Dr Emma Beckman

Connick, Mark J., Beckman, Emma and Tweedy, Sean M. (2018). Evolution and development of best practice in paralympic classification. In Ian Brittain and Aaron Beacom (Ed.), The Palgrave handbook of paralympic studies (pp. 389-416) London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. doi:10.1057/978-1-137-47901-3_18

Macdonald, Doune, Beckman, Emma, Bailey, Don, Mallett, Cliff and Trost, Stewart (2014). JOSHUA Optimising assets: (dis)ability and the path to active participation. In Kathleen Armour (Ed.), Pedagogical cases in physical education and youth sport (pp. 211-221) Abingdon, Oxford, United Kingdom: Routledge.

Hogarth, Luke, Nicholson, Vaughan, Spathis, Jemima, Tweedy, Sean, Beckman, Emma, Connick, Mark, van de Vliet, Peter, Payton, Carl and Burkett, Brendan (2018) A battery of strength tests for evidence-based classification in Para swimming. Journal of Sports Sciences, . doi:10.1080/02640414.2018.1504606

Nicholson, Vaughan P., Spathis, Jemima G., Hogarth, Luke W., Connick, Mark J., Beckman, Emma M., Tweedy, Sean M., Payton, Carl J. and Burkett, Brendan J. (2018) Establishing the reliability of a novel battery of range of motion tests to enable evidence-based classification in Para Swimming. Physical Therapy in Sport, 32 34-41. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.021

Tweedy, Sean M., Connick, Mark J. and Beckman, Emma M. (2018) Applying scientific principles to enhance paralympic classification now and in the future: a research primer for rehabilitation specialists. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 29 2: 313-332. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.01.010

James, Lachlan P., Comfort, Paul, Suchomel, Timothy J., Kelly, Vincent G., Beckman, Emma M. and Haff, G. Gregory (2018) The impact of power clean ability and training age on adaptations to weightlifting-style training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 1. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002534

Tweedy, Sean M., Beckman, Emma M., Connick, Mark J., Geraghty, Timothy J., Theisen, Daniel, Perret, Claudio, Thompson, Walter R. and Vanlandewijck, Yves C. (2018) Correspondence re "evidence-based scientific exercise guidelines for adults with spinal cord injury: An update and new guideline". Spinal Cord, 56 4: 406-408. doi:10.1038/s41393-017-0052-0

James, Lachlan P., Haff, G. Gregory , Kelly, Vincent G. , Connick, Mark , Hoffman, Ben and Beckman, Emma M. (2017) The impact of strength level on adaptations to combined weightlifting, plyometric and ballistic training. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 28 5: 1494-1505. doi:10.1111/sms.13045

Connick, Mark J, Beckman, Emma, Vanlandewijck, Yves, Malone, Laurie A, Blomqvist, Sven and Tweedy, Sean M (2017) Cluster analysis of novel isometric strength measures produces a valid and evidence-based classification structure for wheelchair track racing. British journal of sports medicine, . doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097558

Beckman, Emma, Rossi, Tony, Hanrahan, Stephanie, Rynne, Steven and Dorovolomo, Jeremy (2017) The effectiveness of a cricket program for engaging people with a disability in physical activity in Fiji. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 65 2: 1-15. doi:10.1080/1034912X.2017.1363380

James, Lachlan P., Roberts, Llion A., Haff, G. Gregory, Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2017) The validity and reliability of a portable isometric mid-thigh clean pull. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31 5: 1378-1386. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000001201

Hanrahan, Stephanie, Rynne, Steven, Beckman, Emma and Rossi, Tony (2017) Participants’ physical activity levels and evaluations of a school sport programme in Papua New Guinea. European Physical Education Review, . doi:10.1177/1356336X17700164

Hyde, Alysha, Hogarth, Luke, Sayers, Mark, Beckman, Emma, Connick, Mark J., Tweedy, Sean and Burkett, Brendan (2016) The impact of an assistive pole, seat configuration and strength in Paralympic seated throwing. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 7: 977-983. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2016-0340

Beckman, E. M., Connick, M. J. and Tweedy, S. M. (2016) The 2016 Paralympic Games: a classification primer. Palaestra, 30 3: 16-20.

