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Professor Mike Lauder

Director of the Chichester Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health, Professor of Sports Biomechanics & Cross-Institutional Lead for Health

Mike Lauder

About

I currently lead the Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health with over 1000 students and over 90 academic, research and technical staff teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees and international projects. As Director I have led the development of a portfolio of highly respected degrees and internationally recognised research.

I chair the Strategic Leadership Team and Institute Management Group, the postgraduate coordinators group and have previously been coordinator of the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and MSc in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics degrees.

I continue to enjoy teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Sports Biomechanics and currently supervise two PhD students, having also had six PhD completions. I lead on planning, budgets, financial arrangements of projects and have overall responsibility for all Sport activities.

I serve as a member of the REF Project Team and led the REF2014 submission for UoA26 – Sport and Exercise Sciences, Tourism and Leisure. I am a member of Academic Board and a Staff Governor.

Professional

Education:

  • 1994    BSc. (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science 2:1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University
  • 1999    Ph.D. Sport Biomechanics ‘Accuracy and Reliability of Propulsive Force Estimation in Swimming’ Department of Sport Sciences, Brunel University

Teaching:

  • Muscles and Movement
  • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise
  • Work Placement is Sport and Exercise Science
  • Applied Techniques in Biomechanics (MSc)

Administration:

  • Chair of IOS Strategic Leadership Team and Institute Management Group
  • Chair Postgraduate Coordinators Group
  • Cross-Institutional Lead for Health
  • Chair Tier 1 Exam-boards
  • Coordinator MSci Sport and Exercise Science
  • Liaison tutor FdSc Sport, Exercise and Health Science, Worthing College

University Committees/ Responsibilities:

2001 – 2006     Learning and Teaching Policy Group

2004 – 2008    School Quality Committee (now Faculty Quality Committee)

2006 – 2008    School Management Committee

2008 – 2014    Department Management Team (Chair)

2008-               Programme Boards (Chair)

2008-               Heads of Department Forum

2009 – 2012     Academic Board

2010 – 2015    Space Management Group

2011 – 2014    Strategy, Risk and Projects Group

2011 – 2014    REF Project Team – Lead for UoA 26 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and  Tourism

2012 – 2013     Web Project Board

2012 – 2014    Sports Facilities Development Project Board

2012 – 2015    Academic Standards Committee

2014 –              Institute of Sport Leadership Team (Chair)

2017 –              Institute Management Group (Chair)

2017 – 2020    Academic Board

2019 –              Board of Governors

Professional activities, roles and memberships:

  • 1995 – Present Full member – British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
  • 2001 – 2003     Chair Biomechanics Section of BASES.
  • 1999 – 2004     BASES Accredited Sport Biomechanist – Support
  • 2015 – 2017 Member – British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA)

Key Publications

Research and scholarly output:

Book Chapters:

Lauder, M.A. (2008) Motion Analysis in water sports. In Computers in Sport. (Eds. P. Dabnichki & A. Baca), WIT Press: Southampton, pp: 217-246.

Selected Academic Journal Papers:

2017

Mundy, P.D., Smith, N.A., Lauder, M.A., and Lake, J.P., (2017). The effects of barbell load on countermovement vertical jump power and net impulse. Journal of Sports Sciences Sep;35(18):1-7. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1236208. Epub 2016 Sep 26.

2016

Mundy, P.D., Lake, J.P., Carden, P.J.C., Smith, N.A., and Lauder, M.A. (2016). Agreement between the force platform method and the combined method measurements of power output during the loaded countermovement jump. Sports Biomechanics, 15(1), 23-35. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2015.1123761

2015

Broomfield S.A.L. & Lauder, M.A. (2015): Improving paddling efficiency through raising sitting height in female white water kayakers, Journal of Sports Sciences, 33(14), 1440-1446 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2014.992935

2014

Lake, J.P., Hetzler, B.S., and Lauder, M.A. (2014). Magnitude and relative distribution of kettlebell snatch force-time characteristics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(11), 3063-3072.

2012

Lake, J.P., Lauder, M., Smith, N., and Shorter, K. (2012). A comparison of ballistic and non-ballistic lower-body resistance exercise and the methods used to determine their positive lifting phase. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(4), 431-437.

Lake, J.P and Lauder, M. (2012). Mechanical demands of kettlebell swing exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(12), 3209-3216.

Lake, J.P., Lauder, M., and Smith, N. Barbell kinematics do not represent centre of mass kinematics during lower-body resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(5), 1302-1307, 2012. (Journal impact factor 2015: 2.3; Web of Science citations: 6; GS citations: 14; Altmetric score: 5).

Lake, J.P and Lauder, M. (2012). Kettlebell swing training improves maximum and explosive strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(8), 2228-2233.

2011

Brown, M.B., Lauder, M.A. and Dyson, R.D. (2011) Notational analysis of sprint kayaking performance: Differentiating between ability levels.  International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 11(1), 171-183.

Lake, J.P., Lauder, M.A., and Smith, N. (2011). Does side dominance affect the symmetry of barbell end kinematics during lower-body resistance exercise? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(3), 872-878.

Selected full refereed Papers in Books:

Shorter, K., Lake, J. Smith, N. & Lauder, M. (2011) Influence of the foot-floor interface on squatting performance. In: Proceedings of the XXIX International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports, (Eds. Machado, V-B, & Veloso, K). University of Porto, 385-388.

Shorter, K. Lake, J., Smith, N & Lauder, M.A. (2010) Acromion cluster reliability under dynamic loading conditions. In Proceedings of the 8th International Shoulder Group Conference, University of Minnesota, USA, pp75-76.

Brown, M.B., Lauder, M.A. and Dyson, R. (2010) Activation and contribution of trunk and leg musculature to force production during on-water sprint kayak performance.  Proceedings of the XXVIII International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, 203-206.

Lauder, M. and Newell, R. (2009) Asymmetry in front crawl swimming with and without hand paddles. In Proceedings of the XXVII International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (Eds. A.J. Harrison, R. Anderson, I. Kenny), University of Limerick, 621-624

Selected coaching journal Papers:

Kemecsey, I and Lauder, M.A. (1998) Kayak technique – diagnosis and remedies. Part 1 Canoe Focus, Nov/Dec, pp: 16-17.

Lauder, M.A. and Kemecsey, I. (1999) Kayak technique- diagnosis and remedies Part 2. Canoe Focus, Jan/Feb, pp:18-19.

Selected Conference Contributions (published abstracts)

Lauder, M.A., Howarth, B. and Wainwright, B. (2001) A notational analysis system for kayak and rowing analysis. 3rd International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport and 5th World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport.

Research

Research Interests:

  • Water-based sports technique analysis (Swimming & Kayaking)
  • Resistance exercise biomechanics
  • Movement asymmetry
  • Measurement of mechanical power output

Experience of research supervision:

SIX PhD Completions, University of Southampton/University of Chichester

  • July 2009. Mathew Brown: Biomechanical Analysis of Sprint Kayaking.
  • September 2010: Jason Lake: Establishing the optimum resistance training load for maximal gains in mechanical power output.
  • August 2011: Kathleen Shorter: The pathogenics of shoulder injury in cricket
  • August 2017 – Benchmarking physical development of athletes within the British Sailing Team Olympic performance pathway – Tim Jones
  • August 2017 – Mechanisms underpinning differences in the load that maximises mechanical power output – Peter Mundy
  • July 2018 – Development of a method to determine optimum sitting height for female white water kayakers using markers of stroke efficiency. Shelley Ellis

Currently supervising one FT PhD student:

  • Investigating injury potential from football heading. – Kieran Austin (FT)

Successfully supervised over 25 MSc projects (10 with distinction).

 

Research Examinations:

  • 2003-2011 – University of Greenwich MRes Examinations x 3
  • March 2014 – University of Hertfordshire MPhil  ‘EMG Analysis of hip and knee exercises: A continuum from early rehabilitation to enhanced performance – Megan Williams
  • March 2017 – University of Hertfordshire MRes ‘The effect of Gender and Load Type on Lower Extremity Biomechanics during Drop Landings – Benjamin Hunter

Internal PhD Examinations:

  • January 2002 – June 2006 3 x PhD Internal Examiner University of Southampton

External PhD Examinations:

  • April 2011 – PhD external Examiner University of Central Lancashire – Laurence Protheroe ‘An investigation to determine the kinematic variables associated with the production of topspin in the tennis groundstrokes’
  • July 2013 – PhD External Examiner Leeds Metropolitan University – Barney Wainwright  ‘Identification of Performance Related Technique Factors in Olympic Sprint Kayaking’
  • September 2013 – PhD External Examiner University of Hertfordshire – Peter Thain ‘Novel Methods for Analysing the Dynamic Defence Mechanism’
  • February 2014 – PhD External Examiner Bournemouth University – Andrew Callaway ‘Quantification of performance analysis factors in front crawl swimming using micro-electronics: A data-rich system for swimming’
  • April 2014 – PhD External Examiner University of Hertfordshire – Ashley Richardson ‘Biomechanics of the golf swing and putting stroke’.
  • November 2014 – PhD External Examiner University of Cape Town, South Africa – Julia Fisher ‘Revealing the complexities of biomechanical analysis and injury prevention in flat-water kayaking’.
  • November 2017 – PhD External Examiner Anglia Ruskin University – Bob Challis ‘A time-motion, technical and tactical analysis of lightweight women’s judo’.
  • September 2018 – PhD External Examiner University of Central Lancashire – Robert Graydon ‘The effects of ankle protectors on lower limb kinematics. A comparison of braced and unbraced ankles’.
  • April 2020 PhD External Examiner University of Lincoln – Catherine Shin ‘Biomechanical Factors Affecting Individuals’ Performance in Sprint Kayaking’

 

Consultancy:

1997-1998     British Bobsleigh Association – Biomechanical support for Winter Olympics (Bronze – 4-man)
1997-2000     British Canoe Union – Biomechanical support to Olympic racing teams for sprint kayaking
2001-2004     Sport England – Biomechanical support to Peter Waterfield – Olympic diver (Silver)
2002-2003     UKSI/BASES – World Class Supervised Experience Scheme Supervisor
2005-2010       International Cricket Committee Biomechanical Technique Analysis

I have overall responsibility for income targets (In excess of £3 million won since becoming HOD) and have personally negotiated links such as the RYA Sports Science Physiology post (£50k p.a.) and PhD position (£5k p.a. contribution). At REF2014 the there was an overall unit contribution of £420k and this has grown to in excess of £3m since 2015.

 

Public engagement:

  • 2005 BASES Annual Conference, Loughborough University.
  • 2006 International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Salzburg.
  • 2007 BASES Annual Student Conference, University of Chichester (Organiser)
  • 2008 BASES Annual Conference, Brunel University
  • 2009 International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sport, Limerick.
  • 2010 BASES Annual Student Conference, University of Aberystwyth
  • 2013 BASES Annual Student Conference, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • 2016 British Society for Research On Ageing, Durham University

Research Output

Articles

Brown, M. B., Peters, R. and Lauder, M. A. (2024) Contribution of trunk rotation and abdominal muscles to sprint kayak performance. Journal of Human Kinetics, 90. pp. 5-15. ISSN 1899-7562 10.5114/jhk/169939

Austin, K., Lauder, M. A. and Smith, N. A. (2022) Coach perceptions of FA youth heading guidance: an online survey. Science and Medicine in Football. pp. 235-241. ISSN 2473-3938 10.1080/24733938.2022.2106379

Austin, K., Lee, B. J., Flood, T. R., Toombs, J., Borisova, M., Lauder, M. A., Heslegrave, A., Zetterberg, H. and Smith, N. A. (2021) Serum neurofilament light concentration does not increase following exposure to low velocity football heading. Science and Medicine in Football, 5 (3). pp. 188-194. ISSN 2473-4446 10.1080/24733938.2020.1853210

Mundy, P., Lauder, M. A., Smith, N. A. and Lake, J. P. (2017) The effects of barbell load on countermovement vertical jump power and net impulse. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35 (18). pp. 1781-1787. ISSN 0264-0414 10.1080/02640414.2016.1236208

Mundy, P. D., Lake, J. P., Carden, P. J. C., Smith, N. A. and Lauder, M. A. (2016) Agreement between the force platform method and the combined method measurements of power output during the loaded countermovement jump. Sports Biomechanics, 15 (1). pp. 23-35. ISSN 1476-3141 10.1080/14763141.2015.1123761

Broomfiel, S. A. L. and Lauder, M. A. (2015) Improving paddling efficiency through raising sitting height in female white water kayakers. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33 (14). pp. 1440-1446. ISSN 0264-0414 10.1080/02640414.2014.992935

Lake, J. P., Hetzler, B. and Lauder, M. A. (2014) Magnitude and relative distribution of kettlebell snatch force- time characteristics. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28 (11). pp. 3063-3072. ISSN 1064-8011 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000538

Lake, J. P. and Lauder, M. A. (2012) Mechanical demands of kettlebell swing exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26 (12). pp. 3209-3216. ISSN 1064-8011 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182474280

Lake, J. P. and Lauder, M. A. (2012) Kettlebell swing training improves maximal and explosive strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26 (8). pp. 2228-2233. ISSN 1533-4287 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825c2c9b

Lake, J. P., Lauder, M. A., Smith, N. A. and Shorter, K. A. (2012) A comparison of ballistic and non-ballistic lower-body resistance exercise and the methods used to identify their positive lifting phases. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28 (4). pp. 431-437. ISSN 1065-8483 22085898

Lake, J. P., Lauder, M. A. and Smith, N. A. (2012) Barbell kinematics should not be used to estimate barbell and body system centre of mass power in the back squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26 (5). pp. 1302-1307. ISSN 1533-4287 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822e7b48

Brown, M. B., Lauder, M. A. and Dyson, R. J. (2011) Notational analysis of sprint kayaking: Differentiating between ability levels. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 11 (1). pp. 171-183. ISSN 1474-8185

Lake, J. P., Lauder, M. A. and Smith, N. A. (2011) Does side dominance affect the symmetry of barbell end kinematics during lower-body resistance exercise? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25 (3). pp. 872-878. ISSN 1064-8011 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181cc2397

Smith, N. A., Lake, J. P. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Barbell kinematics should not be used to estimate barbell and body system centre of mass power in the back squat. Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences, 11 (2). pp. 895-898. ISSN 1645-0523

Smith, N. A., Lake, J. P. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Comparison of ballistic and non-ballistic lower-body resistance exercise performance. Determining the positive lifting phase. Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences, 11 (2). pp. 899-902. ISSN 1645-0523

Shorter, K. A., Lake, J. P., Smith, N. A. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Influence of the foot-floor interface on squatting performance. Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences, 11 (2). pp. 385-388. ISSN 1645-0523

Lake, J. P., Lauder, M. A. and Smith, N. A. (2010) The effect that side dominance has on barbell power symmetry during the hang power clean. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24 (11). pp. 3180-3185. ISSN 1064-8011 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181da77ca

Lauder, M. A. and Lake, J. P. (2008) Biomechanical comparison of unilateral and bilateral power snatch lifts. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22 (3). pp. 653-660. ISSN 1064-8011 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181660c89

McMorris, T., Swain, J. P., Lauder, M. A., Smith, N. A. and Kelly, J. S. (2006) Warm-up prior to undertaking a dynamic psychomotor task: Does it aid performance? Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 46 (2). pp. 328-334. ISSN 0022-4707

Lauder, M. A. and Dabnichki, P. (2005) Estimating propulsive forces - sink or swim? Journal of Biomechanics, 38 (10). pp. 1984-1990. ISSN 0021-9290 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2005.05.026

McMorris, T., Delves, S., Sproule, J., Lauder, M. A. and Hale, B. J. (2005) Effect of incremental exercise on initiation and movement times in a choice response, whole body psychomotor task. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (8). pp. 537-541. ISSN 0306-3674 10.1136/bjsm.2004.014456

Lovell, G. and Lauder, M. A. (2001) Bilateral strength comparisons among injured and noninjured competitive flatwater kayakers. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 10 (1). pp. 3-10. ISSN 1543-3072

Lauder, M. A., Dabnichki, P. and Bartlett, R. (2001) Improved accuracy and reliability of sweepback angle, pitch angle and hand velocity calculations in swimming. Journal of Biomechanics, 34 (1). pp. 31-39. ISSN 0021-9290 10.1016/S0021-9290(00)00166-4

Book Sections

Lauder, M. A. (2008) Motion analysis in water sports. In: Computers in sport. WIT Press, Southampton, UK, pp. 217-245. ISBN 9781845640644

Conference or Workshop Items

Potter, J. A., Gault, M. L. and Lauder, M. A. (2018) The Impact of Running a mile-a-day in School on Attitudes to Physical Activity. In: European Congress on Obesity, 23-26 May 2018, Vienna, Austria. (Unpublished)

Shorter, K. A., Lake, J. P., Smith, N. A. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Comparison of ballistic and non-ballistic lower-body resistance exercise performance. Determining the positive lifting phases. In: International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports Congress XXIII, 2011, Brussels, Belgium. (Submitted)

Shorter, K. A., Lake, J. P., Smith, N. A. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Cricket side strain injuries: A description of trunk muscle activity and the potential influence of bowling technique. In: International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports Congress XXIII, 2011, Brussels, Belgium. (Submitted)

Shorter, K. A., Lake, J. P., Smith, N. A. and Lauder, M. A. (2011) Influence of the foot-floor interface on squatting performance. In: International Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports Congress XXIII, 2011, Brussels, Belgium. (Submitted)

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