SKIPP FROM HEAD TO TOES: SPORTS KINESIOLOGY, INJURY PREVENTION AND PERFORMANCE - CONCUSSION TO ACHILLES INJURY BIOMECHANICS

Understanding injury mechanisms and risk factors, and introducing interventions to reduce inappropriate forces, are key to being a successful sports injury biomechanist. Monitoring rugby players’ head impacts with triaxial accelerometers in behind-the-ear patches and instrumented mouthguards has shown that the size and frequency of impacts in rugby were greater than most other sports. Assessment of lower limb stiffness in elite triathletes has shown the association with Achilles tendon injury risk.Visual feedback training in rowers has changed biomechanics and reducedinjury risk. Monitoring load in gymnastics is important to reduce injury risk. Translation of SKIPP knowledge into SportSmart and its derivative programmes has provided practical information for coaches and athletes, helped change attitudes and behaviours towards injury prevention and reduce injuries

MOTION MATTERS! GEOFFREY DYSON LECTURE 2016

Being able to move effectively is fundamental to quality of life. Understanding the mechanisms of injury and risk factors, and introducing interventions to reduce inappropriate forces, are key to being a successful sports injury biomechanist. Applied research in rugby, rowing and other sports, where the gap between biomechanics research and practice has been bridged, is outlined. The use of sports technology developments to answer athlete focused and coach driven questions is described. Translation of biomechanics knowledge into Sportsmart and its derivative programmes has provided practical information for coaches and athletes, helped change attitudes and behaviours towards injury prevention and helped reduced injuries. Take home messages for biomechanists on why motion matters are provided based on my career and life experience learnings

ISBS 2018 CONFERENCE E-MAGAZINE 5 SEPTEMBER 2018

The ISBS 2018 Conference eMagazine #5 provided information on the progress of the commissioned hand carved wooden gifts for dignitaries, profiles of industry partners and session co-chairs, gazetting, name badges, and the puffer jacket, floor plans, and how to use public transport. An update was provided on the technology showcase companies, and the SPRINZ-HPSNZ-AUTM applied sessions. The process for the judging of the new investigator awards was outlined. Meanings of Maori words and bone carvings were provided. The flag bearers for the opening of the conference were announced. An explanation of some of the cultural experiences for the conference were outlined such as the Karakia—blessing of the food. The SPRINZ Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Teaching Archive was described

ISBS 2018 CONFERENCE E-MAGAZINE 1 APRIL 2018

The ISBS 2018 Conference eMagazine #1 provided information on the conference abstract submission, keynote profiles, applied sessions, industry partner opportunities, and tour events

ISBS 2018 CONFERENCE E-MAGAZINE 2 JUNE 2018

The ISBS 2018 Conference eMagazine #2 provided information on the number of submitted papers under review, the partner co-hosts, the local organising committee members, a description of AUT Millennium and the AUT SPRINZ clinics, the commissioning of the hand carved wooden gifts, the technology team, profiles of some of the scientific review panel members. An introduction to new events such as the wize wisards panel, the lunch long table discussions, workshop content, and toupr options. Accomodation options were also outlined

ISBS 2018 CONFERENCE E-MAGAZINE 4 AUGUST 2018

The ISBS 2018 Conference eMagazine #4 provided information on the industry partners, the student mentor programme, the Kiwiana pop-up shop, profiles of paper authors, the Samsung screens for the digital posters, the teachers day, VUTA the bot, the sports technology showcase, and the AUT hospitality services. A description of Kiwiana and why it would be a theme through the conference was provided. The ISBS President and the ISBS Vice-President of Conferences welcome messages were provided

ISBS 2018 CONFERENCE E-MAGAZINE 3 JULY 2018

The ISBS 2018 Conference eMagazine #3 provided information on the countries represented by the presenting authors, opportunities to be a session co-chair, profiles of paper authors, workshop and applied sessions at AUT Millennium, digital poster instructions, conference eco sustainability initiatives, the teachers day, conference live band, VUTA the bot, and profiles on industry partners. The travel grant awardees were announced. An overview of Sir Graeme Avery’s support of sport scientists working to help improve athlete development and elite performance in New Zealand was provided

ISBS 2018 AUCKLAND CONFERENCE NGĀ WAI O HOROTIU MARAE PROGRAMME

Student evening supported by AMTI and Thursday tour. AUT Ngā Wai o Horotiu Marae located on the corner of Wellesley and St Paul\u27s Street Marae (Māori meeting grounds) and hangi (food) and cultural experience provided by AUT kapa haka Tītahi ki Tua. Please come appropriately dressed to the Marae. Men should at least wear dress pants and a tidy shirt, while women should wear either a knee length skirt or tidy dress pants. You will remove your shoes upon entering the Marae. Manuhiri will congregate at the waharoa (gateway) of the marae and wait for the karanga (call of welcome) from the kaikaranga (the host caller). The Kaikōrero Dr Valance Smith will welcome the manuhiri (ISBS2018 student visitors) to Ngā Wai o Horotiu (marae), and will address the assembled company and explain the protocol and proceedings. The manuhiri are then invited to have a kai (meal – hangi of food cooked in the ground) to complete the formal welcome and begin the lifting of tapu (cultural sanctions). The visitors now become tangata whenua or part of the marae and are expected to participate in the other activities that occur on the marae. The Kaikōrero will introduce the AUT kapahaka group Tītahi ki Tua (Māori students association) who will perform the haka to the assembled company. You will have the opportunity to learn the haka so you can participate in performance of the haka at the closing ceremony of the conference

AUGMENTED VIDEO COACHING, QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS AND POSTPRODUCTION USING OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

This study investigated the feasibility of using open source software (OSS) to provide augmented video coaching, qualitative analysis and media post-production which are tasks associated with professional coaching/scholarly activities. Utilised test equipment consisted of two video cameras, iPad, Mac-mini, two PC laptops and two desktops of various specifications. Free OSS were selected based on the possibility they could achieve the tasks. Testing occurred over a period of seven years. Critical analysis included OSS functionality mapping to the selected tasks and surrounding activities associated with media post-production. Instructional guidelines and their on-line links for the target audience were developed with the use of OSS VirtualDub, LongoMatch, Kinovea, VLC media player. The utilisation of OSS is feasible for coaching/scholarly activities