BASES Student Conference 2024
Find out about the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Student Conference 2024 at Manchester Met on 3-4 April 2024.
Conference programme
You can view the Student Free Communications Schedule document.
Conference Programme
8:30am-09:30am - Delegate registration in the Business School South Atrium
9:30am-10:00am - Welcome and opening address
10:00am-11:00am - Professor John Hawley (Australian Catholic University), A Productive and Sustainable Life in Science , Business School Lecture Theatre 2
11:00am-11:30am - Tea and coffee break, Business School North Atrium
11:30am-12:30pm - Student free communications
Physiology and Nutrition, Business School Lecture Theatre 6, Chairs: Tom Mullen and Jamie Ashby
- A28 - Exploring the factors that influence the food choices of 14- to 16-year-old competitive cyclists in the UK, Katie Bonnar (University of Westminster)
- A42 - Non-targeted analysis of the plasma proteome between early and late rugby playing career, Abhiskek Jagan (Liverpool John Moores University)
- A13 - Dietary intakes and nutritional status in adults with Muscular Dystrophy, Meghann Leaver (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Sport and Performance 1, Business School Lecture Theatre 3 , Chairs: Dale Read and Ms Joanna Wieckowska
- A59 - The effect of sleep on swimming performance, Phoebe Dawson (Northumbria University)
- A46 - Does upper body static stretching in warm up effect repeated sprint ability in boxers?, Richard Naylor (Sheffield Hallam University)
- A73 - An investigation into the effects of cryo-compression versus TECAR therapy on symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage, Kai Jones (University of Northampton)
Psychology 1, Business School Lecture Theatre 4 : Chair: Mariana Kaiseler
- A22 - Exploring boxers’ experiences of fear using Reflexive Thematic Analysis: Fear can be a longtime companion, guide and motivator, Mathias Alberton (St Mary’s University)
- A25 - Green2Gold: Piloting ‘Team GB Family Activity Trails’ as a green exercise project for improving wellbeing and outdoor physical activity engagement in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Esther Carter (University of Hull)
- BASES Undergraduate Dissertation of the Year Award - “No one is judging you”- An exploration into the impact of informal sport on University students’ sense of belonging
12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch in the Business School North Atrium and lunchtime talk with Dr Holly Neill, A day in the life of an industry nutritionist . Sponsored by Yakult Ltd, Business School Lecture Theatre 2
1:30pm-2:30pm - Breakout sessions
- Female athlete, Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale (Manchester Metropolitan University), Business School Lecture Theatre 2
- Sustainable athlete careers and career transition, Dr Mariana Kaiseler (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Dr Francesca Champ (Liverpool John Moores University), Business School Lecture Theatre 3
- Sports technology, equipment and clothing, Dr Tom Allen, Dr Keith Winwood and Dr Tasneem Sabir (Manchester Metropolitan University), Business School Lecture Theatre 4
- PhD 101, Dr Zoe Franklin, Dr Tess Flood and Moses Gomez-Santos (Manchester Metropolitan University), Business School Lecture Theatre 5
2:30pm-3:30pm - Student free communications
The Female Athlete, Business School Lecture Theatre 6, Chairs: Tess Flood and Joanna Wieckowska
- A7 - The influence of menstrual cycle phase on isokinetic strength of the knee flexors and extensors, Taewoo Quigley (Edge Hill University)
- A48 - Novel associations between within-day energy balance (WDEB) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) in recreationally active women, Helen Moore (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A83 - The effect of exercise on gastrointestinal symptoms and body composition at different phases of the menstrual cycle, Leonie Bass (Liverpool John Moores University)
- A53 - The effects of sodium bicarbonate ingestion and sports performance in female athletes during different phases of the menstrual cycle, Hannah Insam (University of Derby)
Sport and Performance 2, Business School Lecture Theatre 3, Chairs: Tom Mullen and Jamie Ashby
- A80 - Exploring the impact of sleep on physical performance among junior soldiers in Army basic training, Enoch Ratna (University of Surrey and Ministry of Defence)
- A71 - Using performance analysis to characterise world-class taekwondo fights, Adam Kirkwood (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A81 - Musculoskeletal injury and medical discharge prevalence during Army basic training, Henry Martin (Ministry of Defence)
Physical Activity for Health 1, Business School Lecture Theatre 5, Chair: Aneurin Kennerley
- A51 - The acute effect of e-cigarette use on cardiorespiratory response to exercise in young individuals, Ayesha Muskan (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A21 - The prevalence and factors associated with knee pain in a sample of cyclists within the United Kingdom: A cross sectional study, Alex Braybrooke (Keele University)
