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Professor Marcus Smith

Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science

Marcus Smith

About

Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Visiting Research Fellow (Department of Neuroimaging, Kings College London)

Marcus is a Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science in the Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health. A highly motivated academic with a proven track record of delivering excellence in pure and applied research, teaching and public engagement.

Appointed as a visiting research fellow in the world leading department of neuroscience at Kings College London, Marcus has published world first research examining neuroplasticity in a variety of models including autism and elite sports performance. These collaborations have resulted in the publication of research in some of the world’s leading journals, together with the award of over £7 million in funding.

At the University of Chichester, Marcus is very active in all aspects of research, including post-graduate supervision and examination. Marcus is renowned for his mentorship and nurturing of junior colleagues.

Over the past 33 years Marcus’s ability to influence, stimulate and inspire others has been proven through applied sport science and research collaborations whilst working at the University of Chichester.

As England and Great Britain Boxing Sport Science and Medicine Manager (2000-2004) he was responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of a scientific support system to elite boxers and coaches. This experience led him to set up and chair the first British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences special interest group focussed on weight classified athletes (2006-2008).

For the past decade Marcus has chaired a world leading research group examining the effect of drumming practice in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This collaboration includes colleagues from Kings College London, University of Bonn and Brown University. Marcus is responsible for securing external research funding, project delivery and disseminating key findings.

Marcus recently encouraged 17 colleagues from the Institute of Sport (IOS) and Department of Digital and Creative Technologies (DDCT) to collaborate on producing an animated video showcasing recent drumming and autism research findings. Marcus has supported the IOS research strategy by setting up the Clem Burke Drumming Project, a dynamic research centre, which sits in the area of health and wellbeing.

Marcus has research papers included in the forthcoming IOS Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission and performed the role of internal REF reviewer. Marcus contributes to the IOS research seminar programme and PhD Student Development Programme.

Marcus supports the University of Chichester Post Graduate Research (PGR) training programme and PGR Annual Conference. Marcus is an Independent chair of PhD examinations and Internal PhD examiner. Marcus reviews ethics applications as part of the University Research and Innovation Committee.

Marcus has been external examiner for 4 PhD students; internal examiner for 9 PhD students and Independent chair for 5 PhD students. Marcus has had 3 successful PhD student completions and currently supervises 1 PhD student. Marcus has also been an external examiner for 3 MPhil students and mentor for 1 external MA student (awarded distinction).

Professional

Education

1984 – present: University of Chichester (previously known as the West Sussex Institute of Higher Education; Chichester Institute of Higher Education; University College Chichester)

2021 – present: Professor of Applied Sport and Exercise Science

2012 – 2021: Reader in Sport and Exercise Physiology

2006 – present: Principal Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

1998: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), accredited by the University of Southampton

1984 – 1987: BA Sport Studies, Commendation

Teaching

For the coming academic year, Marcus will contribute to the following modules:

Undergraduate

    • Level 4: Fundamentals of Human Performance
    • Level 4: Introduction to Applied Exercise Physiology
    • Level 6: Physiological Monitoring of Training and Performance
    • Level 6: Independent Project

Postgraduate

      • Level 7: Applied Techniques in Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
      • Level 7: Support Placement
      • Level 7: Research Project

 

Administration

Marcus holds a number of administrative roles within the University including:

  • University of Chichester, Member of Research and Innovation Committee (2017-present)
  • University of Chichester, Public Engagement Champion, Institute of Sport (2017-present)

 

External Examining (Undergraduate programmes):

2013 – 2017: Nottingham Trent University (External Examiner)

 

External examining PhD – 4 students (Research degrees)

  • 2015: Edward Thomson: ‘The development of an amateur boxing simulation protocol’. University of Chester
  • 2013: Alastair Jordan: ‘The biomechanics and physiological responses during vertical treadmill training’. Sheffield Hallam University
  • 2011: John Metcalfe: ‘The physiology and bioenergetics of ultraendurance mountain bike racing’. University of Central Lancashire
  • 2009: Karen Reid: ‘The promotion of optimal hydration in elite athletes’. Roehampton University

 

Internal examiner PhD – 9 students (Research degrees)

