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Professor Robert Newton

Professor Robert Newton

Professor Robert Newton

Prof. of Exercise & Sports Science

Telephone: (61 8)  6304 5037  
Mobile: 0419 907 774  
Facsimile: (61 8)  6304 5106  
Email: r.newton@ecu.edu.au   
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.258A  

 

Staff Qualifications

  • PhD (Doctoral Degree), Southern Cross University, 1998 .
  • BScHons (Bachelor of Science Honours), The University of Queensland, 1986 .
  • Master of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, 1986 .

Research

Recent Research Grants

  • Population Based Exercise Intervention for Prostate Cancer Patients - RADAR,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant,  2011,  $101,696.
  • Promoting Physical Activity to Improve the Outcome of Depression in Later Life (ACTIVEDEP),  University of Western Australia,  Grant - Healthway,  2011,  $45,121.
  • Feasibility and efficacy of resistance exercise in prostate cancer survivors with bone metastases.,  Cancer Council of WA Inc,  Grant - Early Career Investigator,  2011,  $18,810.
  • Equipment Grant for pQCT XCT 3000 Clinical,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant,  2011,  $80,000.
  • A Phase III Clinical Trial of Exercise Modalities on Treatment Side-Effects in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  National Health and Medical Research Council,  Grant,  2011,  $126,886.
  • Efficacy and Safety of High Versus Low Intensity Resistance Exercise, with and without Compression for Management of Lymphoedema in Breast Cancer,  Cancer Council of WA Inc,  Grant,  2011,  $37,631.
  • Combating Metabolic Syndrome in the Australian Aboriginal Urban Population: Exercise Strategies,  National Heart Foundation,  Scholarship,  2011,  $24,360.
  • The Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Clinical Measures of Disease Progression and Quality of Life for Patients with Huntington's Disease,  Australian Huntington Disease Association (Inc) WA,  Grant,  2011,  $134,234.
  • Round 14 Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund (MHRIF) 2010,  Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund,  MHRIF - Grant,  2011,  $23,013.
  • Muscle-tendon unit adaptations to heavy squat and jump squat training,  National Strength and Conditioning Association,  NSCA - Graduate Research Grant (Doctoral),  2011,  $8,798.
  • Surfing Collaborative Research Program: A partnership between Surfing Australia and Edith Cowan University,  Surfing Australia,  Surfing Australia - Grant,  2011,  $65,000.
  • Population Based Exercise Intervention for Prostate Cancer Patients - RADAR,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant(**),  2010,  $140,103.
  • The Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Clinical Measures of Disease Progression and Quality of Life for Patients with Huntington's Disease,  Australian Huntington Disease Association (Inc) WA,  Grant(**),  2010,  $191,510.
  • Lucrin Immediate Exercise Trial,  Abbott,  Grant(**),  2010,  $58,577.
  • Lucrin Exercise Support Program,  Abbott,  Grant(**),  2010,  $46,000.
  • A Phase III Clinical Trial of Exercise Modalities on Treatment Side-Effects in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  National Health and Medical Research Council,  Grant(**),  2010,  $180,470.
  • A Randomized Controlled Trial of Exercise to Reduce Co-Morbidity in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant(**),  2010,  $24,972.
  • Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care,  Department of Industry and Resources,  Centre of Excellence(**),  2010,  $50,000.
  • Promoting Physical Activity to Improve the Outcome of Depression in Later Life (ACTIVEDEP),  University of Western Australia,  Grant - Healthway(**),  2010,  $49,487.
  • Population Based Exercise Intervention for Prostate Cancer Patients - RADAR,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant,  2009,  $89,254.
  • Let's Go Men's Health,  Dept of Health & Ageing,  Grant,  2009,  $65,000.
  • A Phase III Clinical Trial of Exercise Modalities on Treatment Side-Effects in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  National Health & Medical Research Council,  Grant,  2009,  $132,600.
  • Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care,  Department of Industry & Resources,  Centre of Execellence,  2009,  $90,000.
  • Promoting Physical Activity to Improve the Outcome of Depression in Later Life (ACTIVEDEP),  University of Western Australia,  Grant - Healthway,  2009,  $48,937.