- A62 - Short term step-reduction induces mitochondrial impairments which are not restored after reambulation, in habitually active adults, Medha Shashidharan (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Technology in Sport and Health, Business School Lecture Theatre 4, Chair: Tom Allen
- A18 - Validation of a commercial activity tracker for estimating physical activity in Malaysian adolescents in free-living conditions, Nur Izzatun Nasriah Nasruddin (University of Bristol)
- A79 - A study into the feasibility of replicating and improving the mechanical properties of the Wavecel helmet liner using additively manufactured auxetic structures, Harry Tucker (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A68 - Chainmail inspired metamaterials for use in protective sports equipment, Jai Dunne (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A82 - How athletes’ biomechanical running characteristics effect running economy during the use of running shoes with and without carbon inserts, Toby Atherton (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
3:30pm-4:00pm - Break
4:00pm-5:00pm - Dr Peter Olusoga (Sheffield Hallam University), Sustainability in Elite Coaching, Business School Lecture Theatre 2
5:00pm-6:00pm - Poster session and refreshments in the Business School South Atrium
7:30pm — Conference dinner and social
Join us for a meal in our Students’ Union Building with a catwalk showcase of sportswear designs from recent graduates from our BA (Hons) Fashion and BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology courses at Manchester Fashion Institute.
9:00am-10:00am - Delegate registration in the Business School South Atrium and tours of the Institute of Sport Building.
Join us for a tour of our new Institute of Sport building, where you will be able to explore the facilities where our cutting-edge research takes place such as our environmental chamber, muscle function laboratory and physiology laboratories.
10:00am-11:00am — Student free communications
Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour 1, Business School Lecture Theatre 6, Chair: Andy Sanderson
- A45 - Quantifying the traverse: a comprehensive kinematic analysis of climbing technique, Joseph Andrews-Cifre (University of Derby)
- A87 - Variability in depth for national-level swimmers’ freestyle dive starts, push starts and tumble turns, Fran Collings (University of Aberdeen)
- A98 - Relationships between DP World tour golfers’ drive distance and kinetic variables during a countermovement jump and isometric mid-thigh pull, Tara Bage (Middlesex University)
- A70 - An investigation on sex-based disparities in male and female collegiate athlete reactive strength index, Elliot Fletcher (Sheffield Hallam University)
Psychology 2, Business School Lecture Theatre 3, Chair: Greg Wood
- A40 - Exploring British student-athletes’ receptivity to sport psychology consultation, Lasse Daniel Valtteri Eini (St Mary’s University)
- A24 - Exploring purposeful outdoor physical activity and mindfulness for wellbeing: A practitioners’ perspective, Becky Lawley (University of Derby)
- A33 - Physiological and cognitive responses to load carriage in the cold, Marcus Peach (University of Chichester)
Sport and Performance 3, Business School Lecture Theatre 4, Chair: Sam Barraclough
- A35 - Normative force-plate derived isometric mid-thigh pull, countermovement jump and countermovement rebound jump data in male and female CrossFit athletes, James Jowsey (University of Salford)
- A19 - The Relative Age Effect presents an opportunity for Scottish football to be “better than FC Barcelona”, Thomas Craig (Liverpool John Moores University)
- A8 - The impact of various massage gun percussive therapy protocols on physiological adaptations, Lorna Sams (The Open University)
Physical Activity for Health 2, Business School Lecture Theatre 5, Chair: Laurence Birdsey
- A26 - Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing aids chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis in the perioperative evaluation of patients undergoing radical cystectomy, Daisy Jarvis (University of Hertfordshire)
- A74 - Effects of unstable load vs stable load on muscle activation and bar velocity during a bench press, Lewis Crosbie (University of Northampton)
- A66 - Training load monitoring and wellness tracking of student athletes, Sameer Shah (University of Derby)
- A56 - The effect of programmed resistance training on the muscle myofibrillar proteome, Lihnam Martina Rudhum (Liverpool John Moores University)
11:00am-11:30am - Tea and coffee break in the Business School North Atrium
11:30am-12:30pm - Eligibility for the female category in sport - an expert panel discussion, Professor Alun Williams (Manchester Metropolitan University), Payoshni Mitra, Blair Hamilton (University of Brighton) and Dr Georgina Stebbings (Manchester Metropolitan University).
