Professor Paul Holmes
Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor
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Biography
Professor Paul S Holmes PhD PFHEA CSci HCPC Registered Psychologist
Paul is the Faculty’s Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor and a Research Professor of Motor Cognition
He was previously Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange in Health, Psychology and Social Care.
and Director for the Institute for Performance Research. He has led submissions to RAE and REF Units of Assessment in Allied Health Professions and Sport.
His research interests include motor cognition in human performance and movement rehabilitation where he has published widely on both subjects focusing on motor imagery and action observation mechanisms. Current clinical projects include apps for Parkinson’s Disease patients, TMS and eye-gaze studies to optimise visuomotor interventions, and validating physiotherapy techniques in therapies for children with cerebral palsy. Paul is an associate editor for four journals and has worked as a sport psychologist in high performance sport for over 25 years.
Visiting and honorary positions
Adjunct Professor: Applied Cognitive Neuroscience; Institute of Sport, Exercise and
Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, AUS.
Editorial Board membership
Consulting Editor: Journal of Mental Imagery
Editorial Board: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Music Performance Research,
ISRN Rehabilitation, European Journal of Sport Sciences (Psychology Section Editor) 2006-2011.
Membership of professional associations
Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Science Council: Chartered Scientist
Health and Care Professions Council: Practitioner Psychologist - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Impact
Teaching
Subject areas
Sport and Exercise Psychology; Motor Cognition
Research outputs
Latest papers:
Wright, D.J., Scott, M.W., Smith, D.K., Holmes, P.S. (2022). Twenty years of PETTLEP imagery: an update and new direction for simulation-based training. Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Scott, M.W., Wood, G., Holmes, P.S., Marshall, B., Williams, J., & Wright, D.J. (2021). Imagine that! Mental training for children with developmental coordination disorder. Core Concept, Front. Young Minds - Neuroscience and Psychology. DOI: 10.3389/frym.2021.642053
Recent Papers:
Scott, M.W. Wood, G., Holmes, P.S., Williams, J., Marshall, B., & Wright, D.J. (2021). Combined action observation and motor imagery: An intervention to combat the neural and behavioural deficits associated with developmental coordination disorder. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 127, 628-636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.05.015.
Bek, J., Holmes, P.S., Webb, J., Craig, C.E., Franklin, Z.C., Sullivan, M., Crawford, M., Vogt, S., Gowen, E., & Poliakoff, E. (2021). Action Imagery and Observation in Neurorehabilitation for Parkinson’s Disease (ACTION-PD): development and pilot RCT of a user-informed home training intervention to improve everyday functional actions through observation and imagery. bioRxiv doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.14.188375
Rea, R., Berlot, R., Martin, S.L., Craig, C.E., Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J., Bon, J., Pirtošek, Z., & Ray, N.J., (2021). Quantitative EEG and cholinergic basal forebrain atrophy in Parkinson’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. Neurobiology of Aging. DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2021.05.023
Craig, C.E., Jenkinson, N.J., Brittain, J-S., Grothe, M.J., Rochester, L., Silverdale, M., Alho, A.T.D.L., Alho, E.J.L., Holmes, P.S., & Ray, N.J., (2020). Pedunculopontine nucleus microstructure predicts postural and gait symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders, https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.28051
Marshall, B., Wright, D., Holmes, P., Williams, J., & Wood, G. (2020). Combined action observation and motor imagery facilitates visuomotor adaptation in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/research-in-developmental-disabilities.
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Chapters in books
Frank, C., Wright, D., Holmes, P. (2020) 'Mental Simulation and Neurocognition: Advances for Motor Imagery and Action Observation Training in Sport.' In Hackfort, D., Schinke, R. (ed.) The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Limniou, M., Holmes, P.S., Holdcroft, C. (2015) 'Increasing Research Students’ Engagement through Virtual Communities.' In Wright, R. (ed.) Student-Teacher Interaction in Online Learning Environments. IGI Global Publishers,
Limniou, M., Holdcroft, C., Holmes, P.S. (2015) 'Increasing research students' engagement through virtual communities.' Curriculum Design and Classroom Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. pp. 407-431.