  • A Randomized Controlled Trial of Exercise to Reduce Co-Morbidity in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant,  2009,  $95,350.
  • Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care,  Department of Industry & Resources,  Centre of Execellence,  2008,  $345,000.
  • Monitoring of Training of Elite Australia Rules Football Players (2008 season),  West Coast Eagles Football Club,  Grant,  2008,  $10,474.
  • A Randomized Controlled Trial of Exercise to Reduce Treatment Side-Effects in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostate Cancer,  Cancer Council of WA Inc,  Grant,  2008,  $111,247.
  • A Randomized Controlled Trial of Exercise to Reduce Co-Morbidity in Men Receiving Therapy for Prostrate Cancer,  Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,  Grant,  2008,  $80,342.
  • Keeping the aged healthy, happy and independent through physical and cognitive exercise,  J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust,  Grant,  2008,  $123,000.
  • The Rotary Waist Disposal Challenge: Implementation and Evaluation of Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Program,  Edith Cowan University,  Grant - Industry Collaboration,  2007,  $9,546.
  • Resistance and aerobic exercise for reducing treatment side-effects in men receiving ADT for prostate cancer,  Constitutional Centre of WA,  Grant,  2007,  $12,331.
  • Strengthening the role of exercise physiologists in overcoming childhood obesity,  Telstra Foundation,  Grant,  2007,  $25,455.
  • The Rotary Waist Disposal Challenge: Implementation and Evaluation of Program,  Australian Rotary Health Research Fund,  Grant,  2007,  $40,000.
  • Monitoring of training of elite Australian Rules Football players,  West Coast Eagles Football Club,  Grant,  2007,  $11,505.
  • Keeping the aged healthy, happy and independent through physical and cognitive exercise,  J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust,  Grant,  2007,  $167,500.
  • Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care,  Department of Industry & Resources,  Centre of Execellence,  2007,  $501,747.
  • Strengthening the role of exercise physiologists in overcoming childhood obesity,  Telstra Foundation,  Grant,  2006,  $45,455.
  • Fatigue and Functional Capacity in Women Undergoing Adjuvant Breast Radiotherapy,  Cancer Council of WA Inc,  Grant,  2006,  $18,837.
  • Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care,  Department of Industry & Resources,  Centre of Execellence,  2006,  $443,439.
  • Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) machines for obesity, cancer and Alzheimer's disease research,  Dept of Health & Ageing,  Grant,  2005,  $150,000.
  • Effects of long term Pole-walking in Elderly Subjects,  Martinus Van Breems, Inc,  Grant,  2005,  $16,786.
  • Resistance exercise dosage in men receiving androgen depriving therapy for prostate cancer,  Michael L Pollock Memorial,  Grant,  2005,  $6,561.
  • Development of a hydraulic resistance exercise treatment for prostrate cancer patients,  Edith Cowan University,  Grant - Industry Collaboration,  2005,  $7,560.
  • Exercise and cancer recovery,  Cancer Council of WA Inc,  Grant,  2005,  $13,636.
  • Strengthening the role of exercise physiologists in overcoming childhood obesity,  Telstra Foundation,  Grant,  2005,  $17,273.
  • Keeping the aged healthy, happy and independent through physical and cognitive exercise,  J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust,  Grant,  2005,  $155,600.
  • Assessment and development of a state-wide resistance exercise program for older people,  Edith Cowan University,  Grant - Industry Collaboration,  2005,  $9,000.
  • Exercise, prevention and the pathogenesis of AD,  American Health Assistance Foundation,  Grant,  2005,  .
  • Effects of long term Pole-walking in Elderly Subjects,  Martinus Van Breems, Inc,  Grant,  2004,  $13,489.
  • An investigation of the force attenuation properties of the Pelican hip protectors and recommendations for enhanced impact resistance,  Pelican Manufacturing Pty Ltd,  Grant,  2004,  $263.

Recent Publications (within the last five years)

Books

  • Cardinale, M., Newton, R., Nosaka, K., (2011), Strength and Conditioning Biological Principles and Practical Applications., 461, United Kingdom.
  • Cardinale, M., Newton, R., Nosaka, K., (2010), Strength and Conditioning Biological Principles and Practical Applications., 482, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, UK.

