Dr Michael Newton

Senior Lecturer

Telephone: (61 8)  6304 5961  
Facsimile: (61 8)  6304 5036  
Email: m.newton@ecu.edu.au   
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.159  

 

Staff Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University .
  • Master, Edith Cowan University .
  • Bachelor of Applied Sciences, UNKNOWN, 1992 .

Research

Recent Research Grants

  • Surfing Collaborative Research Program: A partnership between Surfing Australia and Edith Cowan University,  Surfing Australia,  Surfing Australia - Grant,  2011,  $65,000.
  • The Rotary Waist Disposal Challenge: Implementation and Evaluation of Telephone Lifestyle Coaching Program,  Edith Cowan University,  Grant - Industry Collaboration,  2007,  $9,546.
  • 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)

Journal Articles

  • Hansen, K., Cronin, J., Newton, M., (2011), The reliability of linear position transducer and force plate measurement of explosive force-time variables during a loaded jump squat in elite athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(5), 1447-1456, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181d85972.
  • Hansen, K., Cronin, J., Newton, M., (2011), The Effect of Cluster Loading on Force, Velocity, and Power During Ballistic Jump Squat Training. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 6(4), 455-468, United States.
  • Chan, R., Newton, M., Nosaka, K., (2011), Effects of set-repetition configuration in eccentric exercise on muscle damage and the repeated bout effect. European Journal of Applied Physiology, n/a(n/a), 1-9, Germany, DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-2247-y.
  • Hansen, K., Cronin, J., Newton, M., (2011), The reliability of linear position transducer, force plate and combined measurement of explosive power-time variables during a loaded jump squat in elite athletes. Sports Biomechanics, 10(1), 46-58, United Kingdom, DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2010.547592.
  • Teo, W., McGuigan, M., Newton, M., (2011), The effects of circadian rhythmicity of salivary cortisol and testosterone on maximal isometric force, maximal dynamic force, and power output. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(6), 1538-1545, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181da77b0.
  • Teo, W., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., (2011), Circadian rhythms in exercise performance: Implications for hormonal and muscular adaptation. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 10(4), 600-606.
  • Hansen, K., Cronin, J., Pickering, SL., Newton, M., (2011), Does cluster loading enhance lower body power development in preseason preparation of elite rugby union players?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(8), 2118-2126, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318220b6a3.
  • Hansen, K., Cronin, J., Newton, M., (2011), Three methods of calculating force-time variables in the rebound jump squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(3), 867-871, United States, DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181c69f0a.
  • McGuigan, M., Newton, M., Winchester, J., Nelson, A., (2010), Relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in recreationally trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(9), 2570-2573, United States.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., (2009), Efficacy of interval based training on conditioning of amateur field hockey players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(3), 712-717, United States.
  • 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.
  • Piggott, B., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., (2009), The relationship between training load and incidence of injury and illness over a pre-season at an Australian Football League Club. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 17(3), 4-17, Australia.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., Nosaka, K., (2009), Effect of Slow-Velocity Lengthening Contractions on Muscle Damage Induced by Fast-Velocity Lengthening Contractions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Epub ahead of print(Epub ahead of print), Epub ahead of print, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Buchheit, M., Al Haddad, H., Millet, G., Lepretre, P., Newton, M., Ahmaidi, S., (2009), Cardiorespiratory and cardiac autonomic responses to 30-15 intermittent fitness test in team sport players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(1), 93-100, United States.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., Zainuddin, Z., Sacco, P., Nosaka, K., (2008), Work and peak torque during eccentric exercise do not predict changes in markers of muscle damage. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(7), 585-591, British Med Assoc House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JR, England.
  • Newton, M., Morgan, G., Sacco, P., Chapman, D., Nosaka, K., (2008), Comparison of responses to strenuous eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors between resistance-trained and untrained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(2), 597-607, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., Nosaka, K., (2008), Effect of contraction velocity on muscle damage after maximal lengthening contractions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40(5), 926-933.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., Nosaka, K., (2008), Comparison between old and young men for responses to fast velocity maximal lengthening contractions of the elbow flexors. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(3), 531-539, Germany.
  • McGuigan, M., Newton, M., Winchester, J., (2008), Use of isometric testing in soccer players. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 16(4), 11-14.
  • Kelly, C., Burnett, A., Newton, M., (2008), The Effect of Strength Training on Three-Kilometer Performance in Recreational Women Endurance Runners. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(2), 396-403, Colorado Springs, United Sates.
  • Chapman, D., Newton, M., McGuigan, M., Nosaka, K., (2008), Effect of Lengthening Contraction Velocity on Muscle Damage of the Elbow Flexors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40(5), 926-933.

Conference Publications

  • Taylor, K., Cronin, J., Newton, M., Gill, N., Chapman, D., (2010), Validation of a practical test for measuring neuromuscular fatigue in athletes. 15th annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science Book of Abstracts, 80-81.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  Physiological Characteristics And Time-motion Analysis Of Young Soccer Players..
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  The Effects Of Heavy Resistance Training Intervention Of The Plantar Flexors On The Recovery Of Strength, Power, Acceleration And Agility In Recreational Players..
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  Acute Physiological And Performance Effects Of An In-season High Intensity Resistance Training Session On Australian Rules Football Players..

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  The Effects Of Circadian Rhythmicity Of Salivary Cortisol And Testosterone On Maximal Isometric Force, Maximal Dynamic Force Production And Power Output..
  • The Effect Of Strength Training On 3km Performance In Recreational Female Endurance Runners.

Associate Supervisor

  • Lengthening Contraction Velocity And Exercise-induced Muscle Damage Of The Elbow Flexors In Humans.
  • The Effect Of Eccentric Exercise Velocity On Selected Measures Of Muscle Function And Soreness Of The Human Elbow Flexors In Untrained Males And Females.
  • Lengthening Contraction Velocity And Exercise-induced Muscle Damage Of The Elbow Flexors In Humans.
  • The Effect Of Eccentric Exercise Velocity On Selected Measures Of Muscle Function And Soreness Of The Human Elbow Flexors In Untrained Males And Females.
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  The Acute Effects Of Whole-body Vibration And Heavy Resistance Exercise On Countermovement Jump..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  Assessment And Training Of Muscular Force And Power Qualities Of The Lower Limb Using Traditional And Cluster Loading.
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  "the Influence Of Set-repitition Configuration In Eccentric Exercise On Muscle Damage And Repeated Bout Effect ".
  • Master of Science (Sports Science),  The Relationship Between Training Load And The Incidence Of Injury And Illness Over A Pre-season At An Australian Football League Club..
  • Doctor of Philosophy,  The Effects Of Movement Based Intervention On Doms And Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise.