lower-limb wearable resistance overloads joint angular velocity during early acceleration sprint running. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41(4), 326-332.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2023.2209759, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63378
Cortes Gutierrez, J., Walton, S., & Bezodis, N. (2023). Development of a novel biofeedback system for the sprint start. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(1), 114-122.
https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211072729, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59084
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17479541211072729
Scott, G., Bezodis, N., Waldron, M., Bennett, M., Church, S., Kilduff, L., & Brown, R. (2023). Performance indicators associated with match outcome within the United Rugby Championship. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 26(1), 63-68.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2022.11.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62102
Jones, S., Nunome, H., Augustus, S., Peacock, J., Ball, K., & Bezodis, N. (2022). Understanding the effects of ball orientation in Rugby Union place kicking: the preferences of international kickers and the kinematics of the foot-ball impact. Sports Biomechanics, 1-16.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2022.2159507, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62195
Cavedon, V., Bezodis, N., Sandri, M., Golia, S., Zancanaro, C., & Milanese, C. (2022). Effect of different anthropometry-driven block settings on sprint start performance. European Journal of Sport Science, 23(7), 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2153347, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62037
King, D., Burnie, L., Nagahara, R., & Bezodis, N. (2022). Relationships between kinematic characteristics and ratio of forces during initial sprint acceleration. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(22), 2524-2532.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2023.2172797, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62380
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2023.2172797
Donaldson, B., Bezodis, N., & Bayne, H. (2022). Inter- and intra-limb coordination during initial sprint acceleration. Biology Open, 11(10)
https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.059501, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61561
Claypole, A., Claypole, J., Leeder, J., Stevens, G., Johnson, F., Bezodis, N., Parker, M., Claypole, T., Gethin, D., & Kilduff, L. (2022). Large area, stretchable, wearable, screen-printed carbon heaters for use in elite sport. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 20
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-022-00666-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60165
White, M., Neville, J., Rees, P., Summers, H., & Bezodis, N. (2022). The effects of curve registration on linear models of jump performance and classification based on vertical ground reaction forces. Journal of Biomechanics, 140, 111167
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2022.111167, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60096
White, M., Bezodis, N., Neville, J., Summers, H., & Rees, P. (2022). Determining jumping performance from a single body-worn accelerometer using machine learning. PLOS ONE, 17(2), e0263846
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263846, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59326
Wild, J., Bezodis, I., North, J., & Bezodis, N. (2022). Characterising initial sprint acceleration strategies using a whole-body kinematics approach. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(2), 203-214.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1985759, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58364
Feser, E., Lindley, K., Clark, K., Bezodis, N., Korfist, C., & Cronin, J. (2022). Comparison of two measurement devices for obtaining horizontal force-velocity profile variables during sprint running. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 17(6), 174795412110672
https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211067211, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58925
Claypole, A., Claypole, J., Bezodis, N., Kilduff, L., Gethin, D., & Claypole, T. (2022). Printed Nanocarbon Heaters for Stretchable Sport and Leisure Garments. Materials, 15(2), 573
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15020573, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59178
Atack, A., Trewartha, G., & Bezodis, N. (2022). The approach towards the ball, rather than the physical characteristics of the kicker, limits accurate rugby place kicking range. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(1), 104-115.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1976494, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57890
Wilson, R., Rose, K., Gunner, R., Gunner, R., Holton, M., Marks, N., Bennett, N., Bell, S., Twining, J., Hesketh, J., Duarte, C., Bezodis, N., Jezek, M., Painter, M., Silovsky, V., Crofoot, M., Harel, R., Arnould, J., Allan, B...., & Scantlebury, D. (2021). Animal lifestyle affects acceptable mass limits for attached tags. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288(1961)
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.2005, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58306
Bezodis, N., Colyer, S., Nagahara, R., Bayne, H., Bezodis, I., Morin, J., Murata, M., & Samozino, P. (2021). Ratio of forces during sprint acceleration: A comparison of different calculation methods. Journal of Biomechanics, 127, 110685
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110685, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57614
Feser, E., Korfist, C., Lindley, K., Bezodis, N., Clark, K., & Cronin, J. (2021). The effects of lower-limb wearable resistance on sprint performance in high school American football athletes: A nine-week training study. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 16(5), 1187-1195.
https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211003403, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56349
Pocock, C., Bezodis, N., Davids, K., & North, J. (2021). Effects of manipulating specific individual constraints on performance outcomes, emotions, and movement phase durations in Rugby Union place kicking. Human Movement Science, 79, 102848
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2021.102848, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57305
Feser, E., Neville, J., Bezodis, N., Macadam, P., Uthoff, A., Nagahara, R., Tinwala, F., & Cronin, J. (2021). Waveform analysis of shank loaded wearable resistance during sprint running acceleration. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(17), 2015-2022.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1912966, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56688
