Dr Jonathan Connor ~ Lecturer
College of Healthcare Sciences
- About
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- Teaching
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- SP1001: Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise (Level 1; TSV)
- SP2010: Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control (Level 2; CNS & TSV)
- SP2200: Exercise and Sports Testing (Level 2; TSV)
- SP3008: Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology (Level 3; CNS & TSV)
- SP3015: Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control (Level 3; CNS & TSV)
- Research Disciplines
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Jonathan Connor joined JCU in 2018 as a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. Having completed his undergraduate degree with James Cook University, Jonathan also completed his Honours by examining anticipatory decision-making and eye-tracking in elite Rugby League players in 2013. Jonathan went on to work for Cricket Australia as a part of his PhD exploring the measurement and development of cricket batting expertise utilising a representative learning design approach, and completed this in 2018. Previously, Jonathan has held collaborative arrangements with Cricket Australia, Queensland Cricket, and the North Queensland Cowboys.
His areas of research interests include skill acquisition, talent identification and development, motor learning and coaching approaches. Currently conducting research exploring how manipulating individual constraints can impact motor control and decision-making skills within representative performance environments.
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Doma K, Devantier-Thomas B, Gahreman D and Connor J (in press) Selected root plant supplementation reduces indices of exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research,
- Ramachandran A, Singh U, Connor J and Doma K (in press) Biomechanical and physical determinants of bowling speed in cricket: a novel approach to systematic review and meta-analysis of correlational data. Sports Biomechanics,
- Doma K, Burt D and Connor J (2021) The acute effect of a multi-modal plyometric training session on field-specific performance measures. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 61 (7). pp. 889-906
- Doma K, Singh U, Boullosa D and Connor J (2021) The effect of branched-chain amino acid on muscle damage markers and performance following strenuous exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 46 (11). pp. 1303-1313
- Doma K, Gahreman D, Akhilesh R, Utkarsh S and Connor J (2021) The effect of leaf extract supplementation on exercise-induced muscle damage and muscular performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39 (17). pp. 1952-1968
- Doma K, Leicht A, Woods C, Harrison D, McGuckin T and Connor J (2021) Effect of exercise-induced muscle damage on bowling-specific motor skills in male adolescent cricketers. Sports, 9 (7).
- Doma K, Gahreman D and Connor J (2021) Fruit supplementation reduces indices of exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Sport Science, 21 (4). pp. 562-579
- Leicht A, Connor J, Conduit N, Vaquera A and Gomez M (2021) Impact of match type on exercise volume and intensity of semi-professional basketball referees during a competitive season. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 92 (4). pp. 843-850
- Muñoz-Galiano I, Connor J, Gomez Ruano M and Torres-Luque G (2021) Students' physical activity profiles according to children's age and parental educational level. Children, 8 (6).
- Nicholls A, Leicht A, Connor J, Halliday A and Doma K (2021) Convergent validity and reliability of a novel repeated agility protocol in junior rugby league players. F1000Research, 9.
- Simmons R, Doma K, Sinclair W, Connor J and Leicht A (2021) Acute effects of training loads on muscle damage markers and performance in semi?elite and elite athletes: a systematic review and meta?analysis. Sports Medicine, 51. pp. 2181-2207
- Connor J, Mann D, Gomez M, Leicht A and Doma K (2020) Performance advantages of left-handed cricket batting talent. Frontiers in Psychology, 11.
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 29+ research outputs authored by Dr Jonathan Connor from 2013 onwards.
- Current Funding
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Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
Australian Government Department of Defence Science and Technology - Land Division
Optimising concurrent cognitive and physical Training in military personnel (OptiTrain)
- Indicative Funding
- $248,573 over 2 years
- Summary
- The combination of different training types is common for athletes looking to improving fitness and performance however, this combination or `concurrent training? may impair overall training quality and adaptations. Using the theoretical basis of concurrent training, this project will clarify the effects of concurrent cognitive and physical training on cognitive and physical performance. Project outcomes will substantially aid in the development of appropriate training and maximization of performance for military personnel. This project is being conducted as part of the Human Performance Research network (HPRnet) program of studies.
- Investigators
- Anthony Leicht, Kenji Doma, Jonathan Connor and Anne Swinbourne (College of Healthcare Sciences)
- Keywords
- Military; Physical performance; Concurrent Training; Cognitive performance
Rugby Australia Ltd - Contract Research
Examining playing performance in Rugby Union via static and dynamic approaches
- Indicative Funding
- $49,750 over 3 years
- Summary
- Innovative technology within elite sport has provided high performance staff with an abundance of player and team performance metrics ? `big rugby data?. Despite the availability of this information, the crucial keys to match success in rugby union remain unknown, possibly due to the complexity of match play. This project will evaluate the complexity of elite rugby union matches by examining teams? performance via novel sport analytics considering static and dynamic approaches. Outcomes will identify the keys to success from a micro to macro level and assist coaching staff to optimise strategies for enhanced success within rugby union.
- Investigators
- Wade Sinclair, Anthony Leicht, Jonathan Connor and Miguel Gomez Ruano in collaboration with Mikaela Callinan (College of Healthcare Sciences)
- Keywords
- Athletes; Sports & Exercise; Analysis
National Rugby League - Rugby League Research Committee
Identifying the impact of cognitive fitness on decision-making capacity of elite NRL officials
- Indicative Funding
- $11,369 over 1 year
- Summary
- Officiating team sport matches requires engagement of complex physical and mental/cognitive processes. Superior cognitive fitness may assist with management of match stresses for greater decision-making. This project will: 1) identify the current cognitive fitness levels of elite NRL officials; and 2) examine the impact of cognitive and/or physical stress on elite NRL official?s decision-making proficiency; 3) clarify how cognitive fitness level moderates elite NRL officials? decision-making proficiency. This project will provide recommendations to enhance the decision-making capacity of elite NRL officials with reference to cognitive fitness.
- Investigators
- Jonathan Connor, Anthony Leicht, Anne Swinbourne, Kenji Doma and Wade Sinclair (College of Healthcare Sciences)
- Keywords
- referee; Elite Athlete; Rugby League; Decision Making
National Rugby League - Rugby League Research Committee
Identifying the impact of cognitive fitness on decision-making capacity of elite NRL officials
- Indicative Funding
- $11,369 over 1 year
- Summary
- Officiating team sport matches requires engagement of complex physical and mental/cognitive processes. Superior cognitive fitness may assist with management of match stresses for greater decision-making. This project will: 1) identify the current cognitive fitness levels of elite NRL officials; and 2) examine the impact of cognitive and/or physical stress on elite NRL official?s decision-making proficiency; 3) clarify how cognitive fitness level moderates elite NRL officials? decision-making proficiency. This project will provide recommendations to enhance the decision-making capacity of elite NRL officials with reference to cognitive fitness.
- Investigators
- Jonathan Connor, Anthony Leicht, Anne Swinbourne, Kenji Doma and Wade Sinclair (College of Healthcare Sciences)
- Keywords
- referee; Elite Athlete; Rugby League; Decision-making
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Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.
These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.
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- Examining playing performance in Rugby Union via static and dynamic approaches (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- The Validation of a Positional and Physiological Profile of Talented Male Junior Rugby Union Players in Australia (Masters , Primary Advisor)
- Investigating the Impact of Neuromuscular Fatigue and Exercise Induced Muscle Damage on Motor Skills (PhD , Primary Advisor)
- Influence of Various Athletic Movement tasks on Interlimb Asymetry in Team Sports Athletes (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
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