The knowledge development of an expert gymnastics coach and the significance of the coach education structure in this development process (2012)
Thesis
Methven, K. J. The knowledge development of an expert gymnastics coach and the significance of the coach education structure in this development process. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6655

The purpose of this study was to identify the process underlying the knowledge development of expert gymnastic coaches. This research looked specifically at; how expert gymnastic coaches develop knowledge, how they use their knowledge at appropriate... Read More about The knowledge development of an expert gymnastics coach and the significance of the coach education structure in this development process.

Psychological Skills Training (2012)
Book Chapter
Martindale, A., & Martindale, R. (2012). Psychological Skills Training. In J. Sproule (Ed.), IB Course Companion: Sports, Exercise and Health Science (264-277). Oxford University Press

No abstract available.

Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future (2012)
Journal Article
Nash, C., Martindale, R., Collins, D., & Martindale, A. (2012). Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30(10), 985-994. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2012.682079

Research into expertise is increasing across a number of domains pertinent to sport. Whilst this increase is particularly apparent in coaching, a key question is how to identify an expert coach? Accordingly, this paper draws upon existing studies int... Read More about Parameterising expertise in coaching: Past, present and future.

Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy (2011)
Journal Article
Triggs, C., Lafferty, M. E., Brown, H. E., & Tolley, H. L. (2011). Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 2(3), 183-195. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2011.619046

This article explains how a sport psychologist practitioner used metaphors within song lyrics to broach the transition phase of retention or release with elite young football players. The metaphorical use of song lyrics within sport psychology practi... Read More about Metaphorical Use of Song Lyrics within Sport Psychology Practice: Targeting the Transition within a Premier League Football Youth Academy.

Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sproule, J., Martindale, R., Wang, J., Gray, S., Allison, P., & Nash, C. (2011, September). Examining the Efficacy of Outdoor and Adventurous Project Work in Schools Using Self-Determination Framework. Poster presented at 5th ISN International Sports Medicine and Sports Science Conference

No abstract available.

Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance (2011)
Thesis
Hadden, S. L. Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4513

Purpose: To, one, investigate the anatomical and physiological attributes of Downhill mountain bike athletes and, two, to determine the influence of these inherent physiological attributes on Downhill race performance. Methods: The study consisted of... Read More about Physiological contributions to successful downhill mountain bike performance.

The Relevance of Sports Science Information to Coaches of Football and Rugby (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nash, C., & Martindale, R. (2011, May). The Relevance of Sports Science Information to Coaches of Football and Rugby. Presented at VIIth World Congress on Science and Football

No abstract available.

The Effect of Differing Shaft Dynamics on the Biomechanics of the Golf Swing (2010)
Thesis
Betzler, N. F. The Effect of Differing Shaft Dynamics on the Biomechanics of the Golf Swing. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3743

The role of the shaft in the golf swing has been the subject of scientific debate for many years but there is little consensus regarding the effects of altering shaft bending stiffness. The aim of this thesis was to determine and explain the effects... Read More about The Effect of Differing Shaft Dynamics on the Biomechanics of the Golf Swing.

Impact of ozone-pollution and heat on athletic performance and pulmonary responses (2009)
Thesis
Gomes, E. C. Impact of ozone-pollution and heat on athletic performance and pulmonary responses. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3591

Epidemiological studies have reported that ozone-pollution has a negative impact on human health. This pollutant is associated with high temperatures and is expected to continue to rise with the predicted global warming. People and athletes that exer... Read More about Impact of ozone-pollution and heat on athletic performance and pulmonary responses.

Effect of 6-iron club properties on thorax and pelvis rotation at key events of the golf swing (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Betzler, N., Brown, S., Wallace, E. S., Otto, S. R., & Shan, G. (2008, March). Effect of 6-iron club properties on thorax and pelvis rotation at key events of the golf swing. Presented at World Scientific Congress of Golf V

Various previous studies analysed trunk alignment at key events of the golf swing, but in most cases players swung only one type of golf club or clubs from different categories (for example a driver and a 5-iron). However, a better understanding of h... Read More about Effect of 6-iron club properties on thorax and pelvis rotation at key events of the golf swing.

