Qualifications

• PGCertEd Physics subsidiary sport

Teaching responsibilities

Biomechanics on the Sports Science and Coaching Science degrees.

Module Leader

Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology year 3 semester 1 and 2
Biomechanics year 2 semester 1 and 2
Anatomy for Motion year 1 semester 1 and 2

Other Modules

Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research interests

• Areas of high velocity collisions and behaviour of tennis and cricket balls
• Use of computer aided learning technologies in the teaching of undergraduate biomechanics
• The teaching and learning of Biomechanics.
• Application of video analysis to improvements in sports performance.

Publications

D.A. Gordon, C.L. Roberts, P. Hayes and R.S. Luckhurst (in press) The effects of glycogen depletion on oxygen uptake kinetics and the development of the slow component. The Journal of Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology.

Conference proceedings

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.

Buckham C, T, M, Gordon D, A, Luckhurst R, S. (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.