Limniou, M, , Holdcroft, C, , Holmes, P.S. (2013) 'Increasing Research Students’ Engagement Through Virtual Communities.' In Wright, RD, (ed.) Student-Teacher Interaction in Online Learning Environments. IGI Global, pp. 50-75.
Holmes, P.S., Cumming, J., Edwards, M.G. (2012) 'Movement imagery, observation, and skill.' Oxford University Press,
Moran, A., Campbell, M., Holmes, P.S., MacIntyre, T. (2012) 'Observation, learning and skill acquisition in sport.' Routledge,
Moran AP, , Campbell, M.J., Holmes, P.S., MacIntyre, T. (2012) 'Mental Imagery, Action Observation and Skill Learning.' In Williams, M.A., Hodges, N.J., Williams, A.M. (ed.) Skill Acquisition in Sport. Routledge,
Holmes, P.S., Calmels, C. (2011) 'Mental practice: neuroscientific support for a new approach.' Performance Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide. Elsevier,
Holmes, P.S. (2006) 'The psychophysiology of imagery in sport.' Human Kinetics,
Holmes, P.S., Collins, D.J. (2002) 'The problem of motor imagery: a functional equivalence solution.' Thomson Learning,
Christmas, D.F., Holmes, P.S., Nutt, G.B., Woodward, D.M. (1995) 'Anabolic steroids in education - the role of the physical education professional.' Leisure Studies Association,
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Journal articles
Esselaar, M., Holmes, P.S., Scott, M.W., Wright, D.J. (2024) 'No increase in corticospinal excitability during motor simulation provides a platform to explore the neurophysiology of aphantasia.' Brain Communications, 6(2)
Moreno-Verdu, M., Hamoline, G., Van Caenegem, E., Waltzing, B.M., Forest, S., Valappil, A.C., Khan, A.H., Chye, S., Esselaar, M., Campbell, M.J., McAllister, C.J., Kraeutner, S.N., Poliakoff, E., Frank, C., Eaves, D.L., Wakefield, C., Boe, S.G., Holmes, P., Bruton, A.M., Vogt, S., Wright, D., Hardwick, R.M. (2024) 'Guidelines for Reporting Action Simulation Studies (GRASS): proposals to improve reporting of research in motor imagery and action observation.' Neuropsychologia, 192
Wright, D.J., Holmes, P. (2023) 'Synchronous action observation and motor imagery may not always represent the optimal form of action simulation: a commentary on Eaves et al. (2022).' Psychological Research,
Scott, M.W., Wood, G., Holmes, P.S., Marshall, B., Williams, J., Wright, D.J. (2023) 'Combined action observation and motor imagery improves learning of activities of daily living in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.' PLoS One, 18(5) pp. e0284086-e0284086.
McCormick, S.A., Ireland, C., Yohannes, A.M., Holmes, P.S. (2022) 'Technology-dependent rehabilitation involving action observation and movement imagery for adults with stroke: can it work? Feasibility of self-led therapy for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.' Stroke Research and Treatment, 2022pp. 8185893-8185893.
Scott, M.W., Wright, D.J., Smith, D., Holmes, P.S. (2022) 'Twenty years of PETTLEP imagery: an update and new direction for simulation-based training.' Asian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2(2) pp. 70-79.
Scott, M.W., Wood, G., Holmes, P.S., Marshall, B., Williams, J., Wright, D.J. (2021) 'Imagine That! Mental Training for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder.' Frontiers for Young Minds, 9
Bek, J., Holmes, P.S., Craig, C.E., Franklin, Z.C., Sullivan, M., Webb, J., Crawford, T.J., Vogt, S., Gowen, E., Poliakoff, E. (2021) 'Action Imagery and Observation in Neurorehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease (ACTION-PD): development of a user- informed home training intervention to improve functional hand movements.' Parkinson's Disease, 2021pp. 4559519-4559519.