Connick, Mark, Beckman, Emma and Tweedy, Sean (2016) Advancing paralympic classification through science. Coaching Life, .

Beckman, Emma, Connick, Mark and Tweedy, Sean (2016) Assessing muscle strength for the purpose of classification in paralympic athletics: a review and recommendations. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 4: 391-396. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.08.010

James, Lachlan P., Robertson, Sam, Haff, G. Gregory, Beckman, Emma M. and Kelly, Vincent G. (2016) Identifying the performance characteristics of a winning outcome in elite mixed martial arts competition. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 3: 296-301. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.08.001

Emma M Beckman, Mark J Connick, Mike J McNamee, Richard Parnell and Sean M Tweedy (2016) Should Markus Rehm be permitted to compete in the long jump at the Olympic Games?. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51 14: 1048-1049. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096621

James, Lachlan P., Haff, G. Gregory, Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2016) Using the evidence available to inform practice and direct future research. Sports Medicine, 1-3. doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0599-5

James, Lachlan P., Haff, G.Gregory, Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2016) Towards a determination of the physiological characteristics distinguishing successful mixed martial arts athletes: a systematic review of combat sport literature. Sports Medicine, 46 10: 1525-1551. doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0493-1

Tweedy, Sean M., Beckman, Emma M., Johnston, Leanne M. and Connick, Mark J. (2016) Performance-focussed sport - An avenue to gold-medal clinical outcomes for people with neurological impairments?. Brain Impairment, 17 1: 99-110. doi:10.1017/BrImp.2016.5

Beckman, E. M., Connick, M. J. and Tweedy, S. M. (2016) How much does lower body strength impact Paralympic running performance?. European Journal of Sport Science, 16 6: 669-676. doi:10.1080/17461391.2015.1132775

James, Lachlan P., Beckman, Emma M., Kelly, Vincent G. and Haff, G. Gregory (2016) The neuromuscular qualities of higher and lower-level mixed martial arts competitors. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12 5: 612-620. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2016-0373

Tweedy, Sean, Beckman, Emma, Geraghty, Tim J., Theisen, Daniel, Perret, Claudio, Harvey, Lisa A. and Vanlandewijck, Yves C. (2016) Response to letter to the editor re: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Position Statement on Exercise and Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 5: 422-423. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.10.004

Tweedy, Sean M., Emma Beckman, Tim Geraghty, Daniel Theisen, Claudio Perret, Lisa A Harvey and Yves C Vanlandewijck (2016) Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) position statement on exercise and spinal cord injury. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 20 2: 108-115. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2016.02.001

Connick, Mark, Beckman, Emma, Deuble, Rebecca and Tweedy, Sean M. (2016) Developing tests of impaired coordination for Paralympic classification: normative values and test–retest reliability. Sports Engineering, 19 3: 147-154. doi:10.1007/s12283-016-0199-5

Connick, M. J., Beckman, E., Ibusuki, T., Malone, L. and Tweedy, S. M. (2015) Evaluation of methods for calculating maximum allowable standing height in amputees competing in Paralympic athletics. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 26 11: 1353-1359. doi:10.1111/sms.12586

Connick, Mark J., Beckman, Emma M. and Tweedy, Sean M. (2015) Relative age affects marathon performance in male and female athletes. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 14 3: 669-674.

Deuble, Rebecca L., Connick, Mark J., Beckman, Emma M., Abernethy, Bruce and Tweedy, Sean M. (2015) Using Fitts Law’ to detect intentional misrepresentation. Journal of Motor Behavior, 48 2: 164-171. doi:10.1080/00222895.2015.1058744

Connick, Mark. J., Beckman, Emma, Spathis, Jemima, Deuble, Rebecca and Tweedy, Sean M. (2015) How much do range of movement and coordination affect Paralympic sprint performance?. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47 10: 2216-2223. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000643

James, Lachlan P., Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2014) Review of the literature: high performance testing for the elite mixed martial artist. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 22 6: 55-66.

