Professional Activities
Award
- 2015 - The Undergraduate Awards. Life Sciences Judging Panel
- 2015 - Finalist Best New Postgraduate Programme 2015 (Course Director MSc Sports Performance)
- 2015 - 3rd place paper 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) International Conference
- 2014 - Best paper 2014 NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association International Conference
- 2014 - Best paper 2014 University Hospitals Limerick Research Symposium: Lifestyle & Health poster
- 2007 - UL SEED Research Award
- 2003 - Dept. of Education & Learning CAST (DEL CAST) Ph.d. award
Committee
- 2012 Sports Engineering Journal Editorial Board,
- 2007 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) Organising Committee 2009,
- Scientific Committee member for the XXVIII International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Michigan, 2010,
- Session chair for the XXVIII International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Michigan, 2010,
- The Undergraduate Awards. International Life Sciences Judging Panel 2015, 2016,
- Scientific Committee member for the XXXV International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Cologne, 2017,
- Scientific Committee member for the XXXVI International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Auckland New Zealand, 2018,
- Scientific Committee member for the XXXVII International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference, Ohio, 2019,
- University Complaints Committee,
- University Disciplinary Committee ,
- University Admissions Appeal Committee ,
- University Academic Programme Regulations Committee (APRC) ,
Consultancy
- 2012 Redback Biotek - Paid biomechanics systems review specialist
- 2010 Golphysics - Paid biomechanics computer modelling data analysis
Association
- 2006 Editorial Board, International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA)
- 2005 Professional Member, Exercise & Sport Sciences Association of Ireland (ESSAI)
- 2003 Professional member, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
- 2003 Postgraduate member, British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES)
Employment
- 2006 University of Ulster - Lecturer
- 2003 University of Ulster - Tutor/Demonstrator
Education
- 2006 University of Ulster - Ph.D. Biomechanics
- 2003 University of Ulster - Diploma
- 2003 University of Ulster - B.Sc. Sport, Exercise & Leisure (Hons.)
Publications
Book
Book Chapter
A novel protocol to measure short sprint performance
Healy, R,Norris, M,Kenny, IC,Harrison, AJ,Jansen, AJ
ENGINEERING OF SPORT 11
DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.252
Possibilities for real-time DFA based injury detection and skill level differentiation
Norris, M,Kenny, IC,Healy, R,Anderson, R,Jansen, AJ
ENGINEERING OF SPORT 11
DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.249
Development of a large-scale golfer computer model to study swing kinematics
Tucker, CB; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R
The Engineering of Sport 8- Engineering Emotion
Golf Science
Wallace, ES; Kingston, K; Strangwood, M; Kenny, IC
Science and sports. Bridging the gap
Driving performance variability among elite golfers
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
The Engineering of Sport 7
Validation of a full-body computer simulation of the golf drive for clubs of differing length
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Brown, D; Otto, SR
The Engineering of Sport 6, 2: Development for Disciplines
Conference Contribution
Conference Publication
21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Lyons, M., Kenny, I., Griffin, A., Mahon, S., Lynch, G., Witherow, P. and Carty, P.
2016 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Norris, M; Amado, M; Hamill, J; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
Proceedings of the 2016 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Norris, M; Amado, A; Hamill, J; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
2016 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Healy, R; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ;
Proceedings of the 2016 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Healy, R; Kenny, IC; Harrison, D;
2016 International Sports Engineering Association conference
Healy, R; Norris, M; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ;
2016 International Sports Engineering Association conference
Norris, M; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC;
2016 World Scientific Congress of Golf VII
Campbell, MJ; Moran, A; Bargary, N; Surmon, S; Bressan, L; Kenny, IC;
Proceedings of the 4th international conference on ambulatory monitoring of physical activity and movement ICAMPAM
Healy, R; Whelan, N; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ;
Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Sympisium Jyväskylä
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Norris, M; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
2015 GAA Games Development Conference
Tighe, A; Kenny, IC;
2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Norris, M; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
Proceedings of the 4th International Scientific Student Conference in Kinanthropology
O'Donovan, N; Tindall, D; Kenny, IC;
2015 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Healy, R; Kenny, I; Harrison, A;
Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Symposium Jyväskylä
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Whelan, N; Healy, R; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Conference
Clarke, S; Kenny, IC; Harrison, D;
Proceedings of the 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, IC; Sherwin, I
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Conference
Clarke, S; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Clarke, S; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ
2015 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Beattine, K; Lyons, M; Carson, B; Kenny, I;
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Healy, R; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ
16th International Symposium: Combined Endurance and Strength Training for Physical Fitness and Sports Performance: From Science to Practice
Beattie, K., Carson, B.P., Lyons, M. and Kenny, I.C.
