Mark Lyons

Lecturer PhD, BSc

Contact Details

Course Director MSc Sports Performance
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences
Faculty of Education and Health Sciences
University of Limerick
V94 T9PX
T: +353 61 202819
E: mark.lyons@ul.ie
 
researcher

Biography

Dr. Mark Lyons joined the Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department in September 2011. His PhD explored the effects of moderate and high-intensity exercise on sports-related performance.

Mark currently teaches on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science and MSc in Sports Performance programmes, where his interests are broadly based in the areas of Strength and Conditioning and Sports Performance. Previously, Mark worked as a senior lecturer on undergraduate and post-graduate programmes at Newman University College, Birmingham, UK.          

Research Interests

Mark Lyons joined the Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department in September 2011. His PhD explored the effects of moderate and high-intensity exercise on sports-related performance. His research interests are:

- strength and conditioning
- fatigue effects on sports performance
- match demands in Gaelic Games 
- physical activity and obesity in youth.

Mark is a reviewer for a number of national and international journals including:

  • Acta Pediatrica
  • American Journal of Human Biology
  • European Journal of Sport Science
  • Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Sports Medicine and Doping Studies
  • Physiology & Behavior
  • Annals of Human Biology
  • International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology

 

    
                                                                
 
 

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
2009 'Positional differences in the kinanthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite British ice-hockey players'
Duncan, M. and Lyons, M. (2009) 'Positional differences in the kinanthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite British ice-hockey players' In: Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research. New York: Nova Publishers. [Details]
2009 'Multi-Component Training for Gaelic Games: A Case Study on a County-Level Gaelic Football Player'
Lyons, M. and Duncan, M. (2009) 'Multi-Component Training for Gaelic Games: A Case Study on a County-Level Gaelic Football Player' In: Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research. New York: Nova Publishers. [Details]
2010 'Anthropometric profiles of elite junior ice-hockey players'
Hankey, J., Lyons, M. and Duncan, M.J. (2010) 'Anthropometric profiles of elite junior ice-hockey players' In: Trends in Human Performance Research. New York: Nova Publishers. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
2009
Mike Duncan & Mark Lyons (Ed.). (2009) Advances in Strength and Conditioning Research. New York: Nova Publishers. [Details]
2010
Mike Duncan & Mark (Ed.). (2010) Trends in Human Performance Research. New York: Nova Publishers. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
2019 'The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system'
Yeomans, C;Kenny, IC;Cahalan, R;Warrington, GD;Harrison, AJ;Hayes, K;Lyons, M;Campbell, MJ;Glynn, LG;Comyns, TM (2019) 'The design, development, implementation and evaluation of IRISweb; A rugby-specific web-based injury surveillance system'. Physical Therapy In Sport, 35 :79-88 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Age-Group Differences in the Performance of Selected Tests of Physical Function and Association With Lower Extremity Strength'
Francis, P;Mc Cormack, W;Lyons, M;Jakeman, P (2019) 'Age-Group Differences in the Performance of Selected Tests of Physical Function and Association With Lower Extremity Strength'. Journal Of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 42 :1-8 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'A Review of the Game-Based Approaches to Coaching Literature in Competitive Team Sport Settings'
Kinnerk, P;Harvey, S;MacDonncha, C;Lyons, M (2018) 'A Review of the Game-Based Approaches to Coaching Literature in Competitive Team Sport Settings'. Quest, 70 :401-418 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Association of Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms: Meta-analysis and Meta-regression Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials'
Gordon BR;McDowell CP;Hallgren M;Meyer JD;Lyons M;Herring MP; (2018) 'Association of Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms: Meta-analysis and Meta-regression Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials'. Jama Psychiatry, 75 (6) [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union'
Yeomans C;Comyns TM;Cahalan R;Warrington GD;Harrison AJ;Hayes K;Lyons M;Campbell MJ;Kenny IC; (2018) 'Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union'. Physical Therapy In Sport : Official Journal Of The Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists In Sports Medicine, 33 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'DRY-LAND RESISTANCE TRAINING PRACTICES OF ELITE SWIMMING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES'
Crowley, E;Harrison, AJ;Lyons, M (2018) 'DRY-LAND RESISTANCE TRAINING PRACTICES OF ELITE SWIMMING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 32 :2592-2600 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis'
Yeomans, C. and Kenny, I.C. and Cahalan, R. and Warrington, G.D. and Harrison, A.J. and Hayes, K. and Lyons, M. and Campbell, M.J. and Comyns, T.M. (2018) 'The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis'. Sports Medicine, :1-12 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2018 'Examining the association of injury with the Functional Movement Screen and Landing Error Scoring System in military recruits undergoing 16 weeks of introductory fitness training'
Everard, E;Lyons, M;Harrison, AJ (2018) 'Examining the association of injury with the Functional Movement Screen and Landing Error Scoring System in military recruits undergoing 16 weeks of introductory fitness training'. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport, 21 :569-573 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms-Reply'
Gordon BR;Lyons M;Herring MP; (2018) 'Efficacy of Resistance Exercise Training With Depressive Symptoms-Reply'. Jama Psychiatry, 75 (10) [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Examining the relationship between the functional movement screen and the landing error scoring system in an active male collegiate population'
Everard, EM,Harrison, AJ,Lyons, M (2017) 'Examining the relationship between the functional movement screen and the landing error scoring system in an active male collegiate population'. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 31 :1265-1272 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'Running and Metabolic Demands of Elite Rugby Union Assessed Using Traditional, Metabolic Power, and Heart Rate Monitoring Methods'