Rea, R.C., Berlot, R., Martin, S.L., Craig, C.E., Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J., Bon, J., Pirtošek, Z., Ray, N.J. (2021) 'Quantitative EEG and cholinergic basal forebrain atrophy in Parkinson's disease and mild cognitive impairment.' Neurobiology of Aging, 106pp. 37-44.
Scott, M., Wood, G., Holmes, P., Williams, J., Marshall, B., Wright, D. (2021) 'Combined action observation and motor imagery: an intervention to combat the neural and behavioural deficits associated with developmental coordination disorder.' Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 127pp. 638-646.
Ray, N., Craig, C., Holmes, P., Rochester, L., Jenkinson, N., Brittain, J.S., Grothe, M., Silverdale, M., Alho, A., Alho, E. (2020) 'Pedunculopontine nucleus microstructure predicts postural and gait symptoms in Parkinson’s disease..' Movement Disorders, 35(7) pp. 1199-1207.
Marshall, B., Wright, D., Holmes, P., Williams, J., Wood, G. (2020) 'Combined action observation and motor imagery facilitates visuomotor adaptation in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.' Research in Developmental Disabilities, 98pp. 103570-103570.
Franklin, Z.C., Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S. (2019) 'Using Action-congruent Language Facilitates the Motor Response during Action Observation: A Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Eye-tracking Study.' Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 32(4) pp. 634-645.
Bruton, A., Holmes, P., Eaves, D., Franklin, Z., Wright, D. (2019) 'Neurophysiological markers discriminate different forms of motor imagery during action observation.' Cortex, 124pp. 119-136.
Clark, J.R., Nijs, J., Yeowell, G., Holmes, P., Goodwin, P.C. (2019) 'Trait Sensitivity, Anxiety and Personality are predictive of Central Sensitisation Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.' Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain, 19(8) pp. 800-810.
Marshall, B., Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S., Wood, G. (2019) 'Combining Action Observation and Motor Imagery Improves Eye–Hand Coordination during Novel Visuomotor Task Performance.' Journal of Motor Behavior, 52(3) pp. 333-341.
Clark, J.R., Nijs, J., Smart, K., Holmes, P., Yeowell, G., Goodwin, P.C. (2019) 'Prevalence of Extreme Trait Sensory Profiles and Personality Types in Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain with Predominant Central Sensitization: Secondary Analysis of an International Observational Study.' Pain Physician, 22(3) pp. E181-E190.
Franklin, Z., Holmes, P., Fowler, N. (2018) 'Eye Gaze Markers Indicate Visual Attention to Threatening Images in Individuals With Chronic Back Pain.' Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8(1) pp. 1-14.
Riach, M., Holmes, P., Franklin, Z., Wright, D. (2018) 'Observation of an action with a congruent contextual background facilitates corticospinal excitability: A combined TMS and eye-tracking experiment.' Neuropsychologia, 119pp. 157-164.
Sanchez Puccini, M.B., Loram, I., Holmes, P., Darby, J., Butler, P. (2018) 'Working towards an objective segmental assessment of trunk control in children with cerebral palsy..' Gait and Posture, 65pp. 45-50.
Sánchez, M.B., Loram, I., Holmes, P., Darby, J., Butler, P.B. (2018) 'Working towards an objective segmental assessment of trunk control in children with cerebral palsy..' Gait & posture, 66pp. 45-50.
Riach, M., Wright, D., Franklin, Z., Holmes, P. (2018) 'Screen Position Preference Offers a New Direction for Action Observation Research: Preliminary Findings Using TMS.' Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 12
Wright, D., Wood, G., Franklin, Z.C., Marshall, B., Riach, M., Holmes, P.S. (2018) 'Directing visual attention during action observation modulates corticospinal excitability.' PLoS ONE, 13(1)
Sánchez, M.B., Loram, I., Darby, J., Holmes, P., Butler, P.B. (2017) 'The potential of an automated system to identify the upper limb component of a controlled sitting posture..' Gait & posture, 58pp. 223-228.
Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J. (2017) 'Motor Cognition and Neuroscience in Sport Psychology.' Current Opinion in Psychology, 16pp. 43-47.