Book Chapters

  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Newton, R., (2011), Physical activity and genitourinary cancer survivorship. Physical Activity and Cancer, 186(16), 217-236, Berlin, Germany, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04231-7_9.
  • Newton, R., Cormie, P., Cardinale, M., (2011), Principles of Athlete Testing. Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, 255-270, United Kingdom.
  • Newton, R., Cardinale, M., (2011), Total Athlete Management (TAM) and Performance Diagnosis. Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, 335-342, United Kingdom.
  • Newton, R., Cormie, P., Kraemer, W., (2011), Power Training. NSCA's Guide to Program Design, 95-118, United States of America.
  • Newton, R., (2011), Strength and Conditioning Biomechanics. Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, 89-101, United Kingdom.
  • Newton, R., Kraemer, W., (2009), Power. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, 155-175, Champaign, Illinois.
  • Ackland, T., Kerr, D., Newton, R., (2009), Modifying physical capacities. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, 227-276, Champaign, Illinois.
  • Newton, R., Laursen, P., Young, W., (2008), Clinical Exercise Testing and Assessment of Athletes. The Olympic Textbook of Medicine in Sport. Volume XIV of the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine, 14(20), 160-199, West Sussex, UK.
  • Newton, R., (2008), Biomechanics of Conditioning Exercises. Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance, 77-93, Baltimore.