Dubois, R,Paillard, T,Lyons, M,McGrath, D,Maurelli, O,Prioux, J (2017) 'Running and Metabolic Demands of Elite Rugby Union Assessed Using Traditional, Metabolic Power, and Heart Rate Monitoring Methods'. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16 :84-92 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'The impact of resistance training on swimming performance: A systematic review'
Crowley, E., Harrison, A.J. and Lyons, M. (2017) 'The impact of resistance training on swimming performance: A systematic review'. Sports Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
2017 'The effect of strength training on performance indicators in distance runners'
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Rossiter, A,Kenny, IC (2017) 'The effect of strength training on performance indicators in distance runners'. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 31 :9-23 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'The Effect of Maximal- and Explosive-Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Cyclists'
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Kenny, IC (2017) 'The Effect of Maximal- and Explosive-Strength Training on Performance Indicators in Cyclists'. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 :470-480 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'The Relationship Between Maximal Strength and Reactive Strength'
Beattie, K,Carson, BP,Lyons, M,Kenny, IC (2017) 'The Relationship Between Maximal Strength and Reactive Strength'. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 :548-553 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Measurement of maximal isometric torque and muscle quality of the knee extensors and flexors in healthy 50-to 70-year-old women'
Francis, P,Toomey, C,Mc Cormack, W,Lyons, M,Jakeman, P (2017) 'Measurement of maximal isometric torque and muscle quality of the knee extensors and flexors in healthy 50-to 70-year-old women'. Clinical Physiology And Functional Imaging, 37 :448-455 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'The effects of resistance exercise training on anxiety: A meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials'
Gordon, B.R., McDowell, C.P., Lyons, M. & Herring, M.P. . (2017) 'The effects of resistance exercise training on anxiety: A meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials'. Sports Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Measurement of muscle health in aging'
Francis, P,Lyons, M,Piasecki, M,Mc Phee, J,Hind, K,Jakeman, P (2017) 'Measurement of muscle health in aging'. Biogerontology, 18 :901-911 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Twelve weeks' progressive resistance training combined with protein supplementation beyond habitual intakes increases upper leg lean tissue mass, muscle strength and extended gait speed in healthy older women'
Francis, P,Mc Cormack, W,Toomey, C,Norton, C,Saunders, J,Kerin, E,Lyons, M,Jakeman, P (2017) 'Twelve weeks' progressive resistance training combined with protein supplementation beyond habitual intakes increases upper leg lean tissue mass, muscle strength and extended gait speed in healthy older women'. Biogerontology, 18 :881-891 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'Muscle strength can better differentiate between gradations of functional performance than muscle quality in healthy 50–70 y women'
Francis, P. and McCormack, W. and Toomey, C. and Lyons, M. and Jakeman, P. (2017) 'Muscle strength can better differentiate between gradations of functional performance than muscle quality in healthy 50–70 y women'. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 21 (6) [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Examining the relationship between the functional movement screen and the landing error scoring system in an active, male collegiate population'
Everard E.;Harrison A.;Lyons M. (2017) 'Examining the relationship between the functional movement screen and the landing error scoring system in an active, male collegiate population'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 31 (5):1265-1272 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Running and metabolic demands of elite rugby union assessed using traditional, metabolic power, and heart rate monitoring methods'
Dubois R.;Paillard T.;Lyons M.;McGrath D.;Maurelli O.;Prioux J. (2017) 'Running and metabolic demands of elite rugby union assessed using traditional, metabolic power, and heart rate monitoring methods'. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 16 (1):84-92 [Details]
2017 'Muscle strength can better differentiate between gradations of functional performance than muscle quality in healthy 50-70 y women'
Francis, P,McCormack, W,Toomey, C,Lyons, M,Jakeman, P (2017) 'Muscle strength can better differentiate between gradations of functional performance than muscle quality in healthy 50-70 y women'. Brazilian Journal Of Physical Therapy, 21 :457-464 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2016 'Coaching sprinting: Expert coaches' perception of resistance-based training'
Bolger, R,Lyons, M,Harrison, AJ,Kenny, IC (2016) 'Coaching sprinting: Expert coaches' perception of resistance-based training'. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 11 :746-754 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Tracking the Commute Home From School Utilizing GPS and Heart Rate Monitoring: Establishing the Contribution to Free-Living Physical Activity'
Collins, P,Al-Nakeeb, Y,Lyons, M (2015) 'Tracking the Commute Home From School Utilizing GPS and Heart Rate Monitoring: Establishing the Contribution to Free-Living Physical Activity'. Journal Of Physical Activity & Health, 12 :155-162 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2015 'Match-play demands of elite youth gaelic football using global positioning system tracking'
Reilly B.;Akubat I.;Lyons M.;Collins D. (2015) 'Match-play demands of elite youth gaelic football using global positioning system tracking'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 29 (4):989-996 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'An Investigation into the Lifestyle, Health Habits and Risk Factors of Young Adults'
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Dodd, L. and Al-Nuaim, A. (2015) 'An Investigation into the Lifestyle, Health Habits and Risk Factors of Young Adults'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 12 :4380-4394 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Match-play demands of elite youth Gaelic Football using global positioning system tracking'
Reilly, B,Akubat, I,Lyons, M,Collins, DK (2015) 'Match-play demands of elite youth Gaelic Football using global positioning system tracking'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 29 :989-996 [Details]
2015 'Sprinting Performance and Resistance-Based Training Interventions: A Systematic Review'
Bolger, R; Kenny, I; Lyons, M; Harrison, A; (2015) 'Sprinting Performance and Resistance-Based Training Interventions: A Systematic Review'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, [Details]