Feser, E., Bezodis, N., Neville, J., Macadam, P., Uthoff, A., Nagahara, R., Tinwala, F., Clark, K., & Cronin, J. (2021). Changes to horizontal force-velocity and impulse measures during sprint running acceleration with thigh and shank wearable resistance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(13), 1519-1527.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1882771, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56141
Bennett, M., Bezodis, N., Shearer, D., Kilduff, L., & Shearer, D. (2021). Predicting performance at the group-phase and knockout-phase of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(3), 312-320.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1743764, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53805
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1743764
Lazarczuk, S., Love, T., Cross, M., Stokes, K., Williams, S., Taylor, A., Fuller, C., Brooks, J., Kemp, S., & Bezodis, N. (2020). The epidemiology of kicking injuries in professional Rugby Union: A 15‐season prospective study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 30(9), 1739-1747.
https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13737, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54320
Feser, E., Bayne, H., Loubser, I., Bezodis, N., & Cronin, J. (2020). Wearable resistance sprint running is superior to training with no load for retaining performance in pre-season training for rugby athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2020.1802516, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54864
Pocock, C., Bezodis, N., Davids, K., Wadey, R., & North, J. (2020). Understanding key constraints and practice design in Rugby Union place kicking: Experiential knowledge of professional kickers and experienced coaches. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(5-6), 631-641.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954120943073, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54571
Hurst, O., Kilduff, L., Johnston, M., Cronin, J., & Bezodis, N. (2020). Acute effects of wearable thigh and shank loading on spatiotemporal and kinematic variables during maximum velocity sprinting. Sports Biomechanics, 1-15.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2020.1748099, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53859
Bezodis, N., Willwacher, S., & Salo, A. (2019). The biomechanics of the track and field sprint start: a narrative review. Sports Medicine, 49(9), 1345-1364.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01138-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50747
Ohshima, Y., Bezodis, N., & Nagahara, R. (2019). Calculation of the centre of pressure on the athletic starting block. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1561933, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48057
Bezodis, N., Walton, S., & Nagahara, R. (2019). Understanding the track and field sprint start through a functional analysis of the external force features which contribute to higher levels of block phase performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(5), 560-567.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1521713, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43730
Runacres, A., Bezodis, N., Mackintosh, K., McNarry, M., McNarry, M., Mackintosh, K., & Bezodis, N. (2019). The reliability of force-velocity-power profiling during over-ground sprinting in children and adolescents. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2019.1622316, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50405
Atack, A., Trewartha, G., & Bezodis, N. (2019). A joint kinetic analysis of rugby place kicking technique to understand why kickers achieve different performance outcomes. Journal of Biomechanics, 87, 114-119.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.02.020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49000
Bennett, M., Bezodis, N., Shearer, D., Locke, D., & Kilduff, L. (2019). Descriptive conversion of performance indicators in rugby union. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22(3), 330-334.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.08.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43255
Koike, S., Ishikawa, T., Willmott, A., & Bezodis, N. (2019). Direct and indirect effects of joint torque inputs during an induced speed analysis of a swinging motion. Journal of Biomechanics, 86, 8-16.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.01.032, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48281
Bezodis, N., Atack, A., Willmott, A., Callard, J., & Trewartha, G. (2018). Kicking foot swing planes and support leg kinematics in rugby place kicking: Differences between accurate and inaccurate kickers. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2018.1519039, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43538
Wild, J., Bezodis, I., North, J., & Bezodis, N. (2018). Differences in step characteristics and linear kinematics between rugby players and sprinters during initial sprint acceleration. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2018.1490459, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40694
Pocock, C., Bezodis, N., Davids, K., & North, J. (2018). Hot hands, cold feet? Investigating effects of interacting constraints on place kicking performance at the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2018.1486459, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40606
von Lieres und Wilkau, H., Irwin, G., Bezodis, N., Simpson, S., & Bezodis, I. (2018). Phase analysis in maximal sprinting: an investigation of step-to-step technical changes between the initial acceleration, transition and maximal velocity phases. Sports Biomechanics, 1-16.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1473479, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39890
Atack, A., Trewartha, G., & Bezodis, N. (2018). Assessing rugby place kick performance from initial ball flight kinematics: development, validation and application of a new measure. Sports Biomechanics, 18(5), 457-469.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1433714, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa38287
Runswick, O., Roca, A., Williams, A., Bezodis, N., Mcrobert, A., & North, J. (2018). The impact of contextual information and a secondary task on anticipation performance: An interpretation using cognitive load theory. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 32(2), 141-149.
https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3386, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37313
Nimphius, S., Callaghan, S., Bezodis, N., & Lockie, R. (2018). Change of Direction and Agility Tests. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 40(1), 26-38.
https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000309, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32213