Journal Articles

  • Earp, J., Kraemer, WJ., Cormie, P., Volek, JS., Maresh, CM., Joseph, M., Newton, R., (2011), Influence of muscle-tendon unit structure on rate of force development during the squat, countermovement, and drop jumps. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(2), 340-347, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182052d78.
  • Sheppard, J., Dingley, AA., Janssen, I., Spratford, W., Chapman, D., Newton, R., (2011), The effect of assisted jumping on vertical jump height in high-performance volleyball players. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14(n/a), 85-89, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.07.006.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Cormie, P., Spry, N., Chambers, S., McIntyre, C., Baker, M., Denham, J., Joseph, D., Groom, G., Newton, R., (2011), Efficacy and safety of a modular multi-modal exercise program in prostate cancer patients with bone metastases: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 11(N/A), Article Number 517, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-11-517.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, DR., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Newton, R., (2011), Acute versus chronic exposure to androgen suppression for prostate cancer: Impact on the exercise response. Journal of Urology, 186(4), 1291-1297, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.05.055.
  • Gonzalez-Rave, JM., Delgado, M., Vaquero, M., Juarez, D., Newton, R., (2011), Changes in vertical jump height, anthropometric characteristics, and biochemical parameters after contrast training in master athletes and physically active older people. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(7), 1866-1878, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181e4f9da.
  • Inness, M., Cormie, P., Newton, R., (2011), Relationship between strength, power and sprint performance in professional cricketers. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 19(3), 4-12.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2011), Developing maximal neuromuscular power: Part 1 - Biological basis of maximal power production. Sports Medicine, 41(1), 17-38, New Zealand, DOI: 10.2165/11537690-000000000-00000.
  • Chambers, S., Newton, R., Girgis, A., Nielsen, L., Lepore, S., Mihalopoulos, C., Gardiner, R., Galvao, D., Occhipinti, S., (2011), Living with prostate cancer: randomised controlled trial of a multimodal supportive care intervention for men with prostate cancer. BMC Cancer, 11(n/a), Article number 317, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-11-317.
  • Sheppard, J., Newton, R., (2011), Long-term training adaptations in elite male volleyball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, n/a(n/a), n/a, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31823c429a.
  • West, D., Owen, N., Jones, M., Bracken, R., Cook, C., Cunningham, D., Shearer, D., Finn, C., Newton, R., Crewther, B., Kilduff, L., (2011), Relationships between force-time characteristics of the isometric mid-thigh pull and dynamic performance in professional rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(11), 3070-3075, United States.
  • Earp, J., Newton, R., (2011), Advances in Electronic Timing Systems: Considerations for Selecting an Appropriate Timing System. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(5), 1245-1248, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182474436.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2011), Developing maximal neuromuscular power: Part 2 training considerations for improving maximal power production. Sports Medicine, 41(2), 125-146, New Zealand, DOI: 10.2165/11538500-000000000-00000.
  • Bryant, A., Creaby, M., Newton, R., Steele, J., (2010), Hamstring antagonist torque generated in vivo following ACL rupture and ACL reconstruction. The Knee, 17(4), 287-290, Netherlands, DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2010.02.004.
  • Frost, D., Cronin, J., Newton, R., (2010), A novel approach to identify the end of the concentric phase during ballistic upper-body movements. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(1), 282-286, USA.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2010), Changes in the eccentric phase contribute to improved stretch-shorten cycle performance after training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(9), 1731-1744, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181d392e8.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2010), Adaptations in athletic performance after ballistic power versus strength training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(8), 1582-1598, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181d2013a.
  • Nimphius, S., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2010), Relationship between strength, power, speed and change of direction performance of female softball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(4), 885-895, United Sates.
  • De Villarreal, ES., Requena, B., Newton, R., (2010), Does plyometric training improve strength performance? A meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13(5), 513-522, Australia, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.08.005.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Newton, R., (2010), Combined resistance and aerobic exercise program reverses muscle loss in men undergoing androgen suppression therapy for prostate cancer without bone metastases: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 28(2), 340-347, United States, DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2009.23.2488.
  • Cruise, K., Bucks, R., Loftus, A., Newton, R., Pegoraro, R., Thomas, M., (2010), Exercise and Parkinson's: benefits for cognition and quality of life. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 123(1), 13-19, United States, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2010.01338.x.
  • Peiffer, J., Galvao, D., Gibbs, Z., Smith, K., Turner, D., Foster, J., Martins, R., Newton, R., (2010), Strength and Functional Characteristics of Men and women 65 Years and Older. Rejuvenation Research, 13(1), 75-82, United States, DOI: 10.1089/rej.2009.0916.