2014 '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. (2014) 'The Relationship between Neuromuscular Force-Velocity Characteristics and Performance Indicators in Competitive Distance Runners'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 28 (11) [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Anthropometric and Lifestyle Characteristics of Active and Inactive Saudi and British Adolescents'
Duncan, M.J., Al-Hazzaa, H.M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Al-Sobayel, H.I., Abahussain, N.A., Musaiger, A.O., Lyons, M., Collins, P. and Nevill, A. (2014) 'Anthropometric and Lifestyle Characteristics of Active and Inactive Saudi and British Adolescents'. American Journal Of Human Biology, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'The Effect of Strength Training on Performance in Endurance Athletes'
Beattie, K., Kenny, I.C., Lyons M. and Carson, B.P. (2014) 'The Effect of Strength Training on Performance in Endurance Athletes'. Sports Medicine, 44 (6):845-865 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'A cluster analysis of lifestyle and health habits of youth from two geographically and culturally diverse countries'
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Dodd, L., Lyons, M., Collins, P. and Al Nuaim, A.A. (2014) 'A cluster analysis of lifestyle and health habits of youth from two geographically and culturally diverse countries'. Preventive Medicine, 4 :193-203 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Health Behaviors between Saudi and British Adolescents Living in Urban Areas: Gender by Country Analyses'
Al-Hazzaa, HM,Al-Nakeeb, Y,Duncan, MJ,Al-Sobayel, HI,Abahussain, NA,Musaiger, AO,Lyons, M,Collins, P,Nevill, A (2013) 'A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Health Behaviors between Saudi and British Adolescents Living in Urban Areas: Gender by Country Analyses'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 10 :6701-6720 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'The Effect of Moderate and High-Intensity Fatigue on Groundstroke Accuracy in Expert and Non-Expert Tennis Players'
Lyons, M,Al-Nakeeb, Y,Hankey, J,Nevill, A (2013) 'The Effect of Moderate and High-Intensity Fatigue on Groundstroke Accuracy in Expert and Non-Expert Tennis Players'. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 12 :298-308 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'The effect of exercise intensity on coincidence anticipation performance at different stimulus speeds'
Duncan, M,Smith, M,Lyons, M (2013) 'The effect of exercise intensity on coincidence anticipation performance at different stimulus speeds'. European Journal of Sport Science, 13 :559-566 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'The effect of moderate and high-intensity fatigue on groundstroke accuracy in expert and non-expert tennis players'
Lyons M.;Al-Nakeeb Y.;Hankey J.;Nevill A. (2013) 'The effect of moderate and high-intensity fatigue on groundstroke accuracy in expert and non-expert tennis players'. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 12 (2):298-308 [Details]
2006 'Performance of soccer passing skills under moderate and high intensity localized muscle fatigue'
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Nevill, A.M. (2006) 'Performance of soccer passing skills under moderate and high intensity localized muscle fatigue'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, [Details]
2006 'Performance of soccer passing skills under moderate and high-intensity localized muscle fatigue'
Lyons, M,Al-Nakeeb, Y,Nevill, A (2006) 'Performance of soccer passing skills under moderate and high-intensity localized muscle fatigue'. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 20 :197-202 [Details]
2006 'Body fatness and physical activity levels of young children'
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Duncan, M., Lyons, M. and Woodfield, L. (2006) 'Body fatness and physical activity levels of young children'. Annals of Human Biology, 34 (1):1-12 [Details]
2006 'The impact of moderate and high intensity total body fatigue on passing accuracy of experienced and novice basketball players'
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Nevill, A.M. (2006) 'The impact of moderate and high intensity total body fatigue on passing accuracy of experienced and novice basketball players'. Journal Of Sports Science And Medicine, 5 :215-227 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2007 'Pedometer determined physical activity levels in primary school children from central England'
Duncan, M.J, Al-Nakeeb, Y., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2007) 'Pedometer determined physical activity levels in primary school children from central England'. Preventive Medicine, 45 :416-420 [Details]
2008 'Post-exercise coincidence anticipation in expert and novice Gaelic games players: the effects of exercise intensity'
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Nevill, A.M. (2008) 'Post-exercise coincidence anticipation in expert and novice Gaelic games players: the effects of exercise intensity'. European Journal of Sport Science, 8 (4):205-216 [Details]
2008 'Ambulatory physical activity in British children'
Duncan, M.J., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2008) 'Ambulatory physical activity in British children'. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 1 (3):235-242 [Details]
2008 'Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in male basketball players'
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. and Nevill, A. (2008) 'Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in male basketball players'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 22 (4):1379-1381 [Details]
2008 'The effect of hiking poles on oxygen uptake, perceived exertion and mood state during a one hour uphill walk'
Duncan, M.J. and Lyons, M. (2008) 'The effect of hiking poles on oxygen uptake, perceived exertion and mood state during a one hour uphill walk'. Journal of Exercise Physiology - online, 11 (3):20-25 [Details]
2009 'Placebo effects of caffeine on short-term resistance exercise to failure'
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. and Hankey, J. (2009) 'Placebo effects of caffeine on short-term resistance exercise to failure'. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 4 :244-253 [Details]
2010 'Comparisons between peak power prediction equations in adolescent female basketballers'
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. Hankey, J. & Woodfield, L. (2010) 'Comparisons between peak power prediction equations in adolescent female basketballers'. Journal of Sports Therapy, 3 (3):10-12 [Details]
2012 'Obesity, physical activity and sedentary behavior amongst British and Saudi youth: A cross-cultural study'
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Collins, P., Al Nuaim, A.A., Al-Hazzaa, H.M., Duncan, M.J. and Nevill A. (2012) 'Obesity, physical activity and sedentary behavior amongst British and Saudi youth: A cross-cultural study'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 9 :1490-1506 [Details]
2012 'Peak power prediction in junior basketballers: Comparing linear and allometric models'