Newton, J., Holmes, P.S. (2017) 'Psychological characteristics of champion orienteers: Should they be considered in talent identification and development?.' International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 12(1) pp. 109-118.
Eaves, D., Riach, M., Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J. (2016) 'Motor imagery during action observation: a brief review of evidence, theory and future research opportunities.' Frontiers in Neuroscience, 10pp. 514-514.
Sanchez, M., Loram, I., Darby, J., Holmes, P.S., Butler, P. (2016) 'Gait and Posture.' Gait and Posture, 51
Eaves, D.L., Riach, M., Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J. (2016) 'Motor Imagery during Action Observation: A Brief Review of Evidence, Theory and Future Research Opportunities.' FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE, 10
Franklin, Z.C., Holmes, P.S., Smith, N.C., Fowler, N.E. (2016) 'Personality Type Influences Attentional Bias in Individuals with Chronic Back Pain.' PLoS One, 11(1)
wright, D., mccormick, S., williams, J., Holmes, P.S. (2016) 'Viewing instructions accompanying action observation modulate corticospinal excitability.' Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 10(17) pp. 1-20.
Dadswell, C., Payton, C., Holmes, P., Burden, A. (2015) 'The effect of time constraints and running phases on combined event pistol shooting performance.' Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(11) pp. 1044-1050.
Wakefield, C., Smith, D., Moran, A.P., Holmes, P. (2015) 'Functional equivalence or behavioural matching? A critical reflection on 15 years of research using the PETTLEP model of motor imagery.' International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6(1) pp. 105-121.
Franklin, Z.C., Smith, N.C., Holmes, P.S. (2015) 'Anxiety symptom interpretation and performance expectations in high-anxious, low-anxious, defensive high-anxious and repressor individuals.' PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 77
Wright, D.J., McCormick, S.A., Birks, S., Loporto, M., Holmes, P.S. (2015) 'Action Observation and Imagery Training Improve the Ease With Which Athletes Can Generate Imagery.' Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 27(2) pp. 156-170.
Wright, D.J., Williams, J., Holmes, P.S. (2014) 'Combined action observation and imagery facilitates corticospinal excitability..' Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 8
McCormick, S.A., Causer, J., Holmes, P.S. (2014) 'The influence of early aging on eye movements during motor simulation.' AGE, 36
Lewis, S., Holmes, P., Woby, S., Hindle, J., Fowler, N. (2014) 'Changes in muscle activity and stature recovery after active rehabilitation for chronic low back pain.' Manual Therapy, 19
Causer, J., McCormick, S., Holmes, P.S. (2013) 'Congruency of gaze metrics in action, imagery & action observation.' Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 7(1)
Dadswell, C.E., Payton, C., Holmes, P., Burden, A. (2013) 'Biomechanical analysis of the change in pistol shooting format in modern pentathlon.' JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 31(12) pp. 1294-1301.
McCormick, S.A., Causer, J., Holmes, P.S. (2013) 'Active vision during action execution, observation and imagery: evidence for shared motor representations..' PLoS One, 8(6)
Loporto, M., Holmes, P.S., Wright, D.J., McAllister, C.J. (2013) 'Reflecting on mirror mechanisms: motor resonance effects during action observation only present with low-intensity transcranial magnetic stimulation..' PLoS One, 8(5)
McCormick, S.A., Marple-Horvat, D., Goodwin, P., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Eye movement metrics are required to justify the efficacy of imagery and observation in stroke patients.' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 7pp. 50-50.
Wilson, C.S., Smith, D., Stockley, R., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Do physiotherapists and occupational therapists use cognitive therapies during stroke rehabilitation?.' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE, 7pp. 64-65.
McCormick, S.A., Causer, J., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Eye gaze metrics reflect a shared motor representation for action observation and movement imagery..' Brain Cogn, 80(1) pp. 83-88.
McCormick, S.A., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Eye gaze metrics as a new direction for movement imagery and action observation.' JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 34pp. S171-S171.
