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Dr Sophia Nimphius

Senior Lecturer

Current Teaching

• SPS4102 - Strength and Conditioning 2: Biomechanics
• SPS4110 - Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning

Background

• 2012-present: Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
• 2009-2012: Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
• 2007-present: Chief Examiner – Physical Education Studies, Curriculum Council of Western Australia
• 2007-2009: Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning/ Biomechanics, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia
• 2005-2006: Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Western Australia
• 2004-2006: Graduate Assistant – Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia.
• 2003-2004: Graduate Assistant – Neuromuscular & Performance Laboratory, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• 2001-2003: Strength and Conditioning Coach; Assistant Softball Coach, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI

Professional Memberships

• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
• International Society of Biomechanics
• International Society of Sports Biomechanics
• National Strength and Conditioning Association

Awards and Recognition

University and National Teaching Awards

• 2008 UNDA School of Health Sciences Teaching Award

Other

• 2010 ASCA National Conference Most Innovative Poster Award
• 2009 UniJobs.com Lecturer of the Year National Finalist
• 2006 AAESS National Conference Student Travel Award
• 2005 NSCA Women’s Scholarship Award for Strength and Conditioning
• 2005 NSCA National Conference Student Research Award

• Profiling and long term training adaptations of youth and elite athletes
• Measurement and development of strength and power
• Neuromuscular and muscle architectural adaptations to strength and power training
• Biomechanics and physiology of baseball and softball
• Gender differences in athletic performance

Staff Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2009 .
• Master of Science, United States of America, 2004 .
• Bachelor of Science, United States of America, 2002 .

Recent Publications (within the last five years)

Journal Articles

• Nimphius, S., (2011), Monitoring neuromuscular fatigue in amateur baseball players during a national tournament. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 19(Supplement 1), 110-114.
• 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.

Research Student Supervision

Co-principal Supervisor

• Master of Science (Sports Science),  A Biomedical And Kinathropometric Analsis Of The Drop Punt: Determinants Of Kicking Accuracy In Australian Football.

Associate Supervisor

• Master of Science (Sports Science),  Measurement Of Performance And Kinetics During A Change Of Direction, Offensive And Defensive Agility Task: A Comparison Of Male And Female Athletes".