Duncan, M.J., Hankey, J., Lyons, M., James, R. and Nevill, A. (2012) 'Peak power prediction in junior basketballers: Comparing linear and allometric models'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 27 (3):597-603 [Details]
2012 'The effect of caffeine ingestion on field hockey skill performance following physical fatigue'
Duncan, M.J., Taylor, S. and Lyons, M. (2012) 'The effect of caffeine ingestion on field hockey skill performance following physical fatigue'. Research In Sports Medicine, 20 (1):25-36 [Details]
2012 'The prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviours relative to obesity among adolescents from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Rural versus urban variations'
Al Nuaim, A.A., Al-Nakeeb, Y. Lyons, M., Al-Hazzaa, H., Nevill, A., Collins, P. and Duncan, M.J. (2012) 'The prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviours relative to obesity among adolescents from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Rural versus urban variations'. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, :1-9 [Details]
2012 'The Impact of the Built Environment on Young People's Physical Activity Patterns: A Suburban-Rural Comparison Using GPS'
Collins, P,Al-Nakeeb, Y,Nevill, A,Lyons, M (2012) 'The Impact of the Built Environment on Young People's Physical Activity Patterns: A Suburban-Rural Comparison Using GPS'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 9 (9):3030-3050 [DOI] [Details]
2012 'The effect of exercise intensity on coincidence anticipation performance at different stimulus speeds'
Duncan, M.J., Smith, M. and Lyons, M. (2012) 'The effect of exercise intensity on coincidence anticipation performance at different stimulus speeds'. European Journal of Sport Science, [Details]
2012 'The effect of moderate and high-intensity fatigue on groundstroke accuracy in expert and non-expert players'
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Hankey, J. and Nevill, A.M. (2012) 'The effect of moderate and high-intensity fatigue on groundstroke accuracy in expert and non-expert players'. Journal Of Sports Science And Medicine, [Details]
2013 'A cross-cultural comparison of lifestyle habits between Saudi and British adolescents: Gender by country differences'
Al-Hazzaa, H.M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Duncan, M.J., Al-Sobayel, H.I., Abahussain, N.A., Musaiger, A.O., Lyons, M., Collins, P., Nevill, A. (2013) 'A cross-cultural comparison of lifestyle habits between Saudi and British adolescents: Gender by country differences'. International Journal Of Behavioral Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Peak power prediction in junior basketballers: Comparing linear and allometric models'
Duncan, MJ,Hankey, J,Lyons, M,James, RS & Nevill, AM (2013) 'Peak power prediction in junior basketballers: Comparing linear and allometric models'. Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research, 27 :597-603 [DOI] [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
2017 'Age-group differences in the performance of selected tests of physical function and association with lower extremity strength'
Francis, P., Mc Cormack, W., Lyons, M., & Jakeman, P. (2017) 'Age-group differences in the performance of selected tests of physical function and association with lower extremity strength' The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, . [Details]
2017 'Voluntary contractile rate of torque development in healthy older women: Measurement of, association with functional tasks and response to intervention'
Francis, P., Mc Cormack, W., Lyons, M., & Jakeman, P. (2017) 'Voluntary contractile rate of torque development in healthy older women: Measurement of, association with functional tasks and response to intervention' Advances in Skeletal Muscle Function Assessment, 1 (1) :23-30. [Details]
2007 '‘You have to do it rather than being in a class and just listening’ The impact of problem-based learning on the student experience in sports and exercise biomechanics'
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. and Al-Nakeeb Y. (2007) '‘You have to do it rather than being in a class and just listening’ The impact of problem-based learning on the student experience in sports and exercise biomechanics' Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and, Tourism Education, 6 (1) :71-80. [Details]
2008 'Using enquiry-based learning in Sports and Exercise Sciences: A case study from exercise Biomechanics'
Duncan, M.J. and Lyons, M. (2008) 'Using enquiry-based learning in Sports and Exercise Sciences: A case study from exercise Biomechanics' Practice and Evidence of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 3 (1) :43-56. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
2017 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Crowley, E., Harrison, A.J. and Lyons, M. (2017) The effects of resistance training on swimming performance and technical parameters 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science Ruhr, Germany, [Details]
2017 2017 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine®, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and the Brain
Gordon, B.R., Lyons, M., Herring, M.P. (2017) The effect of resistance exercise training on anxiety symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis 2017 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine®, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise and the Brain [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 4th Annual All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences, Physical Activity and Physical Education
Crowley, E., Harrison, D. & Lyons, M. (2017) The impact of resistance training on swimming performance: A systematic review 4th Annual All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences, Physical Activity and Physical Education [Details]
2017 11th ICCE Global Coach Conference – ‘Challenging Sport Coaching Frontiers: The Role of Sport Science and Technology’
Kinnerk, P., Harvey, S., MacDonncha, C. & Lyons, M. (2017) A review of game-based approaches in competitive team sports 11th ICCE Global Coach Conference – ‘Challenging Sport Coaching Frontiers: The Role of Sport Science and Technology’ [Details]
2016 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) Optimal training load for developing muscular power 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science Vienna, Austria, [Details]
2016 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Everard, E., Harrison, D., Lyons, M. (2016) Examining the reliability of the 100 point functional movement screen scoring system 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science Vienna, Austria, [Details]
2015 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. (2015) Pre-season strength training in distance runners: Physiological, strength & body composition adaptations 16th International Symposium: Combined Endurance and Strength Training for Physical Fitness and Sports Performance: From Science to Practice Jyväskylä, Finland, [Details]
2015 Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Symposium Jyväskylä