  • Pettigrew, S., Donovan, R., Pescud, M., Boldy, D., Newton, R., (2010), Mature adults attitudes to mental health service utilisation. Australian Psychologist, 45(2), 141-150, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1080/00050060903428228.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2010), Influence of strength on magnitude and mechanisms of adaptation to power training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(8), 1566-1581, United States, DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181cf818d.
  • Bevan, H., Bunce, P., Owen, N., Bennett, M., Cook, C., Cunningham, D., Newton, R., Kilduff, L., (2010), Optimal loading for the development of peak power output in professional rugby players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(1), 43-47, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Earp, J., Kraemer, W., Newton, R., Comstock, B., Fragala, M., Dunn-Lewis, C., Solomon-Hill, G., Penwell, Z., Powell, M., Volek, J., Denegar, C., Hakkinen, K., Maresh, C., (2010), Lower-body muscle structure and its role in jump performance during squat, countermovement, and depth drop jumps. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(3), 722-729, United Sates.
  • Frost, D., Cronin, J., Newton, R., (2010), A Biomechanical Evaluation of Resistance: Fundamental Concepts for Training and Sports Performance. Sports Medicine, 40(4), 303-326, New Zealand.
  • Hori, N., Newton, R., Kawamori, N., McGuigan, M., Kraemer, W., Nosaka, K., (2009), Reliability of performance measurements derived from ground reaction force data during countermovement jump and the influence of sampling frequency. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(3), 874-882, United States.
  • Galvao, D., Spry, N., Taaffe, D., Denham, J., Joseph, D., Lamb, D., Levin, G., Duchesne, G., Newton, R., (2009), A randomized controlled trial of an exercise intervention targeting cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors for prostate cancer patients from the RADAR trial. BMC Cancer, 9(2 December), Article number 419 , United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-9-419.
  • Hayes, S., Spence, R., Galvao, D., Newton, R., (2009), Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science position stand: optimising cancer outcomes through exercise. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport , 12(4), 428-434, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.03.002.
  • Sheppard, J., Chapman, D., Gough, C., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2009), Twelve-month training-induced changes in elite international volleyball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(7), 2096-2101, United States.
  • McGuigan, M., Tatasciore, M., Newton, R., Pettigrew, S., (2009), Eight weeks of resistance training can significantly alter body composition in children who are overweight or obese. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(1), 80-85, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181876a56.
  • Baker, D., Newton, R., (2009), Effect of kinetically altering a repetition via the use of chain resistance on velocity during the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(7), 1941-1946, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • McGuigan, M., Cormack, S., Newton, R., (2009), Long-term power performance of elite Australian rules football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(1), 26-32, United States.
  • Hori, N., Newton, R., Kawamori, N., McGuigan, M., Kraemer, W., Nosaka, K., (2009), Reliability of performance measurements derived from ground reaction force data during countermovement jump and the influence of sampling frequency. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(3), 874-882, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Aoun, S., Osseiran-Moisson, R., Collins, F., Newton, R., Newton, M., (2009), A self-management concept for men at the community level: the 'waist' disposal challenge. Journal of Health Psychology, 14(5), 663-674, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1177/1359105309104910.
  • Bryant, A., Newton, R., Steele, J., (2009), Successful feed-forward strategies following ACL injury and reconstruction. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 19(5), 988-997, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2008.06.001.
  • Newton, R., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Gardiner, R., Levin, G., Wall, B., Joseph, D., Chambers, S., Galvao, D., (2009), A phase III clinical trial of exercise modalities on treatment side-effects in men receiving therapy for prostate cancer. BMC Cancer, 9(29 June), Article No. 210, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-9-210.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Newton, R., (2009), Cardiovascular and metabolic complications during androgen deprivation: exercise as a potential countermeasure. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 12(3), 233-240, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2009.12.
  • Sgro, M., McGuigan, M., Pettigrew, S., Newton, R., (2009), The effect of duration of resistance training interventions in children who are overweight or obese. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(4), 1263-1270, United States.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., David, J., Turner, D., Newton, R., (2009), Reduced muscle strength and functional performance in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression: A comprehensive cross-sectional investigation. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 12(2), 198-203 , DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2008.51.
  • Galvao, D., Nosaka, K., Taaffe, D., Peake, J., Spry, N., Suzuki, K., Yamaya, K., McGuigan, M., Kristjanson, L., Newton, R., (2008), Endocrine and immune responses to resistance training in prostate cancer patients. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 11(2), 160-165, London, England .
  • McGuigan, M., Aldayel, A., Tod, D., Foster, C., Newton, R., Pettigrew, S., (2008), Use of Session Rating of Perceived Exertion for Monitoring Resistance Exercise in Children who are Overweight or Obese. Pediatric Exercise Science, 20(3), 333-341.
  • Hori, N., Andrews, W., Nosaka, K., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), Observation of load-power curves in the hang power clean. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. , 16(1), 11-19.
  • Sheppard, J., Cormack, S., Taylor, K., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), Assessing the force-velocity characteristics of the leg extensors in well-trained athletes: the incremental load power profile. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1320-1326, Colorado Springs, United States.