  • 2011: Kathleen Anne Shorter: ‘The pathomechanics of shoulder injuries in cricket bowlers’. University of Southampton
  • 2010: Richard Buscombe: ‘Interpersonal Perception in Sport: An Examination of factors Influencing Expectancy Effects’. University of Southampton
  • 2008: Simon Delves: ‘Physiological evaluation of operational military acclimatisation during deployment to a hot dry environment’. University of Southampton
  • 2005: Paul Ray Worsfold: ‘Biomechanical assessment of the shoe-surface interface in golfing activity’. University of Southampton
  • 2004: Peter Cunningham: ‘Physiological demands of single handed dingy sailing’. University of Southampton
  • 2003: David Michael Wilkinson: ‘Physiological indices of acute fatigue during recovery from short-term training stress in distance runners’. University of Southampton
  • 2002: Stephen Brian Draper: ‘V O2 kinetics in severe intensity running’. University of Southampton
  • 2001: Richard Charles Thelwell: ‘Towards repeatable good performance in cricket’. University of Southampton

 

Independent Chair (PhD) 5 students:

  • 2021: Samuel Baeza: ‘Swimming with sharks. What do Social Workers experience when working with families where sexual abuse is the primary factor?’ University of Chichester.
  • 2019: Joanna Sladkowska-Barabasz: ‘An Investigation of How Adolescents High and Low in Negative Urgency Process and Act Upon Messages Encouraging Healthy Eating’. University of Chichester.
  • 2018: Ashleigh Rhiannon Angharad Bowmott: ‘On Paper: Material Entanglements in Performance and Collaboration‘. University of Chichester.
  • 2018: Amy Voris: ‘Forming, Returning and Deepening: Dance-making with Authentic Movement’. University of Chichester.
  • 2015: Marisa Zanotti: ‘Forth Disorder: Adapting Choreography to the Screen’. University of Southampton.

 

MRes 1 student (External Examiner):

  • 2014: Christopher Kirk: ‘Performance profile of mixed martial arts’. University of Central Lancashire.

 

MPhil 2 students (External Examiner):

  • 2013: Andrew Smith: ‘The effects of leg pre-cooling on the kinetics of heat exchange between core and peripheral body compartments prior to intermittent sprint exercise in the heat’. University of Brighton.
  • 2007: Yvonne Hopkinson: ‘Examination of the relationship between aerobic fitness and the O2 response to VO2 constant intensity, short duration, exhaustive exercise in men and women’. University of Gloucestershire

 

MA Mentor (1 Student)

  • 2019-2020: Mark Richardson. ‘MA in Music Industry Innovation and Enterprise’. Waterbear University Brighton (Distinction).

 

Director of Studies (PhD completions)

  • Andrew West, Director of Studies (2012-2018) : Influence of chronological ageing on the bioenergetics of high speed running in well trained children and adolescents’

 

Second supervisor (PhD completions)

2011: Iain Kendrick: ‘The effects of training and supplementation on carnosine metabolism in skeletal muscle’. Southampton University.

2011: Glenys Jones: ‘Imidazole dipeptides: Dietary sources and factors affecting uptake and muscle content’. (2011).

Research

Marcus has research interests in the following areas:

  • Manipulation of body mass and its impact on sports performance
  • Physiology of rock drumming
  • Drumming as an intervention in research/clinical trials.

 

Clem Burke Drumming Project

Visit the Clem Burke Drumming Project website 

2008 –   Co-founder with Draper, S and Burke, C.

 

Public engagement: (Television programmes):

  • 2018    My View – Clem Burke. Sky Arts, Sky Group, UK (2018)
  • 2008    ‘Clem Burke Drumming Project’, BBC 1 News.
  • 2002    ‘Real Boxing’, Discovery Channel, Wall to Wall Films.
  • 1996    ‘Peak Performance – Boxing Clever’, ITV 1, Oxford Scientific Films.
  • 1994    ‘The Contenders – The future’s in the fridge’, BBC 1, BBC Films.

 

Public engagement: (Radio Programmes):

  • 2010    Biorhythm Live (Rhythm): stations in UK, Ireland, Germany and Canada.
  • 2010    Beat it: The world of the modern drummer, BBC Radio 4, UK.
  • 2008    Launch of the Clem Burke Drumming Project: stations in UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia

 

Animated Video

  • 2020  The science behind the sticks: Can drumming improve brain function in Autism?

 

Podcast

  • Supporting Champions (Episode 075)
    • 2020 Drumming performance, health and wellbeing, with Richardson, M.

