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Dr Kristina Kendall

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 3604
Mobile: 0426 162 621
Email: k.kendall@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.395  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6872-7335

Krissy is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Sciences (focus in Strength and Conditioning) within the School of Medical and Health Sciences.

Current Teaching

  • SPS1111 Foundations of Fitness and Training
  • SPS1107 Sports Science Applications 1
  • SPS2203 Principles and Practices of Resistance Training

Background

  • Science Editor for Bodybuilding.com, Boise, ID (December 2014-May 2017)
  • Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA (August 2012-Decemebr 2014)

Professional Associations

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • International Society of Sports Nutrition

Awards and Recognition

University and National Teaching Awards

  • 2014 - Campus Recreation and Intramurals Faculty Interaction Award, Georgia Southern University

Other

  • 2017 - National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation- Scholarships Committee

Research Areas and Interests

  • Physiological and performance adaptions to high-intensity interval training
  • Dietary interventions to enhance the effects of physical activity
  • Ergogenic aids
  • Methods of evaluating body composition
  • Therapeutic effects of creatine monohydrate
  • Methods of evaluating rowing performance and race success

Qualifications

  • doctor of Philosophy, United States of America, 2012.

Research Outputs

2025

Journal Articles

  • Uphill, A., Kendall, K., Baker, BA., Guppy, S., Brown, H., Vacher, M., Nindl, BC., Haff, G. (2025). The Physiological Consequences Of And Recovery Following The Australian Special Forces Selection Course. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 50(2025), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2024-0117.
  • Nagatani, Y., Vial, S., Kendall, K., Comfort, P., Haff, G. (2025). Barbell Trajectory Patterns and Successful Power Clean Execution: Insights From a Bivariate Functional Principal Component Analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2025(Article in press), article number 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005178. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000005178.
  • Fairman, C., Kendall, K., Newton, R., Hart, N., Taaffe, D., Lopez, P., Chee, R., Tang, C., Galvao, D. (2025). Creatine supplementation does not add to resistance training effects in prostate cancer patients under androgen deprivation therapy: A double-blind randomized trial. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 28(2), 118-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2024.09.002.

2024

Journal Articles

  • Grammenou, M., Kendall, K., Wilson, C., Porter, T., Laws, S., Haff, G. (2024). Effect of Fitness Level on Time Course of Recovery After Acute Strength and High-Intensity Interval Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 38(12), 2055-2064. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004924.
  • Guppy, S., Nagatani, Y., Poon, W., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2024). Changes In Deadlift Six Repetition Maximum, Countermovement Jump Performance, Barbell Velocity, And Perceived Exertion Over The Duration Of A Microcycle. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(2), 822-831. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231172569.
  • Guppy, S., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2024). Velocity-Based Training—A Critical Review. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(3), 295-307. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000806.
  • Guppy, S., Nagatani, Y., Poon, W., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2024). The Stability Of The Deadlift Three Repetition Maximum. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 19(2), 812-821. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231174316.
  • Uphill, A., Kendall, K., Fogarty, A., Guppy, S., Brown, H., Zomer, T., Parker, S., Haff, G. (2024). Validity of Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner® 935 and GENEActiv for estimating energy expenditure during close quarter battle training in Special Forces soldiers. European Journal of Sport Science, 24(5), 614-622. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12080.

Conference Publications

  • Fox-Harding, C., Kendall, K., Porter, T., Belladonna, B., Beatty, S., Wallace, R. (2024). A taste of research: Preliminary insights from an undergraduate research training cadetship project in a Western Australian University offering experiences outside the classroom. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (714-723). Higher Education Advances (HEAd). https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAD24.2024.17153.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Boffey, D., Diprima, JA., Kendall, K., Hill, EC., Stout, JR., Fukuda, DH. (2023). Influence of Body Composition, Load-Velocity Profiles, and Sex-Related Differences on Army Combat Fitness Test Performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(12), 2467-2476. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004563.
  • Nagatani, Y., Haff, G., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Kendall, K. (2023). Effect of different set configurations on barbell trajectories during the power snatch. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(5), 1594-1604. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221116965.
  • Nagatani, Y., Kendall, K., Guppy, S., Poon, W., Haff, G. (2023). Effect of 3 Different Set Configurations on Kinematic Variables and Internal Loads During a Power Snatch Session. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37(10), 1929-1938. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004498.
  • Fairman, C., Owens, O., Kendall, K., Steele, J., Schumpp, A., Latella, C., Jones, M., Marcotte, L., Dawson, J., McIntyre, C., McDonnell, K. (2023). Hybrid delivery of cluster-set resistance training for individuals previously treated for lung cancer: the results of a single-arm feasibility trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 9(1), Article number 177. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01405-z.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Guppy, S., Kotani, Y., Lake, J., Latella, C., Cochrane Wilkie, J., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2022). The Agreement Between a Portable Contact-Mat and Force-Plates During Bilateral Vertical Jumps. International Journal of Exercise Science, 15(1), 632-644. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2022-2026/1457.
  • Nagatani, Y., Haff, G., Guppy, S., Kendall, K. (2022). Practical application of traditional and cluster set configurations within a resistance training program. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 44(5), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000700.
  • Fairman, C., Owens, O., Kendall, K., Steele, J., Latella, C., Jones, M., Marcotte, L., McIntyre, C., McDonnell, K. (2022). Study protocol: investigating the feasibility of a hybrid delivery of home-based cluster set resistance training for individuals previously treated for lung cancer. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8(1), article number 102. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01065-5.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Herda, A., Smith-Ryan, A., Kendall, K., Cramer, J., Stout, J. (2021). Evaluation of High-Intensity Interval Training and Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Efficiency of Electrical Activity and Electromyographic Fatigue Threshold. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35(6), 1535-1541. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004038.
  • Latella, C., McIntyre, C., Marcotte, L., Steele, J., Kendall, K., Fairman, C. (2021). Strengthening the Case for Cluster Set Resistance Training in Aged and Clinical Settings: Emerging Evidence, Proposed Benefits and Suggestions. Sports Medicine, 51(7), 1335–1351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01455-4.
  • Comfort, P., McMahon, J., Jones, P., Cuthbert, M., Kendall, K., Lake, J., Haff, G. (2021). Effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis, considerations for interplanetary travel.. Sports Medicine, 51(10), 2097-2114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01496-9.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Harris, D., Kendall, K., Haff, G., Latella, C. (2020). Absolute and Relative Strength, Power and Physiological Characteristics of Indian Junior National‐ Level Judokas. Sports, 8(2), Article Number 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports8020014.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Fairman, C., Kendall, K., Hart, N., Taaffe, D., Galvao, D., Newton, R. (2019). The potential therapeutic effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and muscle function in cancer. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 133(January 2019), 46-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2018.11.003.
  • Fairman, C., Kendall, K., Newton, R., Hart, N., Taaffe, D., Chee, R., Tang, C., Galvao, D. (2019). Examining the effects of creatine supplementation in augmenting adaptations to resistance training in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9(9), Article number e030080. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030080.
  • Latella, C., Teo, W., Drinkwater, E., Kendall, K., Haff, G. (2019). The Acute Neuromuscular Responses to Cluster Set Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta‑Analysis. Sports Medicine, 49(12), 1861-1877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01172-z.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Lockwood, C., Roberts, M., Dalbo, V., Smith-Ryan, A., Kendall, K., Moon, J., Stout, J. (2017). Effects of hydrolyzed whey versus other whey protein supplements on the physiological response to 8 weeks of resistance exercise in college-aged males. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 36(1), 16-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2016.1140094.
  • Hemmings, T., Kendall, K., Dobson, J. (2017). Identifying dosage effect of light-emitting diode therapy on muscular fatigue in quadriceps. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31(2), 395-402. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001523.
  • Kendall, K., Hyde, P., Fairman, C., Hollaway, K., Mumford, P., Haun, C., Mobley, B., Kephart, W., Tribby, A., Kimber, D., Moon, J., Beck, D., Roberts, M., Young, K. (2017). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and safety of a thermogenic supplement in addition to an energy-restricted diet in apparently healthy females. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 14(6), 653-666. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2017.1304484.
  • Fukuda, D., Wray, M., Kendall, K., Smith-Ryan, A., Stout, J. (2017). Validity of near-infrared interactance (FUTREX 6100/XL) for estimating body fat percentage in elite rowers. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 37(4), 456-458. https://doi.org/10.1111/cpf.12328.
  • Kendall, K., Fukuda, D., Hyde, P., Smith-Ryan, A., Moon, J., Stout, J. (2017). Estimating fat-free mass in elite-level male rowers: a four-compartment model validation of laboratory and field methods. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(7), 624-633. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1183802.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Hyde, P., Fairman, C., Coker, N., Kiely, K., Yarbrough, M., Purser, D., Kendall, K. (2016). Effects of a nighttime multi-ingredient supplement on recovery from a damaging exercise protocol. International Journal of Exercise Science, 9(4), 471-481.
  • Fukuda, D., Stout, J., Moon, J., Smith-Ryan, A., Kendall, K., Hoffman, J. (2016). Effects of resistance training on classic and specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis in elderly women. Experimental Gerontology, 74(February 01), 9-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2015.12.002.
  • Fairman, C., Kendall, K., Harris, B., Crandall, K., McMillan, J. (2016). Utilization of an Anti-Gravity Treadmill in a Physical Activity Program with Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Exercise Science, 9(1), 101-109.
  • Campbell, B., Zito, G., Colquhoun, R., Martinez, N., Kendall, K., Buchanan, L., Lehn, M., Johnson, M., St Louis, C., Smith, Y., Cloer, B., Pingel, A. (2016). The effects of a single-dose thermogenic supplement on resting metabolic rate and hemodynamic variables in healthy females - a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 13(1), Article no.13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-016-0123-1.
  • Campbell, B., Colquhoun, R., Zito, G., Martinez, N., Kendall, K., Buchanan, L., Lehn, M., Johnson, M., St.louis, C., Smith, Y., Cloer, B. (2016). The effects of a fat loss supplement on resting metabolic rate and hemodynamic variables in resistance trained males: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 13(1), Article number 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-016-0125-z.
  • Langdon, J., Joseph, S., Kendall, K., Harris, B., McMillan, J. (2016). Motives for physical activity and physiological variables as predictors of exercise intentions following a high intensity interval training protocol in college-age females. International Journal of Exercise Science, 9(2), 121-135.
  • Hyde, P., Kendall, K., Fairman, C., Coker, N., Yarbrough, M., Rossi, S. (2016). Use of B-mode ultrasound as a body fat estimate in collegiate football players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 30(12), 3525-3530. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001447.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Stout, J., Fukuda, D., Kendall, K., Smith-Ryan, A., Moon, J., Hoffman, J. (2015). β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation and resistance exercise significantly reduce abdominal adiposity in healthy elderly men. Experimental Gerontology, 64(April 01), 33-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2015.02.012.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Kendall, K., Moon, J., Fairman, C., Spradley, B., Tai, C., Falcone, P., Carson, L., Mosman, M., Joy, J., Kim, M., Serrano, E., Esposito, E. (2014). Ingesting a preworkout supplement containing caffeine, creatine, β-alanine, amino acids, and Bvitamins for 28 days is both safe and efficacious in recreationally active men. Nutrition Research, 34(5), 442-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2014.04.003.
  • Kendall, K., Fairman, C. (2014). Women and exercise in aging. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 3(3), 170-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2014.02.001.
  • Fakuda, DH., Hetrick, RP., Kendall, K., Smith-Ryan, A., Jackson, M., Stout, J. (2014). Characterization of the work-time relationship during cross-country ski ergometry. Physiological Measurement, 35(1), 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/35/1/31.
  • Young, K., Kendall, K., Patterson, K., Pandya, P., Fairman, C., Smith, S. (2014). Rowing Performance, Body Composition, and Bone Mineral Density Outcomes in College-Level Rowers After a Season of Concurrent Training. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 9(6), 966-972.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Moon, J., Stout, J., Smith-Ryan, A., Kendall, K., Fukuda, D., Cramer, J., Moon, S. (2013). Tracking fat-free mass changes in elderly men and women using single-frequency bioimpedance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: a four-compartment model comparison. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67(January 2013), S40-S46. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2012.163.
  • Stout, J., Smith-Ryan, A., Fukuda, D., Kendall, K., Moon, J., Hoffman, J., Wilson, J., Oliver, J., Mustad, V. (2013). Effect of calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (CaHMB) with and without resistance training in men and women 65+ yrs: A randomized, double-blind pilot trial. Experimental Gerontology, 48(11), 1303-1310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2013.08.007.
  • Fakuda, D., Stout, J., Kendall, K., Smith, A., Wray, M., Hetrick, R. (2013). The effects of tournament preparation on anthropometric and sport-specific performance measures in youth judo athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(2), 331-339. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825423b3.
  • Fukuda, D., Smith-Ryan, A., Kendall, K., Moon, J., Stout, J. (2013). Simplified method of clinical phenotyping for older men and women using established field-based measures. Experimental Gerontology, 48(12), 1479-1488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2013.10.005.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Smith, AE., Stout, J., Kendall, K., Fukuda, DH., Cramer, J. (2012). Exercise-induced oxidative stress: the effects of b-alanine supplementation in women. Amino Acids, 43(1), 77-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-011-1158-x.
  • Spradley, B., Crowley, K., Tai, C., Kendall, K., Fukuda, D., Esposito, E., Moon, S., Moon, J. (2012). Ingesting a pre-workout supplement containing caffeine, B-vitamins, amino acids, creating, and beta-alanine before exercise delays fatigue while improving reaction time and muscular endurance. Nutrition and Metabolism, 9(2012), Article number 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-9-28.
  • Smith-Ryan, A., Fukuda, D., Stout, J., Kendall, K. (2012). High-velocity intermittent running: Effects of beta-alanine supplementation. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(10), 2798-2805. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318267922b.
  • Fukuda, D., Smith, A., Kendall, K., Hetrick, R., Hames, R., Cramer, J., Stout, J. (2012). The reliability of the intermittent critical velocity test and assessment of critical rest interval in men and women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(4), 1197-1205. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-2076-z.
  • Fukuda, D., Smith, A., Kendall, K., Cramer, J., Stout, J. (2012). An alternative approach to the Army Physical Fitness Test Two-Mile Run using critical velocity and isoperformance curves. Military Medicine: international journal of AMSUS, 177(2), 145-151.
  • Kendall, K., Fukuda, D., Smith, A., Cramer, J., Stout, J. (2012). Predicting maximal aerobic capacity (Vo2max) from the critical velocity test in female collegiate rowers. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(3), 733-738.

Research Projects

  • Understanding bone health in AFL and AFLW athletes, West Coast Eagles Football Club, PhD Scholarship, 2023 ‑ 2027, $115,500.
  • Examining the effect of creatine supplementation in augmenting adaptations to resistance training in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. , Cancer Council of WA Inc, Collaborative Cancer Grant Scheme, 2019 ‑ 2023, $50,000.
  • An investigation of the health and performance impacts of Australian Special Forces Selection Course, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Defence Science Collaborative Research Grants, 2020 ‑ 2023, $155,400.
  • Priming: Influence of set-configuration on delayed neuromuscular, physical and reaction time performance., National Strength and Conditioning Association, NSCA - Senior Investigator Grant, 2021 ‑ 2023, $27,638.
  • Genetic profiling to optimise health and fitness adaptations following a high-intensity interval training intervention. , Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant – 2020, 2020 ‑ 2021, $29,388.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Understanding bone health in elite male and female Australian Football League Players
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Goal Scoring Opportunities and Ball Recovery Strategies Across Different Representative Age Groups in International Female Football Teams

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Effects of Post-Exercise Heating and Cooling on Muscle Protein Synthesis Rate
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Relationships between strength, linear speed, estimates of aerobic fitness, and workload variables, with injury characteristics in female rugby league players.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The effectiveness of cluster set training at maintaining weightlifting performance
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Genetic Variation in Exercise Response: Implications for Physical Characteristics, Recovery Dynamics and Training Adaptations.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Acute Performance Effects Various Accentuated Eccentric Loading Protocols during the bench press
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The effects of multi-modal intervention on motor competency, physical fitness, strength, physical acitivity levels and psycho-social health in preadolescent females
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Investigating the genetic relationship between Alzheimer's disease and physical activity.

Completed Supervisions

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Barriers and motivators to attending group exercise classes in women with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Physical, Physiological and Performance Characteristics Associated with Close Quarter Battle Expertise in Special Forces Soldiers
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, Effect of Different Set Configurations on the Kinematic Variables during a Power Snatch

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The stability of different methods of assessing maximal strength in the deadlift: Implications for the use of velocity-based assessment and programming strategies
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Physiological and Performance Consequences of the Australian Special Forces Selection Course

Co-ordinating Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Assessment of Movement Demands and Neuromuscular Fatigue in Female Softball Players
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