Runswick, O., Roca, A., Williams, A., Bezodis, N., & North, J. (2017). The effects of anxiety and situation-specific context on perceptual–motor skill: a multi-level investigation. Psychological Research, 82, 708-719.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-017-0856-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa32323
Bezodis, N., North, J., & Razavet, J. (2016). Alterations to the orientation of the ground reaction force vector affect sprint acceleration performance in team sports athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(18), 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1239024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30086
Bezodis, N., Trewartha, G., & Salo, A. (2015). Understanding the effect of touchdown distance and ankle joint kinematics on sprint acceleration performance through computer simulation. Sports Biomechanics, 14(2), 232-245.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2015.1052748, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26341
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., & Trewartha, G. (2015). Relationships between lower-limb kinematics and block phase performance in a cross section of sprinters. European Journal of Sport Science, 15(2), 118-124.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2014.928915, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26344
PATTERSON, S., Bezodis, N., GLAISTER, M., & PATTISON, J. (2015). The Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Repeated Sprint Cycling Performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47(8), 1652-1658.
https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000576, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26342
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., & Trewartha, G. (2014). Lower limb joint kinetics during the first stance phase in athletics sprinting: three elite athlete case-studies. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32(8), 738-746.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2013.849000, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26350
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., & Trewartha, G. (2013). Excessive fluctuations in knee joint moments during early stance in sprinting are caused by digital filtering procedures. Gait & Posture, 38(4), 653-657.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.02.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26345
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., Trewartha, G., & Bezodis, N. (2012). Measurement Error in Estimates of Sprint Velocity from a Laser Displacement Measurement Device. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 33(06), 439-444.
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1301313, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26346
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., & Trewartha, G. (2012). Modelling the stance leg in 2D analyses of sprinting: inclusion of the MTP joint affects joint kinetics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(2), 222-227.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26352
Bezodis, N., Salo, A., & Trewartha, G. (2010). Choice of sprint start performance measure affects the performance-based ranking within a group of sprinters: which is the most appropriate measure?. Sports Biomechanics, 9(4), 258-269.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2010.538713, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26351
Bezodis, N., Trewartha, G., Wilson, C., & Irwin, G. (2007). Contributions of the non-kicking-side arm to rugby place-kicking technique. Sports Biomechanics, 6(2), 171-186.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14763140701324487, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26347
Mercer, J., Bezodis, N., DeLion, D., Zachry, T., Rubley, M., & Bezodis, N. (2006). EMG sensor location: Does it influence the ability to detect differences in muscle contraction conditions?. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 16(2), 198-204.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.07.002, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26348
Zachry, T., Wulf, G., Mercer, J., & Bezodis, N. (2005). Increased movement accuracy and reduced EMG activity as the result of adopting an external focus of attention. Brain Research Bulletin, 67(4), 304-309.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2005.06.035, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26349
Mercer, J., Bezodis, N., Russell, M., Purdy, A., & DeLion, D. (2005). Kinetic consequences of constraining running behavior. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 4(2), 144-152.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26353
Wilkau, H., Bezodis, N., Morin, J., Irwin, G., Simpson, S., & Bezodis, I. (n.d.) The importance of duration and magnitude of force application to sprint performance during the initial acceleration, transition and maximal velocity phases. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1785193, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54476
North, J., Bezodis, N., Murphy, C., Runswick, O., Pocock, C., & Roca, A. (n.d.) The effect of consistent and varied follow-through practice schedules on learning a table tennis backhand. Journal of Sports Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1522683, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43731
Cavedon, V., Bezodis, N., Sandri, M., Pirlo, M., Zancanaro, C., & Milanese, C. (n.d.) Relationships between anthropometric characteristics, block settings, and block clearance technique during the sprint start. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-13.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2049082, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59470
Scott, G., Edwards, O., Bezodis, N., Waldron, M., Roberts, E., Pyne, D., Mara, J., Cook, C., Mason, L., Brown, R., & Kilduff, L. (n.d.) Classifying Winning Performances in International Women’s Rugby Union. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(9), 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0086, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63875
http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0086
Wild, J., Bezodis, I., North, J., & Bezodis, N. (n.d.) Enhancing the Initial Acceleration Performance of Elite Rugby Backs. Part I: Determining Individual Technical Needs. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(9), 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0090, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63939
http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0090
Wild, J., Bezodis, I., North, J., & Bezodis, N. (n.d.) Enhancing the Initial Acceleration Performance of Elite Rugby Backs. Part II: Insights From Multiple Longitudinal Individual-Specific Case-Study Interventions. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(9), 1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0091, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63940
http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0091