 

Consultancy:

Attendance at major International boxing tournaments as physiological advisor to England ABALtd and Great Britain ABA teams:

Olympic Games

  • 1992 Barcelona (Spain)
  • 1988 Seoul (South Korea)

 

Olympic Qualifying Tournaments

  • 2004 Warsaw (Poland); 2004 Gothenburg (Sweden)
  • 2000 Liverpool (England)
  • 1999 Istanbul (Turkey)

 

Commonwealth Games

  • 2002 Manchester (England)
  • 1998 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

 

World Senior Championships

  • 2001 Belfast (Northern Ireland)
  • 1999 Texas (USA)
  • 1993 Tampere (Finland)
  • 1991 Sydney (Australia)

 

European Senior Championships

  • 2004 Pula (Croatia, also acted as 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament)
  • 1996 Veijle (Denmark, also acted as 1996 Olympic Qualifying Tournament)
  • 1993 Bursa (Turkey)
  • 1991 Gothenburg (Sweden)

 

World Junior Championships

  • 1990 Lima (Peru).

 

Multi-nation Senior tournaments

  • 1996, 1995 & 1994 Liverpool  (England);
  • 1995 Tampere (Finland).

 

Dual Internationals

  • 1987-2004 Physiological advisor to England boxing team at 30 dual Internationals.

 

International Training Camps 

  • 2004 Great Britain Olympic Boxing Team ‘Acclimatisation Training Camp’, Paphos, Cyprus
  • 2003 Great Britain Olympic Boxing Team ‘Warm-weather Training Camp’, Paphos, Cyprus
  • 2002 England Commonwealth Games Boxing Team ‘Team Building Training Camp’, Lofer, Austria
  • 1998 Great Britain Boxing Team ‘Warm-weather Training Camp’, Tallahassee, USA
  • 1994, 1995 Great Britain Olympic Boxing Team ‘Acclimatisation Training Camp’, Tallahassee, USA

 

Boxing Commissions

  • 1999-2004:  Member of European Amateur Boxing Association Science and Research Commission (Secretary).
  • 1995-2004: Member of England ABALtd Coaching Commission.

 

International Boxing Consultant

  • 2008: Irish Amateur Boxing Association.

 

Sporting Clients:

  • Elite British amateur boxers
  • World professional boxing champion
  • Elite and club triathletes
  • Elite Table Tennis Players
  • Elite weightlifters
  • Elite wrestlers
  • Elite judo players
  • County level endurance athletes
  • Ultra-distance athletes
  • Rock drummers

Key Publications

Publications (Peer Reviewed Journal):

Bruchhage, M.M.K., Amad, A., Draper, S.B., Seidman, J., Lacerda, L., Laguna, P.L., Lowry, R.G., Wheeler, J., Robertson, A., Dell’Acqua, F., Smith, M.S. & Williams, S.C.R. (2020).
Drum training induces long-term plasticity in the cerebellum and connected cortical thickness.
Nature. Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 10116

Lowry, R. G., Hale, B., Draper, S. & Smith, M.S. (2019).
Rock drumming enhances motor and psychosocial skills of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
International Journal of Developmental Difficulties. 65, 3, p. 152-161

Amad, A., Seidman J., Draper S.B., Bruchhage, M.M.K., Lowry R.G., Wheeler J., Robertson A., Williams, S.C.R. & Smith M.S. (2017).
Motor Learning Induces Plasticity in the Resting Brain – Drumming Up a Connection.
Cerebral Cortex. 27, 3, p. 2010-2021

De La Rue, S.E., Draper S.B., Potter C.R. & Smith M.S. (2013).
Energy Expenditure in Rock/Pop Drumming. International Journal of Sports Medicine (2013).  
34, 10, p. 868-72

Kempton, M.J., Underwood T.S., Brunton S, Stylios F, Schmechtig, A., Ettinger, U., Smith, M.S., Lovestone, S., Crum, W.R., Frangou, S., Williams, S.C.R. & Simmons, A. (2011).
A comprehensive testing protocol for MRI neuroanatomical segmentation techniques: Evaluation of a novel lateral ventricle segmentation method.
Neuroimage. 58, 4, p. 1051 – 1059

Kempton M.J., Ettinger, U., Foster, R., Williams, S.C.R., Calvert, G.A., Hampshire, A., Zelaya, F.O., O’Gorman, R.L., McMorris, T., Owen, M.A. & Smith M.S. (2011).
Dehydration affect brain structure and function in healthy adolescents.
Human Brain Mapping. 32, 1, p. 71-79