  • Newton, R., Galvao, D., (2008), Exercise in Prevention and Management of Cancer. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 9(2-3), 135-146, 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013 USA , DOI: 10.1007/s11864-008-0065-1.
  • Sturgess, S., Newton, R., (2008), Design and Implementation of a Specific Strength Program for Badminton. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 30(3), 33-41, USA.
  • Baker, D., Newton, R., (2008), 4-year Adaptations in Lower Body Maximal Strength and Power Output in Professional Rugby League Players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. , 16(1), 3-10, Australia.
  • Galvao, D., Newton, R., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., (2008), Can exercise ameliorate the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with ADT?. Nature Reviews. Urology, 5(6), 306-307, DOI: 10.1038/ncpuro1104.
  • Pua, Y., Bryant, A., Steele, J., Newton, R., Wrigley, T., (2008), Isokinetic dynamometry in anterior cruciate ligament deficiency and reconstruction. Annals Academy of Medicine, 37(4), 330-340, Singapore.
  • Sarris, J., Kavanagh, D., Newton, R., (2008), Depression and Exercise. Journal of Complementary Medicine, 7(3), 48-51+ 62, Australia.
  • Frost, D., Cronin, J., Newton, R., (2008), Have we underestimated the kinematic and kinetic benefits of non-ballistic motion?. Sports Biomechanics, 7(3), 372-385, United Kingdom.
  • Sheppard, J., Hobson, S., Barker, M., Taylor, K., Chapman, D., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), The effect of training with accentuated eccentric load counter-movement jumps on strength and power characteristics of high-performance volleyball players. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 3(3), 355-363.
  • Sheppard, J., Cormack, S., Taylor, K., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), Assessing the Force-Velocity Characteristics of the Leg Extensors in Well Trained Athletes: The incremental Load Power Profile. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(4), 1320-1326, USA.
  • Cormack, S., Newton, R., McGuigan, M., Doyle, T., (2008), Reliability of measures obtained during single and repeated countermovement jumps. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(2), 131-144, United States.
  • Cormack, S., Newton, R., McGuigan, M., (2008), Neuromuscular and endocrine responses of elite players to an Australian Rules Football match. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(3), 359-374.
  • Sheppard, J., Newton, R., McGuigan, M., (2008), The Effects of Depth-Jumping on Vertical Jump Performance of Elite Volleyball Players: An Examination of the Transfer of Increased Stretch-Load Tolerance to Spike Jump Performance. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. , 16(4), 3-10, Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia.
  • Sheppard, J., Cronin, J., Gabbett, T., McGuigan, M., Etxebarria, N., Newton, R., (2008), Relative importance of strength, power, and anthropometric measures to jump performance of elite volleyball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(3), 758-765, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Cormack, S., Newton, R., McGuigan, M., Cormie, P., (2008), Neuromuscular and Endocrine Responses of Elite Players During an Australian Rules Football Season. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(4), 439-453.
  • Hori, N., Andrews, W., Nosaka, K., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), Observation of load-power curves in the hang power clean. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 16(1), 11-19.
  • Yamaya, K., Suzuki, K., Nosaka, K., Ogawa, K., Okutsu, M., Galvao, D., Peake, J., Newton, R., (2008), Effects of Resistance Training on Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy. Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 5(1), 57-63, Shin-Bilu #203, 1-36 Takaoka-cho, Kanazawa-shi Ishikawa 920-0864, Japan, DOI: 10.1625/jcam.5.57.
  • Galvao, D., Spry, N., Taaffe, D., Newton, R., Stanley, J., Shannon, T., Rowling, C., Prince, R., (2008), Changes in muscle, fat and bone mass after 36 weeks of maximal androgen blockade for prostate cancer. British Journal of Urology (BJU) International, 102(1), 44-47.
  • Hori, N., Newton, R., Kawamori, N., McGuigan, M., Andrews, W., Chapman, D., Nosaka, K., (2008), Comparison of weighted jump squat training with and without eccentric braking. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(1), 54-65, Colorado Springs, United States.
  • Hori, N., Newton, R., Andrews, W., Kawamori, N., McGuigan, M., Nosaka, K., (2008), Does performance of hang power clean differentiate performance of jumping, sprinting and changing of direction?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(2), 412-418, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Baker, D., Newton, R., (2008), Comparison of Lower Body Strength, Power, Acceleration, Speed, Agility, and Sprint Momentum to Describe and Compare Playing Rank among Professional Rugby League Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(1), 153-158, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Bryant, A., Creaby, M., Newton, R., Steele, JR., (2008), Dynamic restraint capacity of the hamstring muscles has important functional implications after anterior cruciate ligament injury and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(12), 2324-2331, Philadelphia, United States.
  • Frost, D., Cronin, J., Newton, R., (2008), A comparison of the kinematics, kinetics and muscle activity between pneumatic and free weight resistance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(6), 937-956, Germany.
  • Kraemer, W., Volek, J., French, D., Rubin, M., Sharman, M., Gomez, A., Ratamess, N., Newton, R., Jemiolo, B., Craig, B., Hakkinen, K., (2008), The effects of L-Carnitine L-Tartrate supplementation on hormonal responses to resistance exercise and recovery. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17(3), 455-462, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Turner, D., Newton, R., (2008), Reduced Muscle Strength and Functional Performance in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing androgen Suppression: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional investigation. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 12(2), 1-6, DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2008.51.

