Responsibilities

• Course Leader Sport Science
• Level two undergraduate tutor
• Laboratory manager - Human Energetics and Performance Centre

Teaching Experience

Module Leader for:
Exercise Testing
Scientific Basis of Training
Strength and Conditioning

Other Modules:
Exercise Physiology
Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Higher Degree Supervision:
PhD students

• Examining the effects of applied anaesthetic on respiratory dynamics using a pulmonary respiratory model
• Examining the benefits of exercise to a Down's syndrome population.

External Activities

• Active reviewer for the British Journal of Sports Medicine
• Active reviewer Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
• Active reviewer for Oxford University Press
• Active reviewer for Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Cycling Performance Interest Group: Disability cycling
• Panel member Eastern Region Sports Science and Medicine Project 1999 - 2001
• Associate Lecturer Department of Physiology, University of Cambridge

Publications

Book and Chapters:
Gordon D, A. (2008) Coaching Science. Learning Matters, United Kingdom (Due for release March 2009)

Hayes P, van Paridon N, K., Thomas K, Gordon D, A. Physiological demands of golf: Development of a laboratory simulated round. In: Crews, D., Lutz, R. (2008) Science and Golf V. Ironwood, USA. 133-139

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Caddy, O., Bond, P., Gordon, D., Barnes, R., Keiller, D., Gernigon, M. 2012. The effect of bio-feedback manipulation on incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. S434

Gordon, D., Caddy, O., Ganyani, R., Gernigon, M., Bottinger, N., Latchford, J., Keiller, D., Barnes, R. 2012. Incidence of plateau at VO2max is influenced by prior knowledge of sprint number. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. S196

Gordon, D., Mehter, M., Gernigon, M., Caddy, O., Keiller, D., Barnes, R. 2012. The effects of exercise modality on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. Accepted

Gordon, D., Schaitel, K., Pennefather, A., Gernigon, M., Keiller, D., Barnes, R. (2012) The incidence of plateau at VO2max is affected by a bout of prior-priming exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging. 32: 39-44

Gordon, D., Keiller, D., Barnes, S., Hopkins, S., King, C. (2011) Plateauing of oxygen uptake: Response to R J Shephard. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 32: 482

Gordon, D., Thompson, N., Salisbury, R. (2010) Practical considerations for the assessment of the Metabolic and Physiological Responses to Closed-Wheel Motor Racing using the Actiheart system: A Single Participant Study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. Accepted.

Gordon D, A., Hopkins, S., King, C, Barnes R. (2010) The plateau at VO2max is dependent on the anaerobic capacity. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 31: 1-6

Gordon, D, A., Porter, A., Vetrivel, V., Gernigon, M., Barnes, R. (2010) The effects of reduced blood volumes on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Journal of Sports Sciences. 28: S74-75

Gordon, D., Coombs, G, Scruton, A. (2010) The assessment of the lactate turn-point and critical speed in adolescent swimmers. Journal of Sports Sciences. 28: S116-117

Gordon, D., Schaitel, K., Pennefather, A., Barnes, R. (2010) The effects of prior priming exercise on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 42: S576-577

Gordon D, A., Connell A., Marshall K., Barnes R. (2010) Influence of Blood Donation on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics During Moderate and Heavy Intensity Cycle Exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 33: 1-6

Hayes P, van Paridon N, K., French D, N., Thomas K, Gordon D, A. (2009) Validation of the physiological demands during a simulated round of golf. International Journal of Physiology and Performance. 12: 506-516

Gordon D, A., Connell A., Marshall K., Barnes R. (2009) The effects of reduced blood volumes on oxygen uptake kinetics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 41: 5, S201

Gordon D, A., Hopkins, S., King, C, Barnes R. (2009) The plateau at VO2max is dependent on the anaerobic capacity. Journal of Sports Sciences. Supplement.

Dunningham H, Borland C, Botrill F, Vuylsteke, A, Gordon D. (2007) Modelling lung diffusion using a membrane oxygenater circuit. Perfusion. 00: 1-8

Gordon D, A. (2006) The benefits of exercise to a Down's syndrome population. Intellectual Disabilities Online publication: www.intellectualdisability.info

Gordon D, A. (2004) Physiological and anthropometric responses to a prolonged period of open water rowing. Journal Human Performance in Extreme environments. 7: 10-14

Leithäuser R, M., von Duvillard S, P., Golding L., Gordon D., Griffin M., Beneke R. (2003) Badwater Ultra marathon: Effect of 135-miles of exercise under extreme heat conditions on selected blood parameters. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Abstract)

Gordon D, A. (2003) Metabolic responses to a prolonged period of open water rowing. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme environments. 1(4) 1 - 4

Gordon D, A., Crocker S. (2002) EMG activity of trained and un-trained individuals at the Time Limit (Tlim) vVO2max. Journal of Sports Sciences (Abstract)

Gordon D, A, Sellens M, Thompson S. (2000) the effects of dietary manipulation on oxygen uptake kinetics. Journal of Sports Science. 12: 123-124 (abstract)

Gordon D, A., Salisbury R, Thompson N. (2010) Determination of the Metabolic and Physiological Responses to Closed-Wheel Motor Racing using the Actiheart system: A Single Subject Study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. Under review