Kempton, M.J., Ettinger, U., Schmechtig, A., Winter, E.M., Smith, L., McMorris T., Wilkinson, I., Williams, S.C.R. & Smith, M.S. (2009).
Effects of Acute Dehydration on Brain Morphology In Healthy Humans.
Human Brain Mapping. 30, 1, p. 291-298

Kendrick, I.P., Harris, R.C., Kim, H.J., Kim, C.J., Dang, V.H., Lam, T.Q., Bui, T.T., Smith, M.S. & Wise J.A. (2008).
The effects of 10 weeks resistance training combined with beta-alanine supplementation on whole body strength force production, muscular endurance and body composition.
Amino Acids. 34, 4, p. 547-554

Smith, M.S. (2006).
Physiological profile of Senior and Junior England international boxers.
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 5 (CSSI-1), p.74-89

McMorris, T., Swain, J., Smith, M.S., Corbett, J., Delves, S., Sale, C., Harris, R.C. & Potter, J. (2006).
Heat stress, plasma concentrations of epinephrine, norepinephrine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and cortisol, perception of mood state and working memory.
International Journal of Psychophysiology. 61, 2, p. 204-215

Smith, M.S., Dyson, R., Hale, T., Hamilton, M., Kelly, J. & Wellington, P. (2001).
The effects of restricted energy and fluid intake on simulated amateur boxing performance.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 11, 2, p. 238-247

Smith, M.S., McManus, P., Dyson, R. & Hale, T. (2000).
The effects in humans of rapid loss of body mass on a boxing-related task.
European Journal of Applied Physiology. 83, 1, p. 34-39

Smith, M.S., Dyson, R., Hale, T. & Janaway, L. (2000).
Development of a boxing Dynamometer and its punch force discrimination efficacy.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 18, 6, p. 445-450

Hemmings, B., Smith, M.S., Graydon, J. & Dyson, R. (2000).
The effects of massage on perceived recovery, physiological restoration and repeated sports performance.
British Journal of Sports Medicine. 34, 2, p. 109-115

Graydon, J., Taylor, S. & Smith, M.S. (1998).
The effect of carbohydrate ingestion on shot accuracy during a conditioned squash match.
Science and Racket Sports II. Lees, A., Maynard, I., Hughes, M. & Reilly, T. [Eds]. E & FN Spon, London, p. 68-74

Leigh, R., Smith, M.S. & Irwin, I. (1994).
Treat them with Kid Gloves – Is there a place for boxing skills in school?
British Journal of Physical Education.  25, 3, p. 26-28

Butler, R., Smith, M.S. & Irwin, I. (1993).
Performance profile in practice.
Journal of Applied Sports Psychology. 5, 1, p. 48-63

Smith, M.S., Clarke, G., Hale, T. & McMorris, T. (1993).
Blood lactate levels in college football players during matchplay.
Science and Football II. Reilly, T., Clarys, J & Stibbe, A. (Eds) E & FN Spon, London, p. 129-134

 

 

Published abstracts

Draper, S., Lowry, R.G., Marino, L., Corrigan, R., Smith, M.S. & Williams, S.R.C. (2020).
The effects of a rock drumming intervention on children with additional educational needs.
European College of Sport Science Conference, Oct 28-30

Bruchhage, M.M.K., Amad, A., Draper, S.B., Seidman, J., Dell’Acqua, F., Lacerda, L., Laguna, P. L., Lowry, R.G., Robertson, A., Smith, M.S & Williams, S.R.C. (2016).
Give me a beat! Drum Training Induces MR Visible Changes in the Cerebellum and Cortex.
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 25th Annual Meeting. Singapore, Abstract #4418

West, A., Northcott, S., Wilkinson, D. & Smith, M.S. (2016).
Comparison of the energy system contribution during an exhaustive run at peak treadmill speed in junior and senior middle distance athletes.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 26: S67; D2P23

Smith, M.S. & Draper, S.B. (2013).
Effects of a hot and humid environment on drumming performance – a case study.
Proceedings of the European College of Sport Science, Barcelona, p. 459

Jones, G., Smith, M.S. & Harris, R. (2011).
Imidazole dipeptide content of dietary sources commonly consumed within the British diet.
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 70, OCE6, E363

