Adam Hawkey

Biographical Summary

Adam Hawkey is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Course Leader for the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Degree Programme. He is also the current Chair of the British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Biomechanics Interest Group (BIG), the biomechanics expert on the Editorial Advisory Board for The Sport and Exercise Scientist, and the Editor of the Journal of Sports Therapy (JST).

Adam’s primary research interests are focused on bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis through non-pharmacological interventions. Recently this has included investigating the development of whole body vibration (WBV) to increase bone mineral density. His research into WBV has now widened to exploring the potential role it may play in improving performance in elite, sub-elite and specialist populations. This has included him working with professional footballers, athletes, and astronauts.

The link with astronauts stems from Adam’s research experience with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Biomedical Task Group, where he investigated the effectiveness of current exercise training protocols for human space flight.

He has been a Scientific Advisor on human spaceflight issues to the National Space Centre and has consulted on a number of projects with the BBC, Endemol, Channel 5 and Sky on issues surrounding human performance and human spaceflight. Due to his extensive involvement and contribution to research and development in these areas, Adam was awarded a Fellowship of the British Interplanetary Society (BIS), the world’s longest established organisation devoted to astronautics and spaceflight.

Adam’s personal relationship with sport has principally involved athletics, football and basketball. He has competed, and won medals at regional, national and international level in both the 110m and 400m hurdles (including >10 county titles). He has also played football for Brighton Youth and basketball for the Brighton Cougars. In addition to these main sports, he has played cricket, table-tennis, and badminton up to county standard.

Teaching responsibilities

Adam leads all undergraduate and postgraduate teaching on biomechanics, in addition to some sports science modules. These include Biomechanics of Human Movement (4SR007), Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science Support (4SR005), Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (5SR008), Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (6SR001), Employability and Enterprise: Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (6SR006). Adam also supervises biomechanics projects and dissertations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Non teaching responsibilities

• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Course Leader: responsible for recruitment, retention and monitoring of the programme.
• Member of the Physiology, Performance and Health Research Cluster.
• Chair of the Performance section of the Physiology, Performance and Health Research Cluster.
• Department representative on the School Applied Research and Development (ARD) Committee.

Adam’s primary research interests are focused on bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis through non-pharmacological interventions, including exercise (most recently this has included investigating the development of WBV). His research into WBV now explores the performance enhancing effects in elite, sub-elite and specialist populations.

Qualifications

• 2003: Awarded MSc Biomechanics. University College Chichester (now University of Chichester.
• 2002: Awarded BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. University College Chichester (now University of Chichester.

Employment history

• Osteoporosis Specialist, BUPA Wellness
• Lecturer in Applied Sciences, University of East Anglia
• Sport and Exercise Programme Co-ordinator, Government Office of the South East
• Sport and Exercise Co-ordinator, YMCA England

Selected publications

Books, chapters and features in books

• Hawkey, A. (in press). The Ankle and Foot Region: in De Liva, R. and Ward, K., (eds) Routledge Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation. Routledge.
• Evans, K., Baker, J., and Hawkey, A. (in press). Methods of Assessment: in De Liva, R. and Ward, K., (eds) Routledge Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation. Routledge.

• Hawkey, A. (2012). Quantification, clarification and standardisation of whole body vibration. Journal of Sports Therapy, 5(1).
• Hawkey, A. (2011). Adding weight to the argument. Journal of Sports Therapy, 4(1).

Peer-reviewed publications

• Hawkey, A., Evans, R., and Nevill, A. (in review). Sport-specific performance improvements in semi-professional footballers following whole body vibration training. Journal of Sports Sciences.
• Hawkey, A., Morrison, D., Williams, D. and Nevill, A. (in review). Professional soccer goalkeepers’ jumping performance is enhanced following a whole body vibration training programme. Sports Biomechanics.
• Hawkey, A. (in review). Whole body vibration training improves muscular power in a recreationally active population. SportLogia.
• Hawkey, A. (in review). Good, good, good… good vibrations. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews.
• Hawkey, A., Lahart, I., and Nevill, A. (2012). Effects of limb dominance and ankle bracing on lateral peak impact forces and performance measures in basketball. Journal of Sports Therapy, 5(1): 33-40.
• Kumari, R., Wyon, M., Hawkey, A., and Metsios, G. (2011). Effects of vibration on disease activity scores in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a case study. Journal of Sports Therapy, 4(1): 30-33.
• Wyon, M., Guinan, D., and Hawkey, A. (2010). Whole body vibration training increases vertical jump height in a dance population. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(3): 866-870.
• Hawkey, A., Morrison, D., and Sangha, R. (2010). Effect of ankle taping and bracing on the performance of professional male soccer players. Journal of Sports Therapy, 2(1), 11-17. ·
• Hawkey, A. (2007). Low magnitude, high frequency signals may reduce bone loss during spaceflight. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 60: 278-284.
• Hawkey, A. (2006). Good Vibrations: Combating bone loss in space. Biologist, 53: 183-186.
• Hawkey, A. (2005). Physiological and biomechanical considerations for a human Mars mission. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 58, 117-130.
• Hawkey, A. (2004). Small step or giant leap? Human locomotion on Mars. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 57: 262-270.
• Hawkey, A. (2003). The importance of exercising in space. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, 28: 130-138.
• Hawkey, A. (2003). The physical price of a ticket into space. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, 56: 152-159.