Proceedings of the 2015 International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Conference
Norris, M; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
2014 NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association International Conference
Beattie K; Carson BP; Lyons M; Kenny IC;
Proceedings of the 2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker CB; Anderson R; Kenny IC
2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker, CB; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC;
2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Bolger, R; Kenny, IC; Lyons, M; Harrison, AJ
2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Beattie, K; Kenny, IC; Lyons, M; Carson, B
Proceedings of the 2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Healy R; Howard R; Kenny IC; Harrison AJ
2014 Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Research Forum
Furlong, LA; Rundle, S; Hallissey, M; Tucker, C; Kenny, IC;
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Students Conference 2014
Browne, P; Tucker, C; Kenny, IC
Proceedings of the 2014 University Hospital Limerick Research Symposium
Norris, M; Anderson, R; Kenny, I;
2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Norris, M; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC
Proceedings of the 2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Moriarty T; Kenny IC
Proceedings of the 2014 University Hospital Limerick Research Symposium
Kenny, I; Clarke, S; Harrison, A;
Proceedings of the 2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker CB; Anderson R; Kenny IC
2014 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Healy, R; Howard, R; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ
2nd Annual Limerick Postgraduate Conference 2013
Blake, E.; Kenny, I. C.
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciecnes (BASES) Conference 2013
Campbell, N. J.; Moran, A. P.; Kenny, I. C.
2013 British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Sherwin, I. and Kenny, I.C.
2013 University Hospital Limerick Inaugural Research Symposium
Kenny, I.C., Madden, D., Downey, J., Murray P., Campbell J. and Breen, S.
2012 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Norris, M; Breen, S; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC
2012 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Norris, M; Breen, S; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC
Anterior Knee Pain in Competitive Cyclists
Kennedy, T,Rowan, F,Condon, F,Kenny, I,Anderson, R,Dunne, C
2012 British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Biomechanics Interest Group Conference (BASES BIG)
Kenny, IC; Madden, D; Downey, J; Murray, P; Campbell, J; Breen, S
2012 British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Biomechanics Interest Group Conference (BASES BIG)
Tucker, C; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R
2011 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, IC; Wu, C; McEvot, J
2011 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker, CB; Anderson, R; Kenny, IC
8th International Sports Engineering Conference
Tucker, CB; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R
2010 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
O Caireallain, A; Kenny, IC
2010 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, IC; Anderson, R
2010 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Anderson, R; Kenny, IC; Tucker, CB; O'Halloran, J
Development of a large-scale golfer computer model to study swing kinematics
Tucker, CB; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R
ENGINEERING OF SPORT 8: ENGINEERING EMOTION - 8TH CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION (ISEA)
DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2010.04.176
28th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports
Breen, S. Harrison, A.J. & Kenny, I.C.
27th 2009 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, I.C. & Jeyaram, S.P.
2009 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, IC; MacNamara, A; Shafat, A; Dunphy, O; Murphy, S; O'Connor, K; Waldron, G
27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker, C., Kenny, I.C., Byrne, D.J. & Anderson, R.
27th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, I.C., MacNamara, A., Shafat, A., Dunphy, O., Murphy, S., O¿Connor, K., Ryan, T. & Waldron G.