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC; (2015) Pre-season strength training in distance runners: Physiology, Strength & Body Composition Adaptations Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Symposium Jyväskylä [Details]
2015 Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Sympisium Jyväskylä
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC; (2015) Pre-season strength training in distance runners: physiology, strength & body composition adaptations Proceedings of the 2015 16th International Sympisium Jyväskylä [Details]
2015 Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Dodd, L. and Al-Nuaim, A. (2015) A cluster analysis of health risk factors among young adults in Qatar Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference [Details]
2015 14th FEPSAC Congress
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Dodd, L. and Al-Nuaim, A. (2015) Lifestyle, health habits of young adults: a cluster analysis 14th FEPSAC Congress [Details]
2015 Active Healthy Aging Sports Science and Neuroscience Conference
Francis, P., Mc Cormack, W., Lyons M. and Jakeman P. (2015) Measurement of the ability to perform activities related to daily living in healthy older 50 – 70y adults Active Healthy Aging Sports Science and Neuroscience Conference Magdeburg, Germany, [Details]
2015 Proceedings of the 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC; (2015) Monitoring maximal and reactive strength in distance runners: A 40 week case study Proceedings of the 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference [Details]
2015 2015 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Beattine, K; Lyons, M; Carson, B; Kenny, I; (2015) The effect of strength training on body composition in distance runners 2015 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education [Details]
2015 Physiological Society Topic Meeting - 'Ageing and Degeneration: A Physiological Perspective'
Francis, P., Toomey, C., McCormack, W., Lyons, M. and Jakeman, P. (2015) Measurement of maximal isometric torque and muscle quality of the knee extensors and flexors in healthy 50 – 70y women Physiological Society Topic Meeting - 'Ageing and Degeneration: A Physiological Perspective' [Details]
2015 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference
Beattie, K; Carson, BP; Lyons, M; Kenny, IC; (2015) Monitoring maximal and reactive strength in distance runners: a 40 week case study 2015 UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) 11th Annual Conference [Details]
2015 Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium: Combined Endurance and Strength Training for Physical Fitness and Sports Performance: From Science to Practice
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M. (2015) The impact of neuromuscular fatigue on the anticipation of skilled and unskilled performers Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium: Combined Endurance and Strength Training for Physical Fitness and Sports Performance: From Science to Practice Jyväskylä, Finland, [Details]
2015 AIESEP Congress
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Dodd, L. and Al-Nuaim, A. (2015) Lifestyle, health habits of young adults: a cluster analysis AIESEP Congress [Details]
2015 BSRA Annual Scientific Meeting
Francis, P., Mc Cormack, W., Toomey, C., Norton, C., Saunders, J., Kerrins, E., Lyons M. & Jakeman, P. (2015) Progressive Resistance Training Combined with Adequate Protein Intake Increases Lean Tissue Mass, Strength and Performance in Healthy 50 – 70y Women BSRA Annual Scientific Meeting London, [Details]
2015 4th International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement
Powell, C., Donnelly, A.E., Lyons, M. and Anderson, R. (2015) An examination of the accuracy and reliability of three GPS devices 4th International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement [Details]
2015 2nd All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Lyons, M. and Carson, B.P. (2015) Conference Proceedings . In: Lyons, M. and Carson, B.P eds. 2nd All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education [Details]
2014 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Al Maadeed, A., Trad, W., Al Qahtani, A., Al Shammari, D., Al Ghanim, H., Ali, M., Eisss, L., Mansour, M. and Lyons, M. (2014) Lifestyle, health habits and risk factors among young adults at Qatar University 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2014 61st Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Dodd, L., Collins, P., Al-Nuaim, A., and Lyons, M. (2014) Lifestyle and health habits of youth from two geographically and culturally diverse countries 61st Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine [Details]
2014 2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Bolger, R; Kenny, IC; Lyons, M; Harrison, AJ (2014) Sprinting Performance and Resistance Based Training Interventions: A systematic review with meta-analysis 2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education [Details]
2014 Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte
Beattie K.;Carson B.;Lyons M.;Kenny I. (2014) The relationship between neuromuscular force-velocity characteristics and performance indicators in competitive distance runners Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte [Details]
2014 2014 NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association International Conference
Beattie K; Carson BP; Lyons M; Kenny IC; (2014) The Relationship between neuromuscular force-velocity characteristics and performance indicators in competitive distance runners 2014 NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association International Conference [Details]
2014 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Dodd, L., Collins, P., Al-Nuaim, A., and Lyons, M. (2014) Lifestyle and health habits of youth from two geographically and culturally diverse countries 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2014 2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Beattie, K; Kenny, IC; Lyons, M; Carson, B (2014) THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REACTIVE-STRENGTH AND ECONOMY IN COMPETITIVE DISTANCE RUNNERS 2014 All Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education [Details]
2014 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Lyons, M., Dunleavy, S., Dunphy, A., Cronin, G. and McLoughlin, D. (2014) FMS and injury in Gaelic Games and Rugby 19th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2014 IT Tralee FittSport Conference
Lyons, M. (2014) Specificity in strength and conditioning training IT Tralee FittSport Conference Tralee, [Details]