Book Chapters

Bezodis, N., Atack, A., & Winter, S. (2017). The biomechanics of place kicking in Rugby Union. Football Biomechanics Routledge
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa37781

Supervision

Untitled (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Laura Mason
The application of advanced data analytics techniques to high performance sport (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Huw Summers
The Swimming Start: Measurement, Importance and Enhancement through Pre-Race Interventions (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Liam Kilduff
Advanced design of sports wheelchairs (awarded 2024)

EngD

Other supervisor: Dr Will Harrison
A coordination approach to understanding longitudinal changes in initial acceleration performance and technique in elite and sub elite sprinters (current)

MSc

Other supervisor: Mr Christian Vassallo
Assessing Footballers' Physical Readiness Through Neuromuscular Function Tests and External Match Load (awarded 2024)

MSc

Other supervisor: Dr Chelsea Starbuck

Taught Modules

SR-146 Introduction to Biomechanics 2

The purpose of the module is to develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental mechanical concepts and principles that underlie human movement. The module introduces the study of kinetics.
SR-258 Biomechanical Technology, Measurement & Analysis

The module aims to introduce students to the application of biomechanical theory and technology (hardware and software) to the measurement, analysis and understanding of human motion. The module will provide students with an advanced understanding of linear and angular kinematics and kinetics, and will provide the opportunity to experience laboratory work using biomechanics equipment and software to collect and analyse data. The module will lay the foundations for study of biomechanics and technology at Level 3.
SR-D00 SPEX M Level Dissertation

Study for the dissertation, which may comprise systematic evaluation of literature, the conduct of research, evaluation of professional practice, or any combination of these through discussion with their project supervisor. Although preparatory work on the dissertation may take place during TB1 and 2 of the programme, the research project will be primarily carried out over TB3 with the dissertation being submitted at the end of September. In this module the student will be exposed to all aspects of modern information retrieval processes, the organisation and resourcing of research, advanced time management, and the organising and presentation of data. The student must make inferences on conclusions, based on the evidence generated and supported by the empirical evidence. Furthermore, they must assess the significance of this work in relation to the field and make suggestions about how further work could improve or clarify the research problem. The results of the project will be disseminated in a dissertation report/thesis demonstrating the student's ability to research a subject, in-depth, as well as via an infographic demonstrating the ability to disseminate to a variety of audiences and stakeholders. The student will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) to ensure that the project is well developed, organised, and executed. Progress will be monitored formally through a project proposal presentation.

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Supervision

Untitled (current)

The application of advanced data analytics techniques to high performance sport (current)

The Swimming Start: Measurement, Importance and Enhancement through Pre-Race Interventions (awarded 2023)

Advanced design of sports wheelchairs (awarded 2024)

A coordination approach to understanding longitudinal changes in initial acceleration performance and technique in elite and sub elite sprinters (current)

Assessing Footballers' Physical Readiness Through Neuromuscular Function Tests and External Match Load (awarded 2024)

Taught Modules

SR-146 Introduction to Biomechanics 2

SR-258 Biomechanical Technology, Measurement & Analysis

SR-D00 SPEX M Level Dissertation

Professor Neil Bezodis: Inaugural Lecture, 2022