Loporto, M., McAllister, C.J., Edwards, M.G., Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Prior action execution has no effect on corticospinal facilitation during action observation..' Behav Brain Res, 231(1) pp. 124-129.
Hardwick, R.M., Mcallister, C.J., Holmes, P.S., Edwards, M.G. (2012) 'Transcranial magnetic stimulation reveals modulation of corticospinal excitability when observing actions with the intention to imitate.' European Journal of Neuroscience, 35(9) pp. 1475-1480.
Lewis, S.E., Holmes, P.S., Woby, S.R., Hindle, J., Fowler, N.E. (2012) 'Short-term effect of superficial heat treatment on paraspinal muscle activity, stature recovery, and psychological factors in patients with chronic low back pain..' Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 93(2) pp. 367-372.
Williams, J., Pearce, A.J., Loporto, M., Morris, T., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'The relationship between corticospinal excitability during motor imagery and motor imagery ability..' Behav Brain Res, 226(2) pp. 369-375.
Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Report on the 7th Annual Meeting of the Research in Imagery and Observation Group.' Journal of Mental Imagery, 36(3-4) pp. 61-62.
Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Double default: time to develop a different perspective?.' Journal of Mental Imagery -New York- International Imagery Association-, 36(1) pp. 53-58.
Lewis, S.E., Fowler, N.E., Woby, S.R., Holmes, P.S. (2012) 'Defensive coping styles, anxiety and chronic low back pain..' Physiotherapy, 98(1) pp. 86-88.
Wright, D.J., Holmes, P., Di Russo, F., Loporto, M., Smith, D. (2012) 'Reduced motor cortex activity during movement preparation following a period of motor skill practice..' PLoS One, 7(12)
Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S., Blain, M., Smith, D. (2012) 'Preliminary evidence for reduced cortical activity in experienced guitarists during performance preparation for simple scale playing.' Music Performance Research, 5pp. 2-11.
Loporto, M., McAllister, C., Williams, J., Hardwick, R., Holmes, P. (2011) 'Investigating central mechanisms underlying the effects of action observation and imagery through transcranial magnetic stimulation..' J Mot Behav, 43(5) pp. 361-373.
Lewis, S., Holmes, P., Woby, S., Hindle, J., Fowler, N. (2011) 'The relationships between measures of stature recovery, muscle activity and psychological factors in patients with chronic low back pain..' Man Ther, 17(1) pp. 27-33.
Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S., Di Russo, F., Loporto, M., Smith, D. (2011) 'Differences in cortical activity related to motor planning between experienced guitarists and non-musicians during guitar playing..' Hum Mov Sci, 31(3) pp. 567-577.
Causer, J., Holmes, P.S., Smith, N.C., Williams, A.M. (2011) 'Anxiety, Movement Kinematics, and Visual Attention in Elite-Level Performers.' Emotion, 11(3) pp. 595-602.
Causer, J., Holmes, P.S., Williams, A.M. (2011) 'Quiet eye training in a visuomotor control task.' Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(6) pp. 1042-1049.
Wright, D.J., Holmes, P.S., Smith, D. (2011) 'Using the movement-related cortical potential to study motor skill learning..' J Mot Behav, 43(3) pp. 193-201.
Wilson, C., Smith, D., Burden, A., Holmes, P. (2010) 'Participant‐generated imagery scripts produce greater EMG activity and imagery ability.' European Journal of Sport Science, 10(6) pp. 417-425.
Causer, J., Bennett, S.J., Holmes, P.S., Janelle, C.M., Williams, A.M. (2010) 'Quiet eye duration and gun motion in elite shotgun shooting.' Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 42(8) pp. 1599-1608.
Holmes, P. (2010) 'Evidence from cognitive neuroscience supports action observation as part of an integrated approach to stroke rehabilitation.' MANUAL THERAPY, 16(1) pp. 40-41.
Causer, J., Bennett, S.J., Holmes, P.S., Janelle, C.M., Williams, A.M. (2010) 'Quiet Eye Duration and Gun Motion in Elite Shotgun Shooting.' JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 32pp. S67-S67.