Conference Publications

  • Sheppard, J., Nolan, E., Newton, R., (2011), Two year changes in strength and power qualities in volleyball players successfully progressing from junior to senior national team. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 19(November 11-13 2011), 71-75, Gold Coast, Queensland.
  • Earp, J., Newton, R., Cormie, P., Kraemer, W., (2010), The influence of muscle-tendon unit structure on rate of force development during the squat, countermovement and depth drop jumps. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(14-17 July 2010), S5, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, DOI: 10.1097/01.JSC.0000395587.79369.ff.
  • Newton, R., (2009), Performance Diagnosis Informs Athlete Management. JASC Supplement 1: 2008 ASCA National Conference Proceedings, 13-21, Australia.
  • Gibbs, Z., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Turner, D., Smith, K., (2008), Resistance training in older adults: A comparison between group-and home-based exercise training for improvements in functional performance, muscle function, and balance. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference and the 5th Sports Dieticians Australia Update: From Research to Practice, 130, Australia.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), The impact of strength training versus power training on the force-velocity relationship in jump squat. 6th International Conference on Strength Training, 129-130, Colorado Springs, USA.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Turner, D., Smith, K., Gibbs, Z., Newton, R., (2008), Altered body composition and poorer muscle strength and functional performance in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference and the 5th Sports Dieticians Australia Update: From Research to Practice, 113, Australia.
  • Newton, R., Iverson, D., (2008), Exercise Therapy post cancer diagnosis. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference and the 5th Sports Dietitians Australia Update: From Research to Practice, 62-64, Australia.
  • Cormie, P., McGuigan, M., Newton, R., (2008), The influence of initial strength level on the ability to adapt to power training. 6th International Conference on Strength Training, 59-60, Colorado Springs, USA.
  • Frost, D., Cronin, J., Newton, R., (2008), Decomposing the optimal load for power development-does it exist and/or should it dhould it be modified?., 40.
  • Newton, R., Turner, D., Gibbs, Z., Smith, K., Spry, N., Taaffe, D., Galvao, D., (2008), Exercise improves muscle function, physical performance and body composition in cancer patients. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference and the 5th Sports Dieticians Australia Update: From Research to Practice, 112, Australia.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Understanding And Devloping Sprint Initial Acceleration Performance Of Team-sport Athletes..
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  A Biomechanical Comparison Of Pneumatic And Free Weight Resistance..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Resistance Exercise In Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy For Prostrate Cancer..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Efficacy Of Weighlifting Exercise On The Biomechanics Of Jump, Sprint And Change Of Direction Performance..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Performance Of Characteristics Of Elite Softball Players: Changes And Determinants Of Preformance Related To The Lower Body..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  The Competitive, Physiological And Trainable Aspects Of Vertical Jump Performance: A Series Of Studies On The Strength And Conditioning Of Elite Volleyball Players..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  A Series Of Investigations Into The Effect Of Strength Level On Muscular Power In Athletic Movements..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Development Of A Falls Risk Assessment Tool To Identify Fallers In A Hospital Setting..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  A Series Of Studies On Professional Rugby Leaugue Players..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Neuromuscular Fatigue And Endocrine Responses In Elite Australian Rules Football Players.
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  Comparative Effects Of Group Versus Home-based Exercise Settings On Muscle Function, Balance And Functional Performance In Older Adults..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Role Of Exercise In Management Of Symptom Experience And Function For Breast Cancer Survivors In Kenya.

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  The Load That Maximises The Mechanical Power Output In The Power Clean: A Comparison Between Different Ability Levels..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  The Effect Of An Exercise Intervention On Physical And Cognitive Function, Psychological Health And Quality Of Life Among Older Adults With Dementia In Bangkok, Thailand..
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  A Biomedical And Kinathropometric Analsis Of The Drop Punt: Determinants Of Kicking Accuracy In Australian Football.