The 27th International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sport
Tucker C, Kenny IC, Byrne DJ, & Anderson R
2009 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Kenny, IC; Jeyaram, SP
2009 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Tucker, CB; Kenny, IC; Byrne, D; Anderson, R
26th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports
Byrne D.J. & kenny I.C.
7th International Sports Engineering Conference
Kenny I.C., Wallace E.S. & Otto S.R.
7th International Sports Engineering Conference
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
2008 International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference
Byrne, D; Kenny, IC
ENGINEERING OF SPORT 7, VOL 1
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
6th International Sports Engineering Conference
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Brown, D; Otto, SR
6th International Sports Engineering Conference
Kenny I.C., Wallace E.S., Brown D. & Otto S.R.
2005 Annual Conference of the Exercise and Sport Sciences Association of Ireland
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Brown, D; Otto, SR
2005 Annual Conference of the Exercise & Sport Sciences Association of Ireland
Kenny I.C., Wallace E.S., Brown D. & Otto S.R.
Other Journal
Influence of ankle taping on dynamic balance performance
Kenny, IC; Wu, C; McEvoy, J
Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences
Other Publication
SPRINTING PERFORMANCE AND RESISTANCE-BASED TRAINING INTERVENTIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Bolger, R,Lyons, M,Harrison, AJ,Kenny, IC
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
The Effect of Strength Training on Performance in Endurance Athletes
Beattie, K,Kenny, IC,Lyons, M,Carson, BP
Sports Medicine
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-014-0157-y
Is running really good for you?
Costello J; Kenny IC
Comparison of swing patterns for high and low handicap golfers
Byrne, D; Kenny, IC
Prophylactic ankle tape influence on dynamic exercise performance
Kenny, IC; Jeyaram, SP
The effect of anxiety on golf putting variability
Kenny, IC; MacNamara, A; Shafat, A; Dunphy, O; Murphy, S; O'Connor, K; Ryan, T; Waldron, G
Modelling the biomechanical effects of club head mass on the gold drive
Tucker, C; Kenny, IC; Byrne, DJ; Anderson, R
Musculoskeletal computer simulation of the golf drive
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Brown, D; Otto, SR
Peer Reviewed Journal
Reactive Strength Index: A Poor Indicator of Reactive Strength?
Healy, R;Kenny, IC;Harrison, AJ
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2017-0511
Recreational runners stride interval and cadence variability: A half and full marathon comparison [under review]
Norris, M; Amado, A; Hamill, J; Kenny, IC; Anderson, R;
Journal Of Sports Sciences
Is movement and coordination variability during a dynamic movement task affected by gender? Implications for variations in ACL injury rates [under review]
Clarke, S; Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Biomechanics
The Relationship Between Maximal Strength and Reactive Strength
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Kenny, IC
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0216
Velocity based training: Validity of monitoring devices to assess mean concentric velocity in a multi joint bench press exercise
McGrath, G; Flanagan, E; O'Donovan, P; Collins, DJ; Kenny, IC
Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning
The Effect of Maximal- and Explosive-Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Cyclists
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Kenny, IC
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0015
Putting movement and performance outcome using standard, belly and long putters
Sherwin, IA,Kenny, IC
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
DOI: 10.1177/1747954117717880
The effect of strength training on performance indicators in distance runners
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Rossiter, A,Kenny, IC
Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association
Performance Effects of Repetition Specific Gluteal Activation Protocols on Acceleration in Male Rugby Union Players
Barry, L,Kenny, I,Comyns, T
Journal Of Human Kinetics
DOI: 10.1515/hukin-2016-0033
The Effect of Maximal- & Explosive-Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Cyclists [in press]
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Assessing Reactive Strength Measures in Jumping and Hopping Using the Optojump (TM) System
Healy, R,Kenny, IC,Harrison, AJ
Journal Of Human Kinetics
DOI: 10.1515/hukin-2016-0032
An insight into track and field coaches' knowledge and use of sprinting drills to improve performance
Whelan, N,Kenny, IC,Harrison, AJ
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
DOI: 10.1177/1747954116636716
Comparison of accelerometry stride time calculation methods
Norris, M,Kenny, IC,Anderson, R
Journal of biomechanics
DOI: 10.1016/j.jblomech.2016.05.029
Coaching sprinting: Expert coaches' perception of resistance-based training
Bolger, R,Lyons, M,Harrison, AJ,Kenny, IC
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
DOI: 10.1177/1747954116667113
The Relationship between Maximal-Strength and Reactive-Strength [in press]
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC;
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Putting movement and performance outcome using standard, belly and long putters [in press]
Sherwin, I; Kenny, I;
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
The Effects of a Low-Load Gluteal Warm-Up On Explosive Jump Performance
Comyns, T. M.; Kenny, I. C.; Scales, G.