Mass sport policy development in the Olympic City: the case of Qingdao — host to the 2008 sailing regatta (2007)
Journal Article
Wang, W., & Theodoraki, E. (2007). Mass sport policy development in the Olympic City: the case of Qingdao — host to the 2008 sailing regatta. Perspectives in Public Health, 127(3), 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1177/1466424007077345

The Olympic Games have emerged as a significant catalyst of urban change and leave numerous legacies to the cities and countries that host them. This article will address the impacts of the preparations for the 2008 Olympic sailing regatta on mass sp... Read More about Mass sport policy development in the Olympic City: the case of Qingdao — host to the 2008 sailing regatta.

Effective talent development: the elite coach perspective in UK sport. (2007)
Journal Article
Martindale, R. J. J., Collins, D., & Abraham, A. (2007). Effective talent development: the elite coach perspective in UK sport. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 19(2), 187-206. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200701188944

Research to effectively inform the design and conduct of talent development environments (TDEs) is sparse, especially relating to the goals and systems involved. Accordingly, this paper provides a detailed picture of effective goals and systems withi... Read More about Effective talent development: the elite coach perspective in UK sport..

The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus (2006)
Journal Article
Abraham, A., Collins, D., & Martindale, R. (2006). The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24(6), 549-564. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410500189173

Current research in coaching development infers that coaching is predominantly a decision-making process. The same and other research is not, however, informing the coaching development process due to a lack of a big picture approach. Consequently, t... Read More about The coaching schematic: Validation through expert coach consensus.

Sporting Events and Event Tourism: impacts, plans and opportunities (2006)
Book
Robertson, M. (Ed.). (2006). Sporting Events and Event Tourism: impacts, plans and opportunities. Leisure Studies Association

No abstract available.

Talent development: a guide for practice and research within sport. (2005)
Journal Article
Martindale, R. J. J., Collins, D., & Daubney, J. (2005). Talent development: a guide for practice and research within sport. Quest, 57, 353-375

The transformation of talented youngsters into senior world-beaters is a topic of interest for practitioners and researchers alike. Unfortunately there is a dearth of research to guide the optimisation of this process. Accordingly, this paper offers... Read More about Talent development: a guide for practice and research within sport..

Sport management reform, national competitiveness and Olympic glory in the People's Republic of China (2004)
Journal Article
Theodoraki, E. (2004). Sport management reform, national competitiveness and Olympic glory in the People's Republic of China. Managing Leisure, 9(4), 193-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360671042000317289

The paper traces the People's Republic of China's (PRC) efforts to modernize its public sector through economic reforms, and explores the effects of these on the country's sport structures. More specifically the research reported here investigates th... Read More about Sport management reform, national competitiveness and Olympic glory in the People's Republic of China.

Labanotation: that Archie Gemmill goal. (2002)
Book
Gillanders, R., & Finlay, A. (2002). Labanotation: that Archie Gemmill goal. Pocketbooks

Take the greatest World Cup goal ever, the infamous Archie Gemmill goal from the 1978 Scotland v Netherlands game and transform it into dance. Labanotation records the notation of the goal, and three versions of the dance performed by leading Scottis... Read More about Labanotation: that Archie Gemmill goal..

Talent identification and development: an academic review. (2002)
Book
Abbott, A., Collins, D., Martindale, R. J. J., & Sowerby, K. (2002). Talent identification and development: an academic review. SportScotland

The Academic Review was commissioned to help evaluate Sportscotland's pilot Talent Identification and Development Programme which operated from early 2000 to the end of 2001. The Review highlights that the actual resources required for talent identif... Read More about Talent identification and development: an academic review..

Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches (2001)
Journal Article
Woodward, D., Brackenridge, C., Green, E., & West, A. (2001). Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches. Women In Management Review, 16(2), 85-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420110386610

Explores women's under-representation from sports coaching roles in general and from high status roles in particular. In-depth interviews were carried out with 20 women who coached one of the following sports: cricket, gymnastics, netball, squash or... Read More about Leading the way: women’s experiences as sports coaches.

The physiological demands of Gaelic football (1995)
Journal Article
Florida-James, G., & Reilly, T. (1995). The physiological demands of Gaelic football. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 29(1), 41-45. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.29.1.41

Match-lay demands of Gaelic football and fitness profiles were assessed at club competitive level. English Gaelic football club championship players (n = 11) were assessed for anthropometry, leg strength and time to exhaustion on a treadmill run. A s... Read More about The physiological demands of Gaelic football.