Spathis, Jemima Grace, Connick, Mark James, Beckman, Emma Maree, Newcombe, Peter Anthony and Tweedy, Sean Michael (2014) Reliability and validity of a talent identification test battery for seated and standing Paralympic throws. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33 8: 863-871. doi:10.1080/02640414.2014.969294

James, Lachlan P., Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2014) Injury risk management plan for volleyball. Sports Medicine, 44 9: 1185-1195. doi:10.1007/s40279-014-0203-9

Tweedy, Sean M., Beckman, Emma M. and Connick, Mark J. (2014) Paralympic classification: conceptual basis, current methods, and research update. PM and R: Paralympic Sports Medicine and Science, 6 8 (Supplement): S11-S17. doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.04.013

James, Lachlan P., Beckman, Emma and Kelly, Vincent G. (2014) The impact of prehabilitation on the development of strength and power in a block periodised training plan. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 22 1: 5-16.

Beckman, Emma M., Newcombe, Peter, Vanlandewijck, Yves, Connick, Mark J. and Tweedy, Sean M. (2014) Novel strength test battery to permit evidence-based paralympic classification. Medicine, 93 4: e31.1-e31.8. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000000031

James, Lachlan P., Kelly, Vincent G. and Beckman, Emma M. (2013) Periodization for mixed martial arts. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 35 6: 34-45. doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000017

Vanlandewijck, Yves, C., Verellen, Joeri, Beckman, Emma, Connick, Mark and Tweedy, Sean M. (2011) Trunk strength impact of track wheelchair start: Implications for classification. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43 12: 2344-2351. doi:10.1249/MSS.0b013e318223af14

Beckman, Emma M. and Tweedy, Sean M. (2009) Towards evidenced based classification in Paralympic athletics: Evaluating the valdity of activity limitation tests for use in classification of Paralympic running events. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43 13: 1067-1072. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2009.061804

James, Lachlan, Haff, G. Greg, Kelly, Vincent and Beckman, Emma (2017). A comparison of the anaerobic and endurance characteristics of higher- and lower-level MMA competitors. In: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, (). 12-15 July 2017.

James, Lachlan , Haff, G. Gregory , Kelly, Vincent and Beckman, Emma (2016). Towards a determination of the physiological characteristics distinguishing successful mixed martial arts athletes: a systematic review of combat sport literature.. In: Conference Proceedings. ESSA Research to practice 2016, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (139-139). 14-16 April 2016.

James, Lachlan, Robertson, Sam , Haff, G. Gregory , Kelly, Vincent and Beckman, Emma (2016). A technical analysis of elite mixed martial arts bouts. In: Conference Proceedings. ESSA Research to practice 2016, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, (138-138). 14-16 April 2016.

Spathis, Jemima, Emma Bartle, Emma Beckman, Emma Downie-Mewes, Anne Gilmore and Watson, Bernadette M. (2016). What impact does a structured IPE activity have on participants’ connection with other professions? An exploratory study. In: Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) 2016 conference, Perth, Australia, (). 19-23 March 2016.

Lane, M., Lennox, N., Van driel, M., Beckman, E., Mcpherson, L. and Ewin, M. (2013). What do adults with intellectual disability understand about their health and health needs? A focus group study. In: Australian Society for Intellectual Disability, Sydney , Australia, (). 6 - 8 November, 2013.

Beckman, E. M. and Tweedy, Sean (2008). Evaluating the validity of activity limitation tests for use in Paralympic classification. In: ICSEMIS Convention Program. ICSEMIS Pre-Olympic International Convention, Guangzhou, China, (2-2). 1-5 August 2008.

Rebecca Deuble, Mark Connick, Emma Beckman and Tweedy, Sean M. (2017): Maximal and sub-maximal movement times for a reciprocal tapping task, and associated Fitts' law data.. The University of Queensland. Dataset. doi:10.14264/uql.2017.778

Connick, Mark, Beckman, Emma and Tweedy, Sean (2016, September 09). It’s not easy keeping the Paralympics a level playing field, but the current system is the best there is. , .

Rynne, S. B., Beckman, E., Rossi, A. and Hanrahan, S. (2014) Examination of intervention effectiveness: Pacific Sport Partnership. Research report submitted to the International Cricket Council East Asia Pacific. : International Cricket Council East Asia Pacific

Emma Beckman (2010). Development and Evaluation of Assessment Methods to Permit Evidence-based Classification in Paralympic Athletics PhD Thesis, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland.

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