Ewan, L.M., Kinmond, K., Holmes, P.S. (2010) 'An observation-based intervention for stroke rehabilitation: Experiences of eight individuals affected by stroke.' Disability and Rehabilitation, 32(25) pp. 2097-2106.
Ramirez, F.R., Smith, D., Holmes, P.S. (2010) 'PETTLEP imagery and video-observation: a motivation case study of four badminton players.' Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 17pp. 207-272.
Ewan, L., Smith, N.C., Holmes, P.S. (2010) 'Disruption to imagery perspective following stroke: implications for kinesthesis and rehabilitation.' Journal of Mental Imagery, 34(3-4) pp. 3-14.
Shearer, D.A., Holmes, P.S., Mellalieu, S.D. (2009) 'Collective efficacy in sport: the future from a social neuroscience perspective.' International review of sport and exercise psychology, 2pp. 38-53.
Calmels, C., Hars, M., Holmes, P., Jarry, G., Stam, C.J. (2008) 'Non-linear EEG synchronization during observation and execution of simple and complex sequential finger movements.' Experimental Brain Research, 190(4) pp. 389-400.
Holmes, P., Calmels, C. (2008) 'A neuroscientific review of imagery and observation use in sport.' JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR, 40(5) pp. 433-445.
Chatterton, H., Ewan, L., Kinmond, K., Haire, A., Smith, N., Holmes, P.S. (2008) 'Observation of meaningful activities: a case study of a personalized intervention on poststroke functional state..' J Neurol Phys Ther, 32(2) pp. 97-102.
Wilson, M., Smith, N.C., Holmes, P.S. (2007) 'The role of effort in influencing the effect of anxiety on performance: testing the conflicting predictions of processing efficiency theory and the conscious processing hypothesis..' Br J Psychol, 98(Pt 3) pp. 411-428.
Holmes, P.S. (2007) 'Theoretical and practical problems for imagery in stroke rehabilitation: An observation solution.' Rehabilitation Psychology, 52(1) pp. 1-10.
Holmes, P.S., Ewan, L. (2007) 'The use of structured observation as a stroke rehabilitation aid: an opinion from neuroscience.' The British journal of occupational therapy, 70pp. 454-456.
Calmels, C., Holmes, P., Jarry, G., Leveque, J.M., Hars, M., Stam, C.J. (2006) 'Cortical activity prior to, and during, observation and execution of sequential finger movements.' BRAIN TOPOGRAPHY, 19(1-2) pp. 77-88.
Calmels, C., Holmes, P., Lopez, E., Naman, V. (2006) 'Chronometric comparison of actual and imaged complex movement patterns.' JOURNAL OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR, 38(5) pp. 339-348.
Holmes, P.S., Collins, D.J., Calmels, C. (2006) 'Electroencephalographic functional equivalence during observation of action.' Journal of sports science, 24pp. 605-616.
Calmels, C., Holmes, P.S., Jarry, G., Hars, M., Lopez, E., Paillard, A., Stam, C.J. (2006) 'Variability of EEG synchronization prior to and during observation and execution of a sequential finger movement.' Human brain mapping, 27pp. 251-266.
Calmels, C., Holmes, P.S., Berthoumieux, C., Singer, R.N. (2004) 'The development of movement imagery vividness through a structured intervention in softball.' Journal of sport behavior, 27pp. 307-322.
Smith, D., Holmes, P. (2004) 'The effect of imagery modality on golf putting performance.' Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 26(3) pp. 385-395.
Jones, K.A., Smith, N.C., Holmes, P.S. (2004) 'Anxiety symptom interpretation and performance predictions in high-anxious, low-anxious and repressor sport performers.' Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 17(2) pp. 187-199.
Lopez, E., Calmels, C., Naman, V., Holmes, P.S. (2004) 'Le modele du PETTLEP ou comment optimiser l’efficacite de l’imagerie mentale.' Gym Technic, 46pp. 3-10.
Shaw, D.J., Holmes, P.S., Wilkerson, D.P., Jones, A.M. (2004) 'Cardiorespiratory responses during observation of heavy intensity exercise.' AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, 56pp. 135-135.