Smith, M.S., Draper, S.B., Potter, C. & Burke C. (2008).
The energy cost of rock drumming: A case study. 
Proceedings of the European College of Sport Science, Portugal, p. 165

Smith, M.S., Burke, C., Draper, S.B. & Potter C. (2008).
Physiological demands of rock drumming – case study.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 26: 1, S115-116

Dyson, R., Smith, M.S., Martin, C. & Fenn, L. (2007).
Muscular recruitment during rear hand punches delivered at maximal force and speed by amateur boxers.
Proceedings of Biomechanics International Symposium, Ouro Preto, Brazil

Dyson, R., Smith, M.S., Fenn, L. & Martin, C. (2005).
Differences in lead and rear hand punching forces, delivered at maximal speed relative to maximal force, by amateur boxers.
Proceedings of Biomechanics International Symposium, Beijing, China

Child, R. B., Smith, M.S., Draper, S.B., Irwin, I. & Wilkinson, D.M. (2000).
Acute and longitudinal changes in red blood cell parameters during intense training in international amateur boxers.
2000 Pre-Olympic Conference: International Congress on Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Physical Education, Sep, p. 401

Hemmings, B., Smith, M.S., Graydon, J., Dyson, R. & Fletcher, S. (1998).
The effects of massage on psychological regeneration and repeated amateur boxing performance.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 16, 1 p. 87-88

Hemmings, B., Smith, M.S., Graydon, J., Dyson, R & Sharrock, M. (1997).
The effects of massage on physiological recovery and subsequent amateur boxing performance.
In Proceedings of 2nd European Congress of the European College of Sports Science. Bangsbo, J. [Ed], p. 884-885

Smith, M.S., Hamilton, M., Kelly, J., Dyson, R., Wellington, P. & Hale, T. (1997).
The effects of restricted energy and fluid intake on simulated amateur boxing performance.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 15, 1, p. 65

Smith, M.S., Hobbs, O., Dyson, R., Fallowfield, J.L & Hale, T. (1996).
The effects of dehydration and subsequent rehydration on amateur boxing performance.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 14, 4, p. 367

Smith, M.S., Baldwin, A., McMorris, T., Fallowfield, J. & Hale, T. (1996).
The effects of dehydration and rehydration on choice reaction time and perception of mood state.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 14, 4, p. 366

Smith, M.S., Metcalfe, J., Dyson, R., Fallowfield, J.L., Wilkinson, D. & Hale, T. (1996).
The influence of creatine monohydrate supplementation on simulated amateur boxing performance.
First Annual Congress, Frontiers in Sport Science, The European Perspective. Nice, France, p. 564-565

Smith, M.S., Hale, T., Harrison, J.H. & McManus, P. (1994).
The effects of rapid weight loss on a boxing specific task.
Journal of Sports Science. 12, 2, p. 151

Jones, L.N., Fallowfield, J.L., Smith, M.S. & Harrison, J.H. (1994).
The effect of  rehydration with a carbohydrate-electrolyte mixture on simulated dingy hiking performance.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 13, 1, p. 34-35

Smith, M.S., Hale, T., Harley, R., Keen, P., Northcott, S., & Palfreeman, R. (1991).
Blood lactates from different sites.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 9, 4, p. 431

Palfreeman, R., Hale, T., Harley, R., Keen, P., Northcott, S. & Smith, M.S. (1991).
Lactate-Pyruvate ratio as an indicator of exercise capacity.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 9, 4, p. 428

Smith, M.S., Hale, T., Aaron, J., Harley, R. & Northcott, S. (1990).
The onset of blood lactate accumulation in arm exercise.
Journal of Sports Sciences. 8, 1, p. 88

Smith, M.S. & Hale, T. (1987).
Effects of training and detraining upon aerobic, cardio-respiratory and anaerobic levels of fitness experienced by college football players during a competitive season.
British Association of Sport Sciences Annual Student Conference. West London Institute of Higher Education, London, UK

 

Publications (Book):

Smith, M. & Draper, S. (2006 ).
BASES Physiological Testing Guidelines: Section 2 – Sport Specific Procedures
Taylor and Francis, Routledge.

Smith, M.S. (2002).
Physiological analysis of Clem Burke during Blondie’s 1999 No Exit World

Tour. In: Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History.
Metz, A. [Ed].Musical legacy Publications (USA), p. 429-431

Graydon, J., Taylor, S. & Smith, M. (1998).
The effect of carbohydrate ingestion on shot accuracy during a conditioned squash match. In: Science and Racket Sports II
[Eds: A. Lees, I Maynard, M. Hughes and T. Reilly], 68-74. E & FN Spon, London.