2013 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Dodd, L., Collins, P., Al-Nuaim, A., and Lyons, M. (2013) Dietary habits, body mass index and physical activity of British and Saudi Youth: A cross-cultural cluster analysis 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2013 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Al-Nuaim, A., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Lyons, M. (2013) Nutritional habits, physical activity, sedentary time and weight status of Saudi youth from rural and urban communities 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2013 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Collins, P., Al-Nakeeb, Y., and Lyons, M. (2013) Using GPS to track the commute home from school: Establishing the contribution to free-living physical activity 18th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2002 7th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., O Neill, S., Duncan, M. and Woodfield, L. (2002) The effect of localised muscle fatigue on the performance of gross and fine motor skills 7th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2003 8th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y. Lyons, M., Nevill, A.M., O Neill, S., Duncan, M. and Woodfield, L. (2003) Performance under high intensity localised muscle fatigue and total body fatigue 8th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2003 ECB Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket
Duncan, M., Hollyhead, S., Woodfield, L., Lyons, M. and Al-Nakeeb, Y. (2003) The anthropometric profile of elite county youth cricketers ECB Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket [Details]
2004 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Lyons, M. and Al-Nakeeb, Y. (2004) Performance of soccer passing skills under localised muscle fatigue 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2004 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Duncan, M., Myers, T., Griggs, G., Woodfield, L. and Dodd, L. (2004) Adiposity, health factors and coronary heart disease risk factors in a Higher Education Community 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2004 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Lyons, M. (2004) Kinesthesis and co-ordination under high intensity localised muscle fatigue 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2004 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Myers, T., Griggs, G, Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Duncan, M., Woodfield, L. and Dodd, L. (2004) Lifestyle and health habits of a Higher Education Community 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2004 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M. and Nevill A. M. (2004) The impact of localised muscle fatigue on proprioception at the elbow joint 9th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2005 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Nevill, A.M. and Duncan, M. (2005) The effects of fatigue on anticipation in low and high-skill performers 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2005 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Nevill, A.M. (2005) The impact of moderate and high intensity total body fatigue on passing accuracy of experienced and novice basketball players 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2005 2005 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M., Woodfield, L., Lyons, M., Dodd, L. and Al-Nakeeb, Y. (2005) Overweight prevalence in British schoolchildren from different ethnic groups 2005 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2005 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Lyons, M. (2005) Performance of a cognitive task following physical exertion 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2005 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Lyons, M. (2005) The effect of moderate and high intensity total body fatigue on concentration 10th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2005 2005 BASES Annual Conference
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Nevill, A. (2005) The effect of moderate and high intensity fatigue on coincidence anticipation in expert and novice Gaelic games players 2005 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2006 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Moreton, J. and Duncan, M.J. (2006) The effects of variability of practice on learning a novel motor skill 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2006 ICHPER Conference
Al-Nakeeb,Y., Duncan, M., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2006) Physical Activity and body fat of British school-children ICHPER Conference [Details]
2006 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Moreton, J., Duncan, M., Nevill, A.M. and James, C. (2006) The Effects of Audience and Competition on the Performance of a Novel Dart-Aiming Task 11th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2006 2006 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2006) Ambulatory physical activity levels in British children 2006 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2007 British Education Studies Association Annual Conference
Lyons, M., Duncan, M.J. and Al-Nakeeb, Y. (2007) Problem-based learning in Higher Education: Problem construction and student perceptions British Education Studies Association Annual Conference [Details]
2007 Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in adolescent basketballers
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. and Nevill, A.M. (2007) 2007 BASES Annual Conference Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in adolescent basketballers [Details]
2007 2007 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M. J. and Lyons, M. (2007) Physiological and perceptual responses to simulated hill walking with and without hiking poles 2007 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2007 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Collins, P. and Hankey, J. (2007) Revisiting Zajonc’s social facilitation theory and Bond’s self-presentation approach 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2007 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y. and Lyons, M. (2007) Performance of tasks with high demands on anticipation and concentration under various conditions of physical exertion 12th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2007 International Conference on Physical Activity and Obesity in Children
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Duncan, M. J., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2007) Physical activity and BMI in British children International Conference on Physical Activity and Obesity in Children [Details]
2007 2007 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M. J., Heseltine-James, C. and Lyons, M. (2007) Positional differences in the kinathropometric profiles of elite ice-hockey players 2007 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2007 3rd National Obesity and Health Conference
Duncan, M.J., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Woodfield, L. and Lyons, M. (2007) Physical activity and weight status in British children 3rd National Obesity and Health Conference [Details]
2007 12th European Sports Psychology Federation Congress
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Duncan, M., Nevill, A.M. and James, C. (2007) An examination of the self presentation approach and the drive theory of social facilitation 12th European Sports Psychology Federation Congress [Details]
