Curriculum Vitae May 1997

Ross Howard Sanders

Current Research Profile

Current Position:

Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, School of Biomedical and Sports Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia

Qualifications:

Diploma in Teaching , Wollongong C.A.E, 1976
Diploma in Health & Phys. Ed, Wollongong Inst.Ed., 1981
Bachelor of Education, Newcastle C.A.E, 1984
Masters Qualifying, University of Queensland, 1985
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland, 1991

Current Research Interests:

The major research interest is the process of skill acquisition. The general questions being addressed are:

What is skilled performance, that is, what kinematic and kinetic features are characteristic of skilled performance?
How is performance optimised, that is, which variables change to improve performance in specific activities?
What are the underlying mechanical and motor control principles that apply to learning specific sports skills?
How readily can an intrinsic neuromuscular pattern be changed by extrinsic task demands?

At present these questions are being addressed through research that focuses on:

Analysis of technique and changes with ability in aquatic activities e.g. swimming and flatwater kayaking, water polo.
Changes in technique with learning of twisting skills in diving, gymnastics, trampolining.
Changes in movement patterns with ability and learning in fundamental whole body tasks.
Frequency domain analysis of movement rhythms.

Current Research Projects

Development of three-dimensional filming and analysis techniques in swimming and kayaking. Development of data collection methods to obtain accurate estimates of lift and drag forces in swimming and kayak paddling.
Skill acquisition in swimming. Among the main initiatives in this area has been the determination of lift and drag coefficients of an accelerating hand.
Investigation of underlying movement rhythms in fundamental movements and means of establishing or restoring functional coordination.

Recent (last 5 years) Scientific Publications Kendal, S.J., and Sanders, R.H. Technique of elite flatwater kayak paddlers using the wing paddle. International Journal of Sport Biomechanics 8(3): 233-250 (1992).

Sanders, R.H., and Wilson, B.D. Comparison of static and counter movement jumps of unconstrained movement amplitude. Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports 24(3): 79-85 (1992).

Sanders, R.H., and Owens, P. Hub movement during the swing of elite and novice golfers. International Journal of Sport Biomechanics 8(4): 320-330 (1992).

Sanders, R.H., and Wilson, B.D. Modification of movement patterns to accommodate to a change in surface compliance in a drop jumping task. Human Movement Sciences 11: 593-614 (1992).

Sanders, R.H., and Allen, J. B. Changes in net joint torques during accommodation to change in surface compliance in a drop jumping task. Human Movement Sciences 12(3): 299-326 (1993).

Sanders, R.H., Cappaert, J.M., and Devlin, R. Wave Characteristics of butterfly swimming. Journal of Biomechanics 28(1): 9-16 (1995).

Sanders, R.H. Effect of ability on twisting techniques in forward somersaults on the trampoline. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 11(3): 267-287. (1995).

Sanders, R.H. Can skilled performers readily change technique? An example, conventional to wave action breaststroke. Human Movement Sciences. 14, 665-679, 1995.

Sanders, R.H. Cappaert, J. M., and Pease, D.L. Wave characteristics of Olympic breaststroke swimmers. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. (1997) Accepted.

Recent (last 5 years) Professional Publications

Sanders, R.H. and Stewart, A. Applying biomechanical principles to improve swimming technique: Principles relating to the production of propulsive forces. Swimming Technique 29(1): 11-13 (1992)
Sanders, R.H. and Stewart, A. Applying biomechanical principles to improve swimming technique: Principles relating to the reduction of resistive forces. Swimming Technique 29(2): 21-23 (1992).

Sanders, R.H. and Stewart, A.. Applying biomechanical principles to improve swimming technique: Principles relating to energy conservation. Swimming Technique 29(3): 24-27 (1993).

Sanders, R.H. How can biomechanics help you teach and coach? New Zealand Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 26(1): 14-17 (1993).

Stewart, A.M., Sanders, R.H., and Hopkins, W. Training and technique: You ought to be in pictures. Swimming Technique 31(1): 22-25 (1993).

Sanders, R.H. New tricks for old dogs or new kicks for old frogs. Masterscrawl 120: 8 (1994).

Sanders, R.H. Using biomechanics to understand and improve techniques in surf life saving. Physical Education in New Zealand. (1995).

Recent (last 5 years) Refereed Abstracts and Proceedings of Scientific Conferences Sanders, R.H., Cappaert, J.M., Devlin, R.K., and Troup, J.P. Evidence of energy reuse through body wave motion in butterfly swimming. In Proceeedings of the Xth International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports. Milan, Edi-Ermes (1992) 67-70.

Sanders, R.H., Kendal, S.J. (1992). Quantifying lift and drag forces in flatwater kayaking. In Proceeedings of the Xth International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports. Milan, Edi-Ermes (1992) 267-272.

Sanders, R.H., Morrison, S, and Isaac, A.R. How do elite trampolinists perform twisting forward somersaults? In Proceedings of the XIV International Congress on Biomechanics. Volume 2: N to Z. Paris, International Society of Biomechanics (1993) 1174-1175.

Sanders, R.H., and Laing, D.M.. Learning the wave action breaststroke - teaching old dogs new tricks. In Abstracts of the Xth FINA World Sport Medicine Congress. Kyoto, FINA Medical Committee (1993) 61.

Stewart, A.M., Sanders, R.H., and Hopkins, W.G. Poolside video analysis of swimming technique. In Abstracts of the Xth FINA World Sport Medicine Congress. Kyoto, FINA Medical Committee (1993) 68.