Smith, M., Clarke, G., Hale, T. & McMorris, T. (1992).
Blood lactate levels in college football players during matchplay’.
In Reilly, T., Clarys, J & Stibbe, A. (Eds) Science and Football. II. E & F. Spon, London.

 

Oral presentation:

  • British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference, Manchester, UK (2014)
  • European College of Sport Science, Barcelona, Spain (2013)
  • British Psychological Society Annual Conference, London, UK (2012)
  • International Convention on Science, Education & Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, UK (2012)
  • Wellbeing Conference. Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK (2011)
  • Biorhythm Live: Rhythm, Dublin, Ireland (2010)
  • 6th Games for Health Annual Conference, Boston, USA (2010)
  • London International Music Show, London, UK (2009)
  • Cheltenham Science Festival, Cheltenham, UK (2009)
  • CommercialiSE, Chichester, UK (2009)
  • 11th Asian Federation of Sports Medicine Congress – 3 presentations, Tehran, Iran (2008)
  • Orthopaedics and Sports Injuries Conference, London, UK (2008)
  • British Paralympic Association, Loughborough, UK (2008)
  • European College of Sport Science, Estoril, Portugal (2008)
  • Association of Careers Advisers in Colleges and other Institutions of Higher Education in the UK, Chichester, UK (2007)
  • Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK (2006)
  • British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Annual Student Conference, Aberystwyth, UK (2005)
  • British Olympic Medical Conference, London, UK (2003)
  • Amateur Boxing Association of England Medical Symposium, London, UK (2000)
  • European Amateur Boxing Association Science and Research Commission, Istanbul, Turkey (1999)
  • British Olympic Medical Conference, London, UK (1999)
  • European Amateur Boxing Association Science and Research Commission, Tampere, Finland (1998)
  • European Amateur Boxing Association Science and Research Commission, London, UK (1996)
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences Annual Conference, Lilleshall, UK (1996)
  • Amateur Boxing Association of England Medical Symposium, London, UK (1995)
  • Sports Nutrition Foundation, Lilleshall, UK (1995)
  • Association of Careers Advisers in Colleges and other Institutions of Higher Education in the UK, Chichester, UK (1995)
  • Amateur Boxing Association of England Medical Symposium (London, UK) (1994)
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences BASES Annual Conference, Manchester, UK (1993)
  • Sports Nutrition Foundation, London, UK (1992)
  • British Olympic Association, London, UK (1992)
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences BASES Annual Conference, Twickenham, UK (1991)
  • British Olympic Association, Birmingham, UK (1991)
  • Amateur Boxing Association of England Medical Symposium, London, UK (1989)
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences BASES Annual Conference, Bangor, UK (1989)
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences BASES Annual Student Conference, West London Institute of Higher Education, UK (1987)

 

Patent

Impact measuring target/ergometer for contact sports (GB 2372220), with Dyson, R. & Janaway, L. (2005)

 

Journal Editor

Co-Editor, Combat Sports, Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

 

Journal Reviewer

  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

 

Research Output

Articles

Sharpe, B. T., Smith, M. S., Williams, S. C. R., Hampshire, A., Balaet, M., Trender, W., Hellyer, P., Talbot, J. and Smith, J. (2023) Cognition and lifeguard detection performance. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 38 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1099-0720 10.1002/acp.4139

Cahart, M.-S., Amad, A., Draper, S. B., Lowry, R. G., Marino, L., Carey, C., Ginestet, C. E., Smith, M. S. and Williams, S. C. R. (2022) The Effect of Learning to Drum on Behaviour and Brain Function in Autistic Adolescents. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 119 (23). ISSN 0027-8424 10.1073/pnas.2106244119

Bruchhage, M. M. K., Amad, A., Draper, S. B., Seidman, J., Lacerda, L., Laguna, P. L., Lowry, R. G., Wheeler, J., Robertson, A., Acqua, F. D., Smith, M. S. and Williams, S. C. R. (2020) Drum training induces long-term plasticity in the cerebellum and connected cortical thickness. Scientific Reports, 10 (10116). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2045-2322 10.1038/s41598-020-65877-2