2007 The Science, Learning and Teaching Conference
Duncan, M. J., Lyons, M. and Al-Nakeeb Y. (2007) Using problem-based learning to enhance the student experience in sports and exercise biomechanics The Science, Learning and Teaching Conference [Details]
2008 2008 BASES Annual Conference
Burgess, P., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Moreton, J., Hankey, J., Lyons, M. and Nevill, A.M. (2008) Psycho-physiological responses of team and individual performers during task and ego-oriented competition 2008 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2008 13th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Duncan, M., Woodfield, L., Lyons, M. and Dowdall, S. (2008) Environmental correlates, physical activity and body mass index of children 13th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2008 2008 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M.J., Lyons, M. and Hankey, J. (2008) Placebo effects of caffeine on resistance exercise performance 2008 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2008 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M. and Nevill, A.M. (2008) The impact of competition and the presence of others on performance 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine [Details]
2008 British Education Studies Association Annual Conference
Lyons, M. and Duncan, M. (2008) Problem-based learning in Higher Education: Problem construction and student perceptions British Education Studies Association Annual Conference [Details]
2009 2009 BASES Annual Conference
Hankey, J., Duncan, M.J. and Lyons, M. (2009) Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in adolescent ice-hockey players 2009 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2009 2009 BASES Annual Conference
Hankey, J., Duncan, M.J. and Lyons, M. (2009) Positional differences in the anthropometric profile of adolescent ice-hockey players 2009 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2010 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Duncan, M., Woodfield, L. and Lyons. M (2010) Environmental correlates, physical activity and BMI of young people 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health [Details]
2010 2010 BASES Annual Conference
Duncan, M.J., Taylor, S. and Lyons, M. (2010) The effect of caffeine ingestion on field hockey skill performance following high intensity physical fatigue 2010 BASES Annual Conference [Details]
2010 15th European College of Sports Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Collins, P., Hankey, J. and Woodfield, L. (2010) Using global positioning systems for monitoring and evaluating children’s physical activity in school: an exploratory study 15th European College of Sports Science [Details]
2010 15th European College of Sports Science
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Collins, P., Lyons, M., Hankey, J. and Woodfield, L. (2010) Children’s daily physical activity: built and social environmental influences 15th European College of Sports Science [Details]
2011 58th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Collins, P. and Hankey, J. (2011) Tracking physical activity patterns of young children by combining GPS and heart rate monitoring 58th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine [Details]
2011 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Hankey, J., Lyons, M. and Duncan, M.J. (2011) Evaluation of peak power prediction equations in adolescent basketball players 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2011 Satellite Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Collins, P. and Nevill, A. (2011) Physical activity patterns during recess & free-living time of young people from contrasting socio-economic backgrounds Satellite Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity [Details]
2011 2011 BASES Student Conference
Collins, P., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Nevill, A., and Lyons, M. (2011) The contribution of school commuting to young people’s total free-living physical activity levels in rural and suburban schools 2011 BASES Student Conference [Details]
2011 2011 Satellite Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Collins, P., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M. and Nevill, A. (2011) The impact of the built environment on the free-living physical activity of rural and suburban based adolescents 2011 Satellite Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity [Details]
2011 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science
Collins, P., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Nevill, A., and Lyons, M. (2011) Revisiting some methodological approaches of the use of GPS in measuring free-living physical activity of young people 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science [Details]
2011 58th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine
Lyons, M., Al-Nakeeb, Y., Hankey, J. and Nevill, A.M. (2011) Groundstroke accuracy under moderate and high-intensity fatigue in expert and non-expert tennis players 58th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine [Details]
2011 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
Hankey, J., Lyons, M. and Duncan, M.J. (2011) Physical fitness components associated with line drill performance in adolescent basketball players 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science [Details]
2012 59th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine
Al-Nakeeb, Y., Lyons, M., Al-Hazzaa, H. M., Al-Nuaim, A., Collins, P., Duncan, M.J., (2012) Cross-cultural differences in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity of British and Saudi youth 59th Annual Congress of the American College of Sports Medicine [Details]
2012 2012 British Psychological Society Annual Conference
Duncan, M.J., Smith, M. and Lyons, M. (2012) The effect of moderate and high-intensity exercise on coincidence anticipation performance: Is stimulus speed important? 2012 British Psychological Society Annual Conference [Details]
2013 BASES Annual Congress
Hankey, J., Minova, D., Lavery, J., Duncan, M. and Clarke, N. Lyons, M., (2013) Influence of fatigue on agility in rugby league players BASES Annual Congress [Details]
2013 The Institute of Physical Therapy & Applied Science Annual Conference
Francis, P., Mc Cormack, W., Lyons, M. and Jakeman, P. (2013) Establishing baseline strength values in healthy older Irish females The Institute of Physical Therapy & Applied Science Annual Conference [Details]
2013 BASES Student Conference
Reilly, B., Akubat, I., Lyons, M., Collins, K. and Tanton, J. (2013) Match demands of elite youth Gaelic Football BASES Student Conference [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
2018 European College of Sport Sciences Conference,
Kinnerk, P. Harvey, S., Kearney, P., MacDonnacha, C., & Lyons, M. (2018) Inter-county gaelic football coaches’ perceptions of their practice activities, session sequence and coaching behaviours. [Oral Presentation], European College of Sport Sciences Conference, Dublin, Ireland [Details]