Sanders, R.H., and Isaac, A.R. How do elite trampolinists perform twisting backward somersaults. In 1993 Annual Scientific Conference: Sports Medicine in Oceania. Melbourne, Australian Sports Medicine Federation (1993) 130.

Sanders, R.H. Development and application of techniques for three dimensional analysis of motion. In Coaching New Zealand National Conference. Wellington, Coaching New Zealand (1993) 23.

Simpson, J.L. and Sanders, R.H. Techniques of forward and reverse entry vaults in womens artistic gymnastics. In Coaching New Zealand National Conference. Wellington, Coaching New Zealand (1993) 26.

Sanders, R.H. Head stabilisation in forward twisting somersaults. XII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports. Budapest-Siofok, Hungarian University of Physical Education (1994) proceedings pending, 5 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Breaststroke technique variations among New Zealand Pan Pacific Squad swimmers. VII International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Atlanta, United States Swimming (1994) proceedings pending, 4 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Some aspects of butterfly technique of New Zealand Pan Pacific Squad swimmers. VII International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Atlanta, United States Swimming (1994) proceedings pending, 4 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Towards improved analysis of swimming and kayaking technique. Understanding Movement. Dunedin, School of Physical Education, University of Otago (1995).

Sanders, R.H. A model for estimating forces produced by an accelerating hand of a swimmer. XIth FINA World Sports Medicine Congress. Athens, FINA Medical Committee (1995)

Sanders, R.H. Quantifying the œacceleration? contribution to drag and lift forces produced by a swimmer's hand. In M. Lee, W. Gilleard, P. Sinclair, R. Smith, D. Swain (Eds.) First Australian Biomechanics Conference, Cumberland College Campus University of Sydney, 1-2 February, 1996.

Sanders, R.H. Technique characteristics of elite breaststroke swimmers In Joao Abrantes (Ed.) Proceedings of the XIV International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports. Funchal, Madeira, Portugal June 25-29, 1996, pp.277-280.

Sanders, R.H. Extending the œSchleihauf? model for estimating forces produced by a swimmer's hand. XII FINA World Conference on Swimming Medicine. Goteborg, Sweden 12-15 April 1997. Proceedings pending.

Sa
nders, R.H. Hydrodynamic characteristics of a swimmers hand with adducted thumb: Implications for technique. XII FINA World Conference on Swimming Medicine. Goteborg, Sweden 12-15 April 1997. Proceeding pending.

Sanders, R.H. Factors contributing to height attained in water polo œboosts?.. XII FINA World Conference on Swimming Medicine. Goteborg, Sweden 12-15 April 1997. Proceedings pending.

Sanders, R.H. Foot orientation and flow characteristics during œboosts? performed by elite water polo players. XII FINA World Conference on Swimming Medicine. Goteborg, Sweden 12-15 April 1997. Proceedings pending.

Sanders, R.H. Lower limb kinematics and flow characteristics of the water polo eggbeater kick. In J. Wilkerson (Ed.) Proceedings of the XV International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports. Denton, Texas, June 20-25, 1997, pp.277-280.

Keynote and Invited Talks at Scientific Conferences:

Sanders, R.H. Skill analysis: Why the preoccupation with elite performance? XIII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports. Thunder Bay, Ontario July 18-22 1995.

Audio-visual Recordings:

Sanders, R.H., and Gerrard, D.F. Achieving height in forward and reverse springboard dives. Colour, 87min. School of Physical Education, University of Otago (1995).

Research Reports to Sports Bodies (last 5 years): Sanders, R.H., and Isaac, A.R. Trampolining: Underlying mechanisms associated with successful performance of twisting somersaults. Report to the New Zealand Trampoline Association and New Zealand Sports Science and Technology Board (1993) 154 pages.

Sanders, R.H., and Daisley, M. Report on breaststroke technique of New Zealand Pan Pacific Squad swimmers - quantitative analysis. Report to the New Zealand Swimming Academy (1993) 23 pages.

Sanders, R.H., and Daisley, M. Report on butterfly technique of New Zealand Pan Pacific Squad swimmers - quantitative analysis. Report to the New Zealand Swimming Academy (1993) 19 pages.

Simpson J.L., and Sanders, R.H. Techniques of forward and reverse entry vaults in womens artistic gymnastics. Report to the New Zealand Gymnastic Association. Hillary Commission Sports Science Research and Development Programme (1993) 69 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Analysis of techniques of Otago springboard divers performing forward and backward twisting somersaults. Report to the Otago Diving Association and New Zealand Sports Science and Technology Board (1993) 20 pages.

Ellis, S., and Sanders, R.H. Tennis serve timing in elite junior tennis players. Report to New Zealand Tennis and New Zealand Sports Science and Technology Board (1993) 7 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Development of three dimensional analysis techniques. Report to the New Zealand Sports Science and Technology Board. Hillary Commission Sport Science Research Development Programme (1994) 28 pages.

Stewart, A.M., Hopkins, W.G., and Sanders, R.H. Training Enhancement of New Zealand Swimmers. Report to Swimming New Zealand. NZ Hillary Commission Sports Science and Development Programme (1996) 52 pages.

Mackie, H.W., Sanders, R.H., and Legg, S. The Physical Demands of Yacht Racing. Report to Yachting New Zealand. NZ Hillary Commission Sports Science and Development Programme (1996) 48 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Technique in water polo œboosts?. Report to Water Polo New Zealand. NZ Hillary Commission Sports Science and Development Programme (1997) 87 pages.

Sanders, R.H. Technique in the water polo œhold?. Report to Water Polo New Zealand. NZ Hillary Commission Sports Science and Development Programme (1997) 46 pages.

Last updated 26 July 97