12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch in the Business School North Atrium and lunchtime talk with Dr Mahipal Choudhary and Dr Elina Zmeykina, Brain in motion: cutting-edge fNIRS neuroimaging in sports and exercise, Business School Lecture Theatre 2. Sponsored by NIRx Medical Technologies.
1:30pm-2:30pm - Breakout sessions
- Working with para athletes, Dr Dave Sims (The FA)
- Skill acquisition, Dr Lisa-Marie Schutz (Heidelberg University)
- BASES supervised experience (BASES)
- Chronic disease prevention and management, Dr Kelly Bowden-Davies and Dr Grace Farhat (Manchester Metropolitan University)
2:30pm-2:45pm - Break
2:45pm-3:45pm - Student free communications
Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour 2, Business School Lecture Theatre 6, Chair: Andy Sanderson
- A72 - The effect of the conventional deadlift and Romanian deadlift on muscle activation and joint angles at submaximal intensity, Michelle Lyons (Northumbria University)
- A4 - Do lower limb kinetic and kinematic differences in drop jump landings persist when players have returned to sport following knee ligamentous injuries?, Harry Cannon-Noren (Edge Hill University)
- A39 - The exploration of the upper body kinematics and kinematic asymmetries during forwards and backwards wheelchair propulsion, Mya Hickmott (University of Derby)
Psychology and Skill Acquisition, Business School Lecture Theatre 3, Chair: Liis Uiga
- A5 - Optimization of older adults’ home spaces to enhance their physical activity level and minimize sedentary behaviour: A qualitative study, Naureen Akber Ali Meghani (Swansea University)
- A3 - Effect of high intensity, intermittent exercise on EyeGuide Focus smooth pursuit assessments in amateur female rugby union athletes, Ayrton Walshe (Atlantic Technological University, Galway)
- A17 - “You must succeed!”: The role of leader irrational language on follower irrationality, Chloe Young (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Sport and Performance 4, Business School Lecture Theatre 4, Chair: Sam Barraclough
- A60 - A Contemporary analysis of tackle height: Implications for head injury risk and tackler technique in Rugby Union, Owain Hughes (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
- A47 - Deconstructing the physical output between tapering sessions, match days, and post-match training sessions: A single case report, Patrick Mannix (Liverpool John Moores University)
- A49 - Sex differences of 12 lead electrocardiographic findings of the rugby football league athlete, Callum Warrington (Liverpool John Moores University)
Physiology, Business School Lecture Theatre 5, Chair: Azmy Faisal
- A27 - Investigating the relationship between minute ventilation and metabolic contribution in long COVID: A retrospective cohort study utilizing cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Ellie Tennant (University of Derby)
- A54 - Physiological, perceptual and neuromuscular responses to 15 s vs. 30 s work durations during short high intensity interval training, Shane Price (Liverpool John Moores University)
- A61 - The cardiovascular implications for exercise intolerance and dyspnoea in electronic cigarette users, Agata Giles (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- A76 - The effect of staged versus rapid immersion on the cardio-respiratory components of the cold-shock response, Joshua Brown (University of Portsmouth)
4:00pm-5:00pm - MDT Live with British Cycling, Helen Scott (British Cycling), David Daniell (British Cycling) and others, Business School Lecture Theatre 2.
5:00pm-5:30pm - Awards presentation and handover to 2025 host
5:30pm - Conference close
Conference speakers
Discover the keynote presentations at BASES Student Conference 2024.
Keynote 1: A productive and sustainable life in science
Professor John Hawley is the Head of the Exercise and Nutrition Research Programme and Director of the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research and the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.
He has expertise in the interaction of exercise and diet on metabolism, particularly in skeletal muscle, and has made significant contributions to understanding exercise training adaptations and their impact on health outcomes such as obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Professor Hawley is internationally recognised, having published over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and authored several chapters in exercise biochemistry and sports medicine textbooks, in addition to serving as Associate Editor and an editorial board member for many international journals.
Keynote 2: Sustainability in elite coaching
Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, with over 15 years’ experience as a Sport Psychology Consultant.