Magazine Article

  Year Publication
2018 The Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Gordon, BR;McDowell, CP;Hallgren, M;Meyer, JD;Lyons, M;Herring, MP (2018) The Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. PHILADELPHIA: Meeting Abstract [Details]
2018 Prescription of Dry-land Resistance Training by Elite Swimming Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Crowley, E;Harrison, AJ;Lyons, M (2018) Prescription of Dry-land Resistance Training by Elite Swimming Strength and Conditioning Coaches. PHILADELPHIA: Meeting Abstract [Details]
2018 Injury Monitoring and Player Education, a Survey of Current Practices in Irish Amateur Rugby Union.
Yeomans, CA;Comyns, TM;Cahalan, R;Warrington, GD;Harrison, AJ;Hayes, K;Lyons, M;Campbell, MJ;Kenny, IC (2018) Injury Monitoring and Player Education, a Survey of Current Practices in Irish Amateur Rugby Union. PHILADELPHIA: Meeting Abstract [Details]
2017 The Effect of Resistance Exercise Training on Anxiety Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Gordon, BR,Lyons, M,Herring, MP (2017) The Effect of Resistance Exercise Training on Anxiety Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Meeting Abstract [DOI] [Details]

Reviews

  Year Publication
2018 The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Yeomans, C,Kenny, IC,Cahalan, R,Warrington, GD,Harrison, AJ,Hayes, K,Lyons, M,Campbell, MJ,Comyns, TM (2018) The Incidence of Injury in Amateur Male Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Reviews [DOI] [Details]
2017 The Impact of Resistance Training on Swimming Performance: A Systematic Review.
Crowley, E,Harrison, AJ,Lyons, M (2017) The Impact of Resistance Training on Swimming Performance: A Systematic Review. Reviews [DOI] [Details]
2017 The Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Gordon, BR,McDowell, CP,Lyons, M,Herring, MP (2017) The Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Reviews [DOI] [Details]
2015 Sprinting performance and resistance-based training interventions: A systematic review.
Bolger R.;Lyons M.;Harrison A.;Kenny I. (2015) Sprinting performance and resistance-based training interventions: A systematic review. Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Teaching Interests

Mark currently teaches on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science and MSc in Sports Performance programmes, where his interests are broadly based in the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Coaching Science and Sports Performance.  He is currently module leader for the following modules on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science:

SS4401 - Coaching Science and Performance 1
SS4402 - Exercise and Health Fitness 
SS4403 - Coaching Science and Performance 2
SS4404 - Coaching Science and Performance 3

Mark is currently module leader for the following modules on the MSc in Sports Performance:

SS6042 - Strength Sports
SS6033 - Strength and Conditioning
SS6003 - Professional Competencies (I)
SS6013 - Professional Competencies (II)
SS6023 - Professional Competencies (III)
 

Modules Taught

  Term (ID)) Title Link Subject
Autumn 2012 Coaching Science and Performance 2 SS4403
Autumn 2012 Coaching Science and Performance SS4401
Spring 2013 Exercise and Health Fitness SS4402
Spring 2013 Strength Sports SS6042
Spring 2013 Coaching Science and Performance 3 SS4404
Summer 2012 Professional Competencies (III) SS6023
Summer 2013 Professional Competencies (I) SS6003
Summer 2013 Strength and Conditioning SS6033
Summer 2013 Professional Competencies (II) SS6013