Dr Simon Augustus
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
- Department of Applied and Human Sciences
- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Penrhyn Road
- Health, Education and Society
Senior Lecturer in Sport Biomechanics
About
Before moving to Kingston University in August 2021 as a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics, I completed a PhD in Sports Biomechanics at the University of Chichester.
The focus of my PhD was to identify whole-body mechanical strategies for performing ball kicking motions (e.g. football instep, rugby place, and AFL punt kicks). Knowledge of these strategies has allowed me to explore different methods of enhancing performance of these skills.
My research has also focused on developing novel methods of processing biomechanical data (e.g. EMG, Kinematic and Force measurements) and analysing different movement patterns. I am currently investigating how such methods influence identification of athletes 'at risk' from sustaining lower limb injuries (e.g. anterior cruciate ligament, tibial stress fractures).
This work has enabled me to work with athletes and clients across different settings (e.g. sport, clinical and occupational) to help improve performance and reduce injury. For example, I have worked within professional motorsport, football, skiing and with the Ministry of Defence.
In September 2021, I was winner of the prestigious 'New Investigator Award' at the 39th Annual Conference the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Canberra, Australia.
Qualifications
- PhD Sports Biomechanics
- MSc Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences
- PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy