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Nick Ball is a Professor at the University of Canberra specializing in Strength and Conditioning. Nick obtained his Ph.D. in neuromuscular mechanics and its application to resistance exercise from the University of Portsmouth (UK) in 2007. Nick has held positions prior as Head of School for Health Science and Discipline Lead for Sport and Exercise Science (2014-2018). Nick has been an Accredited Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach for over 20 years with qualifications in Australia (Lv 2 Pro-Coach) and UK (ASCC). Nick has held roles as Head of Athlete Preparation for the UC Capitals WNBL team, which includes Olympic, World Championship and Commonwealth Games athletes. Nick has performed biomechanical and strength coach servicing to aid in the optimisation of techniques in sports such as para-equestrian, basketball, squash, hockey, golf, running and rugby. Nick is currently leading on strength and conditioning delivery for over 100 youth athletes in a range of sports.
Nick’s research expertise has focussed on 2 primary areas. The neuromuscular responses to resistance exercise with a focus on co-ordination and transfer of training and the role of the neuromuscular system and resistance exercise in injury prevention.
Specific research areas with ongoing projects include:
- The role of the neuromuscular system in generating lower body stiffness and its subsequent impact on agility based movements.
- Co-ordination based exercise interventions for a neuromuscular disease population
Nick also has an emerging research area in youth sport strength and conditioning, whereby coaching paradigms, exercise modalities, and load management are being explored in the context of biological age and injury prevention.
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Evaluation of Aquacore™ and PowerTubes to enhance strength, power, and stability, in recreationally active athletes
Mason, B., Pyne, D., Mckune, A. & Ball, N.
15/03/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
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Promoting health and performance of elite and youth female football athletes
Mara, J., Pumpa, K., Coltman, C. & Ball, N.
19/11/22 → 19/11/25
Project: Other
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Female Body Armour Requirements
Coltman, C., Ball, N., Spratford, W. & Steele, J.
15/10/18 → 6/09/19
Project: Research
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Impact of vest wear on joint load in active police officers during key tasks
1/08/17 → 28/02/18
Project: Other
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Substitute running outputs in elite youth male soccer players: less peak but greater relative running outputs
G. sydney, M., Ball, N., K. mara, J., Chapman, D. & Wollin, M., 1 Jan 2023, In: Biology of Sport. 40, 1, p. 241-248 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The use of inertial measurement units to quantify forearm loading and symmetry during gymnastics vault training sessions
Campbell, R. A., Bradshaw, E. J., Ball, N., Hunter, A. & Spratford, W., 2023, In: Sports Biomechanics. 22, 2, p. 204-221 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Game Day Preparation for Team Sports: A Delphi Study With Expert Consensus
Mason, B. R. J., Pumpa, K. L., Mckune, A. J., Gill, N. D. & Ball, N. B., 1 May 2022, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36, 5, p. 1345-1352 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Australian University Nursing and Allied Health Students’ and Staff Physical Activity Promotion Preparedness and Knowledge: A Pre-Post Study Using an Educational Intervention
Freene, N., Porra, K., Bousie, J. A., Naunton, M., Ball, N., Flood, A., Bail, K., Smith, S. D., Blenkin, M., Cheong, L., Shanahan, M., Isbel, S., Leung, M. & Gates, A. B., Aug 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 15, p. 1-14 14 p., 9255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in Loaded Countermovement Jumps during Precompetition and Competition Training Mesocycles in Elite Rowers
Everett, K. L. A., Chapman, D. W., Mitchell, J. A. & Ball, N., 1 Sep 2022, In: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36, 9, p. 2622-2627 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review