Conference Presentations:
Gordon, D, A., Porter, A., Vetrivel, V., Gernigon, M., Barnes, R. (2010) The effects of reduced blood volumes on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Glasgow, Scotland. September 6-8

Gordon, D., Coombs, G, Scruton, A. (2010) The assessment of the lactate turn-point and critical speed in adolescent swimmers. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Glasgow, Scotland. September 6-8

Gordon, D, A. Pennefather, A., Schaitel, K., Barnes, R. (2010) The effects of prior priming exercise on the incidence of plateau at VO2max. American College of Sports Medicine. Baltimore, Washington. June 1-5

Bond, P., Gordon, D. (2010) Can the use of a visually stimulating intervention elicit altered responses in the plateau at VO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Aberystwyth, March 30-31

Baxter, M., Gordon, D., van Paridon, K. (2010) Is the incidence of plateau at VO2max associated with individual psychological traits? British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Student Conference, Aberystwyth, March 30-31 Gordon D, A., Connell A., Marshall K., Barnes R. (2009) The effects of reduced blood volumes on oxygen uptake kinetics. American College of Sports Medicine, Seatle Washington. May 17-22

Gordon D, A., Hopkins, S., King, C, Barnes R. (2009) The plateau at VO2max is dependent on the anaerobic capacity. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Leeds, UK. September 1-3

Hayes P, van Paridon N, K., French D, N., Thomas K, Gordon D, A. (2008) Modelling the physiological demands of golf. World Scientific Congress of Golf, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Borland C, Dunningham H, Bottrill F, Vuylsteke A, Gordon D. (2007) Isoflurane Increases Oxygen Uptake by a Membrane Oxygenator? American Thoracic Society, International Conference, San Francisco, USA. May 18-23

Borland C, Dunningham H, Bottrill F, Vuylsteke A, Gordon D. (2007) Can a Membrane Oxygenator be a Model for Lung Oxygen and Carbon dioxide Transfer. Thoracic Society, International Conference, San Francisco, USA. May 18-23

James G, Gordon D, A. (2007) The effects of physical fatigue on cognitive function. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student conference. Chichester May 22-23

Wickett D, Mootanhah R, Gordon D, A. (2006) Seating for rest and rehabilitation: Analysis of spinal shrinkage and recovery. International Society for Spine conference, Singapore.

Reed G, Gordon D. (2006) Physiological responses to clock-wise running. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student conference. March 30 - 31. Edinburgh - Scotland

Ebbarge M, Gordon D (2006). Effects of mental imagery on performance and electromyography in blind and visually impaired subjects. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student conference. March 30 - 31. Edinburgh - Scotland

Buckham C, T, M., Gordon D, A., Luckhurst R. (2006) The validation of a two dimensional spinal mapping system. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student conference. March 30 - 31. Edinburgh - Scotland

Sanders S, G., Gordon D, A., Luckhurst R, S. (2005) The effects of kinetic remodelling on rowing performance. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Student Conference, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

Walton A, Gordon D, A. (2005) The response of kinematic and kinetic variables to a period of sustained fatiguing exercise. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Student Conference, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

Buckham C, T, M., Gordon D, A. (2005) The effects of bowling technique on spinal loading. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Student Conference, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

Alexander C, Gordon D A. (2005) The effects of induced alkalosis on the incidence of a plateau in VO2 during incremental exercise to exhaustion. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Student Conference, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

Gordon D, A. (2004) The effects of exercise for Down's syndrome patients: Advantages and constraints. Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group National Conference, Royal School of Medicine, November

Clark N, Gordon D, A. (2004) The effects of electrical stimulation training on oxygen uptake kinetics and the development of the slow component. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Conference. Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April

Gordon D A. (2003) The use of blood lactate data in training and performance. Exercise Testing and Interpretation. National Conference, Cambridge UK

Leithäuser R, M., von Duvillard S, P., Golding L., Gordon D., Griffin M., Beneke R. (2003) Badwater Ultra marathon: Effect of 135-miles of exercise under extreme heat conditions on selected blood parameters. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Conference, San Francisco, USA.

Roberts C; Gordon D, A. (2003) The effects of glycogen depletion on oxygen uptake kinetics and the development of the slow component. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Student Conference, Coventry, UK

Gordon D, A., Crocker S. (2002) EMG activity of trained and un-trained individuals at the Time Limit (Tlim) vVO2max. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Conference, Manchester, UK

Gordon D, A., Sellens M, Thompson S. (2000) Effects of dietary manipulation on oxygen uptake kinetics. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) National Conference, Liverpool, UK

Consultancy

• Consultant physiologist - UK Athletics Disability Paralympic team 2003 - 2005
• Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Challenge (Keltec challenger) January 2001 - December 2001
• Sports Science Support - Talented Athletes Sports Scholarship Scheme 2005
• Consultant Sports Scientist - Gifted and Talented Programme 2007
• Consultant Sports scientist - Channel swim (England to France) 2006
• Consultant Sports scientist - Sports science support English Cricket Board Centre of Cricketing excellence 2000
• Consultant physiologist - Sports science support Cambridge University boat club (rowing) 2003
• Badwater ultra Marathon - Death Valley Nevada working with elite US athletes collecting data throughout the race 2002