• Hawkey, A. (in review). Understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (part 4): the efficacy of pharmacological interventions. Journal of Sports Therapy.
• Hawkey, A. (in press). Understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (part 3): identifying risk factors and lifestyle interventions. Journal of Sports Therapy.
• Hawkey, A. (2012). Understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (part 2): detecting and diagnosing the disease. Journal of Sports Therapy, 5(1): 7-14.
• Hawkey, A. (2011). Understanding the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (part 1): the structure of bone and the remodelling process. Journal of Sports Therapy, 4(1): 2-9.

• Hawkey, A., and Griffiths, K. (in press). Effects of age and whole body vibration training on jumping and range of motion in recreationally active females. Integrated Strength and Conditioning and Sports Therapy Research Symposium. Performance and Research Centre: Coventry University.
• Hawkey, A., and Williams, R. (in press). Comparative study on the effects of whole body vibration and jump training on vertical jumping performance. Integrated Strength and Conditioning and Sports Therapy Research Symposium. Performance and Research Centre: Coventry University.
• Hawkey, A., and Curry, S. (in press). Effect of bracing and limb dominance on lateral peak impact forces during unanticipated cutting manoeuvers in footballers. Integrated Strength and Conditioning and Sports Therapy Research Symposium. Performance and Research Centre: Coventry University.
• Hawkey, A., Evans, R., and Nevill, A. (2012). Whole body vibration training improves sport specific performance measures in semi-professional footballers. Proceedings of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) 27th Annual Biomechanics Interest Group Meeting. BASES: S31.
• Blundell-Palethorpe, M., Hawkey, A., Northfield, J., and Wyon, M. (2012). The validity of measuring flexibility in dancers using the sit and reach test. Proceedings of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) 27th Annual Biomechanics Interest Group Meeting. BASES: S30.
• Hawkey, A., Morrison, D., Williams, D. and Nevill, A. (2011). Whole body vibration training improves professional soccer goalkeepers’ vertical jump performance. Proceedings of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Conference. BASES: S117-118. ·
• Hawkey, A., Edgell, C., Sly, Z., Page, L., Butler, R., and Lowe, S. (2009). Effect of six-week whole body vibration training on vertical jump performance. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27(4), S139. ·
• Hawkey, A., Hall, M., and Glaze, N. (2009). Effect of wrist braces on lateral peak impact forces during a standing cartwheel in regional level female gymnasts. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27(4), S137-S138.
• Hawkey, A., Jumi, P., and Nevill, A. (2009). Effect of four-week hand-held vibration training on grip strength in judokas. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27(4): S139-S140.
• Hawkey, A., Lau, Y., and Nevill, A. (2009). Effect of six-week whole body vibration training on vertical jump and flexibility performance in male national league basketball players. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27(4): S138-S139.
• Hawkey, A., Morrison, D., Williams, D., and Nevill, A. (2009). Effect of a five-week whole body vibration training programme on vertical jump performance in male professional football goalkeepers. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(4): S138.
• Hawkey, A., Roberts, S., and Nevill, A. (2009). Effect of ankle bracing on cricket specific performance measures in male junior cricketers. Journal of Sport Sciences, 27(4): S137.
• Hawkey, A., Shunmugam, S., and Nevill, A. (2009). Electromyographical Analysis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle in Athletes Performing 10 Different Abdominal Exercises. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 41(5): S390-391.
• Hawkey, A., and Lahart, I. (2008). Effect of bracing dominant and non-dominant ankles on lateral peak impact forces during cutting manoeuvres in male basketball players. Journal of Sport Sciences, 26(S2): S88.
• Hawkey, A., Dando, R., and Scattergood, S. (2008). Effects of ankle bracing on 20m-sprint time, jump height and basketball specific agility test performance in male basketball players. Journal of Sport Sciences, 26(S2): S21.
• Hawkey, A., and Scattergood, S. (2008). Effects of ankle bracing on mediolateral forces and performance in male long jumpers. Journal of Sport Sciences, 26(S2): S46-7.
• Hawkey, A. and Gough, I. (2007). Effect of heel height on pressure distribution during walking: possible impact on physical activity. Journal of Sport Sciences, 25: 240-241.
• Hawkey, A. and Cloak, R. (2007). Effect of an AircastTM ankle brace on lateral peak impact forces during cutting movement in male basketball players. Journal of Sport Sciences, 26: 239-240.
• Hawkey, A. and Williams, G. (2007). The use of mechanical factors and judges’ scores to propose a model of optimal handspring vault performance in gymnastics. Journal of Sport Sciences, 25: 240.
• Hawkey, A. (2006). Good vibrations all the way to Mars. 6th Annual European Mars Conference Handbook. The European Mars Society, Paris, 6th – 8th October, p.8.
• Hawkey, A. (2005). Human mobility on Mars. 5th Annual European Mars Conference Handbook. The European Mars Society, Swindon, 4th – 6th November, p.4.
• Hawkey, A. (2002). Physiological degradation during human space flight: the effectiveness of exercise as a countermeasure. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference Handbook. Leeds: BASES, p73.

• Hawkey, A. (2005). Exercise equipment and training protocols used during American space missions. Inaugural US/European Space Symposium Handbook. The British Interplanetary Society, London, 16th November.
• Hawkey, A. (2005). From Mercury to Mars: evolution of the US spacesuit. Inaugural US/European Space Symposium Handbook. The British Interplanetary Society, London, 16th November.
• Hawkey, A. (2004). Physiological and biomechanical considerations for a human Mars mission. Human Future in Space Symposium Handbook. The British Interplanetary Society, London, 28th April.
• Hawkey, A. (2004). Understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis. BUPA Health Advisors Conference Booklet. BUPA, London, 16th November.

• Hawkey, A. (in press). Feeling the vibe at the final frontier. Spaceflight.
• Hawkey, A. (2006). Spacercise: fit for the final frontier? The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 28-9.
• Hawkey, A. (2006). Simulating the effects of weightlessness. Spaceflight, 48: 260-264. ·
• Hawkey, A. (2005). Training astronauts for space flight. Voyage, 1(5), 8-11.
• Hawkey, A. (2005). Will the first humans on Mars walk or run? Spaceflight, 47: 354-7.
• Hawkey, A. (2005). Surviving in space. Voyage, 1(1): 8-11.
• Hawkey, A. (2004). Artificial gravity: the ultimate countermeasure against space deconditioning? Spaceflight, 46:
• Hawkey, A. (2004). Homo Spaciens: astronautics influence on human evolution. Spaceflight, 46:
• Hawkey, A. (2003). Mechanics and energetics of human movement on Mars. Spaceflight, 45: 396.
• Hawkey, A. (2003). Mission to Mars: the ethical dilemma. Spaceflight, 45: 278-9.
• Hawkey, A. (2002). The physiological challenge of human space flight. Spaceflight, 44: 44.

• Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship (in review)
• National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) Professional Member (2012-)
• UK Youth Conditioning Association (UKYCA) Biomechanics Advisor (2011-)
• International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (iFAB) Member (2010-)
• Register of Exercise Professionals (REP) Advanced Level 3 Instructor (2003-)
• British Interplanetary Society (BIS) Member (2001-4); Fellow (2005-) ·
• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Member (2000-)
• [Incl. BASES Biomechanics Interest Group (BIG) Member (2009-); Chair (2011-)]

• Biomechanics/Performance Analysis Representative on The Sport and Exercise Scientist (TSES) Editorial Advisory Board (2012-)
• Journal of Sports Therapy (JST), Editorial Board Member (2010-); Editor (2011-)
• Journal of Sports Sciences (JSS), Expert Reviewer (2009-)
• Public Library of Science (PLoS), Expert Reviewer (2008-10)
• The Sport and Exercise Scientist (SES), Expert Reviewer (2006-9)
• Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS), Expert Reviewer, (2005-9)
• Journal of Sport Science and Medicine (JSSM), Guest Reviewer, (2005-6)

• BASES BIG 2013 Conference Organiser (2012/13)
• BASES BIG 2013 Abstract Review Board (2012/13)
• The Gadget Show, Scientific Consultant (2007-9)
• BASES 2006 Annual Conference Organising Committee (2006)
• BASES 2006 Annual Conference Abstract Review Board (2006)
• National Space Centre, Human Spaceflight Advisor, (2004-6)
• YMCA European Sports Development Team (1997-9)

External Examining

• 2012: University of Northampton, External Reviewer,
• 2008: University of Derby, External Reviewer, School of Science

Awards Received

2001: Kathleen Flaskett Travel Bursary (NASA Research Internship): University College Chichester (now University of Chichester).

Links to Professional Bodies

• 2011-: Elected Chair of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Biomechanics Interest Group (BIG).
• 2012–: Biomechanics/Performance Analysis Representative on The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board.