Biography
Professor Drew Harrison joined the Physical Education and Sport Sciences department in April 1995. He has a B.Ed. (Hons) in Physical Education (Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow, 2003), an MSc by research in biomechanics (University of Strathclyde, 1987) and a PhD in Biomechanics (University of Salford, 1997). Drew is an Associate Professor in the Department, served as Department Head from 2006 to 2012. Drew established and co-directs the Biomechanics Research Unit at the University of Limerick. He was President of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport and has authored or co-authored over 100 international peer-reviewed publications, 5 book chapters, one co-edited book on biomechanics and several international keynote presentations. Drew currently supervises 5 PhD and 2 MSc research students and has supervised 12 PhD and 11 Master degree completions in various areas of biomechanics research. He has also externally examined more than 12 PhD theses in various countries (Ireland, UK, Australia, Italy). He is a member of the editorial board for the peer reviewed journal Sports Biomechanics and is a regular reviewer for many peer reviewed journals including: Journal of Biomechanics, European Journal of Sport Science, Sports Biomechanics, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, Journal of Sport Sciences, International Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. Drew is an IAAF Elite Athletics Coach and has coached many track and field athletes at all levels including, European, World and Olympic Games.
Research Interests
Drew's Research Interests focus on the following areas:
Biomechanics of Sports Performance
Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning Training
Biomechanics of motor development in children
Biomechanics of Sports Injury and injury rehabilitation.
Functional Data Analysis of high dimensional Biomechanical data
Teaching Interests
Drew's teaching spans the following programmes:
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
BSc Physical Education
MSc Sports Performance
Subject areas include:
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (modules: SS4312 "Qualitative Biomechanics"; SS4308 "Advanced Biomechanical Analysis"; SS6022 "Speed Sports" and SS6032 "Endurance Sports" )
Research Methods (SS4027)
Human Performance Evaluation
Teaching Practice Supervision.
Professional Activities
Association
- 2011 President, International Association of Biomechanics in Sports
- 2005 Secretary General, International Society for Biomechanics in Sports
Award
- 2010 - Fellow of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport
- 2000 - Limerick VEC Sport Achievement
Education
- 2008 IAAF - Graduate Diploma
- 1998 University of Salford - Doctor of Philosophy
- 1987 University of Strathclyde - M.Sc.
- 1982 Roehamption Institute HE - Graduate Certificate
- 1981 CNAA - Bachelor of Education
Committee
- 2005 International Society for Biomechanics in Sports,
Publications
Book Chapter
Accelerometer Based Kinematic Biofeedback to Improve Athletic Performance
Anderson, R; Harrison, AJ; Lyons, G
The Engineering of Sport 4
Other Publication
A Comparison Of The Physiological Demands Of Rowing On The Rowperfect And Concept II Rowing Ergometer
Cheilleachair, NN,Harrison, A,Warrington, G
Medicine and science in sports and exercise
The Acute Effects of Maximal Fatigue on the Subsequent Performance of Endurance Trained Athletes
Cheilleachair, NN; Harrison, A
Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise
Peer Reviewed Journal
The influence of range of motion versus application of force on vertical
Floria P. Harrison A.J.
European Journal of Sport Science
DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2012.679316
Throwing and catching movements exhibit post-activation potentiation effects following fatigue
Harrison, AJ
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2011.592544
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF A MAXIMUM STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FATIGUE PROTOCOL ON DROP AND REBOUND JUMPS
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, LK
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181e85b6a
Common functional principal components analysis: A new approach to analyzing human movement data
Coffey, N; Harrison, AJ; Donoghue, OA; Hayes, K
Human Movement Science
DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2010.11.005
The effect of squatting on sprinting performance and repeated exposure to complex training in male rugby players.
