Sport and Exercise Science

Profile

Background

Dr Joanna Scurr is a Reader in Biomechanics and the biomechanics division leader. Joanna completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Chichester (1999) and is BASES accredited for science support (biomechanics). Joanna has provided biomechanics science support to many different athletes and teams, including Portsmouth FC.

Teaching Responsibilities

Joanna teaches on a variety of undergraduate and Master's level Biomechanics modules within Sports Science and Sports Science related degree pathways. Joanna has acted as unit coordinator for a variety of biomechanics based units across years 1, 2, and 3 of the undergraduate Sports Science Degree. Joanna also unit coordinates the biomechanics unit (Motion Analysis) on the MSc in Sports Performance. Joanna supervises undergraduate and MSc student dissertations and is currently supervising four PhD students.

Research Interests

Joanna's research interests are in the area of breast health. Joanna established a Research Group in Breast Health in 2008. This research group consists of five members, including research assistants and PhD students. This research group has three main objectives, applied research, fundamental research and clinical support. Their research in this area began in 2005 with a major research project on the biomechanics of the breast and the effectiveness of sports bras at reducing breast motion. Their research in this area has grown, to now include collaborations with organisations such as the NHS. The Research Group in Breast Health has achieved over £350,000 worth of collaborative funding, journal publications, national and international research presentations and international media coverage, including television and radio.

Recent Publications

More recent publications

Publications before 2008

Duncan, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Scurr, J. (2006). Perceived exertion is related to muscle activity during leg extension exercise. Research in Sports Medicine. 14(3), 179-189.

Vanicek, N., Kingman, J. and Hencken, C. (2004). The effect of foot orthotics on myoelectric fatigue in the vastus lateralis during a simulated skier’s squat. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 14, 693-698.

Kingman, J. and Dyson, R. (2001). The scientific literature available on roller hockey. Journal of Human Movement Studies . 41, 415-433.

Boyden, G., Kingman, J. and Dyson, R. (2000). A comparison of quadriceps electromyographic activity with the position of the foot during the parallel squat. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 14, 379-382.

Kingman, J. C. and Dyson, R. (1997a). Analysis of roller hockey match play. Journal of Human Movement Studies. 32, 235-251.

Kingman, J. C. and Dyson, R. J. (1997b). Player position, match half and score effects on the time and motion characteristics of roller hockey match play. Journal of Human Movement Studies. 33, 15–29.

Funding

£350,000 Research and Knowledge Transfer projects on Breast Health with commercial collaborators (2005 onwards).

£29,000 Strategic planning group equipment funding (Jan 09).

£18,000 PhD student bursary on breast biomechanics (Jan 08).

£30,000 HEIF capacity building funding (Sept 2007).

£5,000 promising researcher grant (2007).

£25,000 Commericalise project with a local SME for product development (2006).

£4,000 product testing with Superfeet Int. (2005).

£5,000 HEIF funding for knowledge transfer activities in the area of breast biomechanics (2005).

£13,000 equipment funding from the Science Faculty research budget (2008).

£6,200 Equipment funding from internal research pot (2004).