He has a PhD on stress and coping in elite sports coaching from Sheffield Hallam University. He has research interests in stress, burnout and wellbeing in coaches, particularly in high-performance and elite sporting contexts, mindfulness, race and racism. Dr Olusoga extends his influence as the host of the ‘Eighty Percent Mental’ podcast, exploring the intricacies of the mind in sports performance with various expert guests.
Keynote 3: Eligibility for the female category in sport – expert panel discussion
An expert panel discussion with the following panel members:
- Professor Alun Williams, Professor of Sport and Exercise Genomics, Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
- Dr Georgina Stebbings, Reader in Sport and Exercise Physiology, Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
- Blair Hamilton, Doctoral Research Student and Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Brighton
- Dr Payoshni Mitra, scholar, prominent athlete rights activist and campaigner in the abolition of sex testing policies in women’s sport
Keynote 4: Live Multidisciplinary Team with British Cycling
Get insights into what it is like to be part of a multidisciplinary sports team in elite sport.
Members of this presentation are:
- Helen Scott, Men’s Sprint Podium Potential Coach at British Cycling and Paralympic gold medallist
- David Daniell, Podium Coach for the British Paralympic Cycling Programme and former Great Britain Cyclist
- Dr Laurence Birdsey, Lecturer in Applied Sport Science and Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
- Dr Thomas Dos’Santos, Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and Sports Biomechanics
Abstract submissions
Student conference delegates are invited to submit abstracts within the following sport and exercise science themes:
- Biomechanics and motor behaviour
- Physical activity and health
- Physiology and nutrition
- Psychology
- Sport and performance
Studies using qualitative and/or quantitative methods and/or with results pending are acceptable.
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Presentation formats
Two presentation formats are available:
Free communication presentation
A 10-minute presentation of your work followed by questions, in a chaired session with other presenters. For programming reasons, slots for free communication presentations are limited and preference will be given to those demonstrating excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Poster presentation
Your poster will be displayed with others and the time you will be available to discuss your work with delegates will be published in the programme.
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Abstract preparation guidelines
Important: Please read the abstract submissions guidelines (below) before completing your submission.
Abstract format guidelines
The following guidelines are designed to assist authors in preparing their abstracts. Because of the difference across research methods, there is no one prescribed format for an abstract. Authors are encouraged to use a format most appropriate for the methods used.
Abstracts should be no more than 400 words, containing no tables or figures, sub-headings or paragraph breaks. Word counts are calculated using the word count tool in Microsoft Word. Abstract titles, authors and institutions are not included in the word count.
Important style points
- British English spelling and punctuation are preferred.
- Please use double quotation marks, except where “a quotation is ‘within’ a quotation”.
- Present dates in the format 16 December 2015.
- Abbreviations, units and symbols should conform to Systeme International d’unites (SI units).
- For all abbreviations other than units, write the word or words to be abbreviated in full on the first mention followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
- Avoid the use of non-standard abbreviations within the text.
- Use capital “P” for p values ; use “years” not “yrs”; use “min”, “h”, “s” for minutes, hours, seconds.
- References must be kept to an absolute minimum and must be used only if essential. When used, any references must be incorporated into the text of the abstract. The required style of referencing for abstracts is shown in the referencing tab below.
- The abstract title should be concise and should clearly reflect the work being described. Only the first word should begin with a capital letter, unless a proper noun is being used.
It is anticipated that most abstracts will follow the format of:
A brief introduction in which the authors need to present the theoretical or empirical framework that the study builds upon, or is related to.
All research should have anaim or purpose, which should outline the principal objectives and scope of the study. For a quantitative research design that tests a specific hypothesis, it might be: “Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of A on B”. It should be emphasised that the authors are encouraged to state the purpose of the work concisely and if the purpose is exploratory, then this should be stated.
The methods section describes how sample sizes were determined and how data were collected and analysed so that other researchers could repeat the research. Please use the term ‘participants’ (not ‘subjects’). There needs to be a statement indicating that ethical approval was granted. For example, “With institutional ethics approval…”. Metrics by which outcomes of analyses are to be evaluated should be stated. Preferred metrics are effect sizes or confidence intervals of differences or changes rather than probabilities.