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, L; Jensen, RL
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
EFFECT OF SQUATTING ON SPRINTING PERFORMANCE AND REPEATED EXPOSURE TO COMPLEX TRAINING IN MALE RUGBY PLAYERS
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, LK
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181c7c3fc
THE EFFECT OF RESISTED SPRINT TRAINING ON SPEED AND STRENGTH PERFORMANCE IN MALE RUGBY PLAYERS
Harrison, AJ; Bourke, G
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318196b81f
Application of functional principal component analysis in race walking: An emerging methodology
Dona, G; Preatoni, E; Cobelli, C; Rodano, R; Harrison, AJ
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140903414425
Functional data analysis of running kinematics in chronic Achilles tendon injury
Donoghue, OA; Harrison, AJ; Coffey, N; Hayes, K
Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise
DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31816c4807
Lower limb kinematics of subjects with chronic Achilles tendon injury during running
Donoghue O.A., Harrison A.J., Laxton P., Jones R.K.
Research In Sports Medicine
DOI: 10.1080/15438620701693231
Functional data analysis of the kinematcis of running gait in subjects with chronic Achilles tendon injury
Donoghue, OA; Harrison, AJ; Coffey, N; Hayes, K
Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise
Effect of catcing practice on the motor development of children with Down's Syndrome aged between 8 and 12 years
Harrison, AJ; Raufi, SS
Nat. Inst. Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin
Orthotic control of rear foot and lower limb motion during running in participants with chronic Achilles tendon injury
Donoghue, OA; Harrison, AJ; Laxton, P; Jones, RK
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140701841407
Force production and reactive strength capabilities after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Flanagan, EP; Galvin, L; Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Athletic Training
DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-43.3.249
Identifying the optimal complex training resistive load in male rugby players
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, L; Jensen, RL
Sports Biomechanics
Transfer or Specificity? An applied investigation into the relationship between fundamental overarm throwing and related sport skills.
Smyth, PJ; O'Keeffe, S; Harrison, AJ
Physical Education And Sports Pedagogy
Identifying the optimal resistive load for complex training in male rugby players
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, L; Jensen, RL
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140601058540
Muscle dynamics differences between legs in healthy adults
Flanagan, EP; Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-200702000-00013
Functional data analysis of joint coordination in the development of vertical jump performance
Harrison, AJ; Ryan, W; Hayes, K
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140701323042
The optimal complex training rest interval for athletes from anaerobic sports
Comyns, TM; Harrison, AJ; Hennessy, LK; Jensen, RL
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-200608000-00003
Functional data analysis of knee joint kinematics in the vertical jump
Ryan, W; Harrison, A; Hayes, K
Sports Biomechanics
A Comparison of the reliability of video and laser techniques for determining displacement and velocity during running
Harrison, AJ; Jensen, RL; Donoghue, O
Measurement In Physical Educ. And Exercises Sciences
A comparison of laser and video techniques for determining displacement and velocity during running
Harrison A.J., Jensen R.L., Donoghue O.
Measurement In Physical Education And Exercise Science
DOI: 10.1207/s15327841mpee0904_2
Accelerometry-based feedback--can it improve movement consistency and performance in rowing?
Anderson R., Harrison A., Lyons G.M.
Sports Biomechanics
Force-velocity relationship and stretch-shortening cycle function in sprint and endurance athletes
Harrison, AJ; Keane, SP; Coglan, J
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/00124278-200408000-00014
a rider on the rotation of the horse-rider system during jumping,
Powers, PNR; Harrison, AJ
Equine And Comparative Excercise Physiology
Effects of muscle damage on stretch-shortening cycle function and muscle stiffness control
Harrison, AJ; Gaffney, SD
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/14343.1
Effects of the rider on the linear projectile kinematics of jumping horses.
Harrison, AJ; Powers, PNR
Sports Biomechanics
Comparing muscle function of children and adults: Effects of scaling for muscle size
Barrett, U; Harrison, D
Pediatric Exercise Science
Motor development and gender Effects on stretch-shortening cycle performance
Harrison, AJ; Gaffney, S
Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport
DOI: 10.1016/S1440-2440(01)80050-5
A study on the techniques used by untrained horses during loose jumping
Powers, PNR; Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Equine Veterinary Science
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(00)80115-X
Models for biomechanical analysis of jumping horses
Powers, PNR; Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Equine Veterinary Science
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(99)80172-5
Investigation of gait protocols for plantar pressure measurement of non-pathological subjects using a dynamic pedobarograph
Harrison A.J., Folland J.P.
Gait And Posture
DOI: 10.1016/S0966-6362(96)01095-8