Lowry, R. G., Hale, B. J., Draper, S. B. and Smith, M. S. (2018) Rock drumming enhances motor and psychosocial skills of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. International Journal of Developmental Difficulties. pp. 1-10. ISSN 2047-3869 10.1080/20473869.2018.1429041

Amad, A., Seidman, J., Draper, S. B., Bruchhage, M. M. K., Lowry, R. G., Wheeler, J., Robertson, A., Williams, S. C. R. and Smith, M. S. (2017) Motor Learning Induces Plasticity in the Resting Brain—Drumming Up a Connection. Cerebral Cortex, 27 (3). pp. 2010-2021. ISSN 1460-2199 10.1093/cercor/bhw048

De La Rue, S., Draper, S. B., Potter, C. R. and Smith, M. S. (2013) Energy expenditure in rock/pop drumming. International Journal of Sports Medicine. ISSN 0172-4622 10.1055/s-0033-1337905

Kempton, M. J., Underwood, T. S. A., Brunton, S., Stylios, F., Schmechtig, A., Ettinger, U., Smith, M. S., Lovestone, S., Crum, W. R., Frangou, S., Williams, S. C. R. and Simmons, A. (2011) A comprehensive testing protocol for MRI neuroanatomical segmentation techniques: Evaluation of a novel lateral ventricle segmentation method. NeuroImage, 58 (4). pp. 1051-1059. ISSN 1053-8119 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.06.080

Kempton, M. J., Underwood, T. S. A., Brunton, S., Stylios, F., Schmechtig, A., Ettinger, U., Smith, M. S., Lovestone, S., Crum, W. R., Frangou, S., Williams, S. C. R. and Simmons, A. (2011) A comprehensive testing protocol for neuroanatomical segmentation techniques: Evaluation of a novel lateral ventricle segmentation method. NeuroImage, 58 (4). pp. 1051-1059. ISSN 1053-8119 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.06.080

Kempton, M. J., Ettinger, U., Foster, R., Williams, S. C. R., Calvert, G. A., Hampshire, A., Zelaya, F. O., O’Gorman, R. L., McMorris, T., Owen, A. M. and Smith, M. S. (2011) Dehydration affects brain structure and function in healthy adolescents. Human Brain Mapping, 32 (1). pp. 71-79. ISSN 1097-0193 10.1002/hbm.20999

Kempton, M. J., Ettinger, U., Schmechtig, A., Winter, E. M., Smith, L., McMorris, T., Wilkinson, I. D., Williams, S. C. R. and Smith, M. S. (2009) Effects of acute dehydration on brain morphology in healthy humans. Human Brain Mapping, 30 (1). pp. 291-298. ISSN 1065-9471 10.1002/hbm.20500

Kendrick, I. P., Harris, R. C., Kim, H. J., Kim, C. K., Dang, V. H., Lam, T. Q., Bui, T. T., Smith, M. S. and Wise, J. A. (2008) The effects of 10 weeks of resistance training combined with beta-alanine supplementation on whole body strength, force production, muscular endurance and body composition. Amino Acids, 34 (4). pp. 547-554. ISSN 1438-2199 10.1007/s00726-007-0008-3

Smith, M. S. (2006) Physiological profile of senior and junior England international amateur boxers. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 5 (CSSI-1). pp. 74-89. ISSN 1303-2968

McMorris, T., Swain, J. P., Smith, M. S., Corbett, J., Delves, S., Sale, C., Harris, R. C. and Potter, J. (2006) Heat stress, plasma concentrations of adrenaline, noradrenaline, 5-hydroxytryptamine and cortisol, mood state and cognitive performance. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 61 (2). pp. 204-215. ISSN 0167-8760 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2005.07.013

Smith, M. S., Hamilton, M., Dyson, R. J., Hale, T., Kelly, J. S. and Wellington, P. (2001) The effects of restricted energy and fluid intake on simulated amateur boxing performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 11 (2). pp. 238-247. ISSN 1543-2742

Conference or Workshop Items

Smith, M. S. (2009) Physiological demands of rock drumming. In: Biorhythm Live (Rhythm), 2009, Science Gallery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. (Submitted)

Patents

University of Brunel and University College Chichester (2002) Impact measuring target/ergometer for contact sports. 2372220B. 2372220B

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Coach Development Officer (Women & Girl's)
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Lecturer in Sports Therapy
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy

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