Authors must provide a clear explanation of their results and are encouraged to use the most appropriate format to do this. Quantitative researchers should report effect sizes and P values (e.g., P = 0.048). P < 0.01 is appropriate for values exceeding 3 decimal places (e.g., P = 0.000021). The number of decimal places a P value is reported to depends on the statistical analysis undertaken and what is being measured and its meaningfulness. Thus an author could report P values to 2 and 3 decimal places in the same abstract, but in different analyses. Qualitative researchers are encouraged to use themes and quotations to illustrate their findings. Please note: we encourage submissions from ongoing projects which will be completed by the conference – prepare your abstract with expected results and identified trends (there will be an opportunity to update this before your abstract is published).
In the conclusion, authors must conclude the relevance of their findings in relation to existing knowledge. This could be theory, research or practice. Authors are encouraged to provide clear recommendations on the value of their work and reflect on the extent to which findings relate to one or more educational, professional development or applied issues for sport and exercise scientists. The concluding sentence should provide a clear “so-what?” i.e. a statement of how knowledge has been advanced or practice should be changed.
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Referencing
Referencing must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) reference guide.
The following are examples illustrating the referencing method to be used:
- The equipment necessary for trauma care was listed in an EAP. (Young, L. and Trevail, T., 2016, In K. Ward (Ed.) Routledge Handbook of Sports Therapy, Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation (pp. 224-294). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge). [This illustrates the citation of a paper or chapter in a book].
- A 1% treadmill grade was used, after the recommendations of Jones and Doust (1996, Journal of Sports Sciences, 14, 321-327). Our findings were similar to those previously reported (e.g. Jones & Doust, 1996). [This illustrates the first and second citations of a journal paper].
- Gait efficiency was defined as … (Perry and Burnfield, 2010, Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function, 2nd New Jersey: Slack Incorporated). [This illustrates the citation of a book].
- The differences between groups for the nine release parameters from Bestet al. ([1993]. Journal of Sports Sciences, 11, 315-328) … [This illustrates the citation of a source, here a journal paper, with more than two authors].
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Abstract submission guidelines
- All abstracts should be submitted as per the instructions provided by the BASES Student Conference host institution.
- All accepted abstracts will be published in an abstract book available to all delegates attending the conference.
- Abstracts will be accepted with results pending as long as they are received by the deadline date
Abstracts will be reviewed and authors will be notified of one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Accept with minor amends
Number of submissions from each person and research team
Please note: to assist with programming, each person is only permitted to submit an abstract as the first named author for one free communication presentation and one poster presentation. Normally only two abstracts from any one research group may be presented.
The authors must indicate their preferred format presentation (although the organising committee cannot guarantee the inclusion of the abstract in the requested format).
The first named author must present the abstract.
Presenters must pay the delegate fee for the conference.
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Guidelines for free communications and poster presentations
Location, accommodation, leisure facilities
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Location
The BASES Student Conference 2024 is based predominantly based in our modern Business School on our All Saints Campus, with some elements taking place in nearby buildings.
Our campus is based in the heart of Manchester, just 5 minutes’ walk away from Oxford Road Station and 15 minutes’ walk away from Manchester Piccadilly Station.
We are a short walk away from the city’s world-renowned music and cultural venues. You will also find centres of sporting excellence surrounding us such as the Manchester Aquatics Centre, National Football Museum, National Basketball Performance Centre, the Etihad Stadium, the National Cycling Centre and much more.
For more information, view our travel advice.
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Accommodation
Manchester is a busy city with many offerings of hotels to suit visitors on a range of budgets.
Close to campus, you will also find a number of hotels such as the Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, the Holiday Inn Express Oxford Road and Hyatt Regency Manchester.
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Leisure facilities
If you’re looking to unwind around the conference, we are located 2 minutes’ walk from the Sugden Sports Centre where you will find a gym, sports courts and a timetable of classes available. You can also find the newly renovated Manchester Aquatics Centre nearby on Oxford Road which houses a 50m pool and diving pool, as well as a multiple gym rooms and studios.
Day passes are available for both of these Centres.
Our campus is also convenient for accessing the city’s major shopping areas of the Arndale where you can find many large brand stores, and the Northern Quarter which is home to many independent outlets.
You will find a variety of bars and restaurants on Oxford Road ranging from fast food favourites to relaxed cafes, and you’re only a short walk away from the busy Deansgate Road area and hotspots for culture of the Northern Quarter and New Islington.
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