Journal Of Human Kinetics
Drive Performance for Able-Bodied and Disabled Golfers
Kenny, IC,Campbell, MJ,Surmon, S,Bressan, L
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
Sprinting Performance and Resistance-Based Training Interventions: A Systematic Review
Bolger, R; Kenny, I; Lyons, M; Harrison, A;
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
Dynamic Knee Joint Mechanics after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Clarke, SB,Kenny, IC,Harrison, AJ
Medicine and science in sports and exercise
DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000389
Dynamic Knee Joint Mechanics after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Breen, S; Kenny, IC; Harrison, A.J.;
Medicine and science in sports and exercise
DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000389
Method analysis of accelerometers and gyroscopes in running gait: a systematic review
Norris, M., Anderson, R. and Kenny, I.C.
Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part P-Journal Of Sports Engineering and Technology
DOI: 10.1177/1754337113502472
The Effect of Strength Training on Performance in Endurance Athletes.
Beattie, K., Kenny, I.C., Lyons M. and Carson, B.P.
Sports Medicine
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-014-0157-y
PATRICK Watch, practice, perform, reward: meeting (special) learning needs
MacPhail, A,Campbell, M,Kenny, I,Tindall, D,Tannehill, D,Armour, K
Pedagogical Cases In Physical Education And Youth Sport
The Relationship between Neuromuscular Force-Velocity Characteristics and Performance Indicators in Competitive Distance Runners
Beattie, K., Carson, B.P., Lyons M. and Kenny, I.C.
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000612
Is outcome related to movement variability in golf?
Tucker, CB,Anderson, R,Kenny, IC
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2013.784350
Current golf performance literature and application to training
Sato, K., Kenny, I.C. and Dale, B.R.
Journal of Trainology
Is outcome related to movement variability in golf?
Tucker, C. B.; Anderson, R.; Kenny, I.C.
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2013.784350
Anterior knee pain in competitive cyclists
Kennedy, T., Rowan, F., Condon, F., Kenny, I., Anderson, R. and Dunne, C.
Irish journal of medical science
VALIDATION OF AN ELECTRONIC JUMP MAT TO ASSESS STRETCH-SHORTENING CYCLE FUNCTION
Kenny, IC,Caireallain, AO,Comyns, TM
Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318234ebb8
A method to quantify movement variability of highly skilled golfers performing driver swings
Tucker, CB; Anderson, R; Kenny IC
Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences
Reply to Glazier: oComment on 'Influence of shaft length on golf driving performance'o
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140902934852
Reply to Glazier: "Comment on `Influence of Shaft length on golf driving performance'"
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
Sports Biomechanics
Influence of shaft length on golf driving performance
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Otto, SR
Sports Biomechanics
DOI: 10.1080/14763140802233249
Segmental sequencing of kinetic energy in a computer simulated golf swing
Kenny, IC; McCloy, AJ; Wallace, ES
Sports Engineering
Validation of a full-body computer simulation of the golf driver for clubs of differing length
Kenny, IC; Wallace, ES; Brown, D; Otto, SR
The Engineering Of Sport
Determinants of success in the olympic decathlon: some statistical evidence
Kenny, IC; Sprevak, D; Sharp, CNC; Boreham, CAG
Journal Of Quantitative Analysis In Sports
Published Report
Out on a limb. PESS Sport Sciences support for amputee blade runner Simon Baker
Kenny, IC; Harrison, AJ, Carson, BP