Smith, D., Collins, D.J., Holmes, P.S. (2003) 'Impact and mechanism of mental practice effects on strength.' International journal of sport and exercise psychology, 1pp. 293-306.
Hale, B., Holmes, P., Smith, D., Fowler, N., Collins, D. (2003) 'Give those men a cigar (but no light): A reply to Slade, Landers, and Martin.' JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 25(3) pp. 402-409.
Smith, D., Holmes, P.S., Whitemore, L., Devonport, T. (2001) 'The effect of theoretically-based imagery scripts on field hockey performance.' Journal of sport behavior, 24pp. 408-419.
Holmes, P.S., Collins, D.J. (2001) 'The PETTLEP Approach to Motor Imagery: A Functional Equivalence Model for Sport Psychologists.' Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 13(1) pp. 60-83.
Loze, G.M., Collins, D., Holmes, P.S. (2001) 'Pre-shot EEG alpha-power reactivity during expert air-pistol shooting: A comparison of best and worst shots.' JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 19(9) pp. 727-733.
Keil, D., Holmes, P., Bennett, S., Davids, K., Smith, N. (2000) 'Theory and practice in sport psychology and motor behaviour needs to be constrained by integrative modelling of brain and behaviour..' J Sports Sci, 18(6) pp. 433-443.
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Conference papers
Sánchez, M.B., Loram, I., Holmes, P., Darby, J., Butler, B.P. (2018) 'Quantification of head motion in children with cerebral palsy when testing segmental trunk control.' In 2018 IX International Seminar of Biomedical Engineering (SIB). Bogota, Colombia, 16/5/2018 - 18/5/2018. IEEE,
Yeowell, G., Clark, J., Goodwin, P.C., Nijs, J., Holmes, P. (2018) 'The Extent of Central Sensitisation Symptoms can be Predicted by Trait Sensory Profiles and Trait Anxiety in People with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain..' In IASP. Boston, USA, 12/9/2018 - 16/9/2018.
McCormick, S.A., Costen, N. (2016) 'Normalized eye movement metrics across motor simulation states: a difference of perspective?.' 8. European Group for Eye Movement Research,
Sanchez Puccini, M., Loram, I., Darby, J., Holmes, P., Butler, P. (2015) 'Development and Validation of a Movement Evaluation System: Trunk Alignment.' In Conference Proceedings of the 7th Mmu Postgraduate Research Conference 2014 : Making an Impact with Research.
Holmes, P.S., Smith, N.C. (1992) 'Electromyographic biofeedback as an anxiety control technique for golfers.' In 19th Annual Meeting of the British Psychophysiological Society. 6. Royal Holloway UCL, London, 23/9/1991 - 25/9/1991. Seattle, Toronto, Gottingen, Bern: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers, pp. 79-80.
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Presentations
Sanchez Puccini, M., Loram, I., Holmes, P., Darby, J., Butler, P. (2018) Quantification of head motion in children with cerebral palsy when testing segmental trunk control.. [Presentation] 2018 IX International Seminar of Biomedical Engineering (SIB).,17/5/2018.
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Theses and dissertations
Sanchez Puccini, M.B. (2019) The development and validation of a movement evaluation system for children with cerebral palsy.
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Posters
Sanchez Puccini, M., Loram, I., Darby, J., Holmes, P., Butler, P. (2016) 'Quantification of Head Movement When Testing Segmental Trunk Control.' [Poster] In International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, ISEK Meeting, Chicago – USA. Date viewed 8/7/2016.
Sanchez Puccini, M., Loram, I., Darby, J., Holmes, P., Butler, P. (2016) 'Posture of The Head And Trunk In Sitting: Quantification Of Alignment.' [Poster] In International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, ISEK Meeting, Chicago – USA. Date viewed 7/7/2016.
McCormick, S., Causer, J., Holmes, P.S. 'Motor simulation in healthy aging: The effects of age on the spatial and temporal parameters of gaze.' [Poster]
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Other
Holmes, P.S. (2014) One-to-One with...Paul Holmes.