Dr Rachel Ward
Fields of research: Human Movement and Sports Science, Biomechanics, Motor Control, Dance
Contact Details
Phone: +61 2 9065 8926
Email: rachel.ward@unsw.edu.au
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Publications related to this Person
Journal articles
Ram A; Marcos L; Morey R; Clark T; Hakansson S; Ristov M; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Jones MD; Ward RE; Keech A, 2021, 'Exercise for affect and enjoyment in overweight or obese males: a comparison of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training', Psychology, Health and Medicine, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2021.1903055
Clark T; Morey R; Jones MD; Marcos L; Ristov M; Ram A; Hakansson S; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'High-intensity interval training for reducing blood pressure: a randomized trial vs. moderate-intensity continuous training in males with overweight or obesity', Hypertension Research, vol. 43, pp. 396 - 403, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41440-019-0392-6
Letton ME; Thom JM; Ward RE, 2020, 'The effectiveness of classical ballet training on health-related outcomes: A systematic review', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol. 17, pp. 566 - 574, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0303
Ram A; Marcos L; Jones MD; Morey R; Hakansson S; Clark T; Ristov M; Franklin A; McCarthy C; De Carli L; Ward R; Keech A, 2020, 'The effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity: A randomized trial', Obesity Medicine, vol. 17, pp. 100187 - 100187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100187
Ward RE; Fong Yan, A; Orishimo K; Kremenic I; Hagins M; Liederbach M; Hiller C; Pappas E, 2019, 'Comparison of lower limb joint stiffness between male and female dancers and athletes during drop jump landings', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sms.13309
Hakansson S; Jones MD; Ristov M; Marcos L; Clark T; Ram A; Morey R; Franklin A; McCarthy C; Carli LD; Ward R; Keech A, 2018, 'Intensity-dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial', European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), vol. 22, pp. 1813 - 1823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1277
Wewege MA; Ward RE, 2018, 'Bone mineral density in pre-professional female ballet dancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 21, pp. 783 - 788, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2018.02.006
Fong Yan A; Cobley S; Chan C; Pappas E; Nicholson LL; Ward RE; Murdoch RE; Gu Y; Trevor BL; Vassallo AJ; Wewege MA; Hiller CE, 2018, 'The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes Compared to Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Sports Medicine, vol. 48, pp. 933 - 951, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0853-5
engel A; broderick C; Ward RE; parmenter B, 2018, 'Study Protocol: The Effect of a Fundamental Motor Skills Intervention in a Preschool Setting on Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Activity: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial', Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access, vol. 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2572-0775.1000129
Wewege MA; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'Reply to letter to the editor: high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training: the lack of equalization, an ongoing problem', Obesity Reviews, vol. 18, pp. 1225 - 1226, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12586
Chow JJ; Thom JM; Wewege MA; Ward RE; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Accuracy of step count measured by physical activity monitors: The effect of gait speed and anatomical placement site', Gait and Posture, vol. 57, pp. 199 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.012
Van Capelle A; Broderick CR; van Doorn N; E.Ward R; Parmenter BJ, 2017, 'Interventions to improve fundamental motor skills in pre-school aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 20, pp. 658 - 666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2016.11.008
Wewege M; van den Berg R; Ward RE; Keech A, 2017, 'The effects of high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training on body composition in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Obesity Reviews, vol. 18, pp. 635 - 646, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12532
Conference Papers
Ward RE; Mullins JW; McIntosh AS, 2014, '"Square Hips - Fact or Fiction?" Three-dimensional kinematic analysis of battements devant and derriere in classical ballet technique.', in Mickle KJ; Harland DL; Steele JR (eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, University of Wollongong, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 72 - 72, presented at 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 30 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
Hung L; Ward RE; Landeo R, 2014, 'The effect of vertical stiffness on peak kicking velocity in taekwondo', in Mickle KJ; Harland DL (ed.), Book of Abstracts of the 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, University of Wollongong, Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 67 - 67, presented at 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 30 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
Simsic B; Barry B; Booth J; Kark L; Ward RE, 2012, 'Comparison of lower limb muscle activity during therapeutic exercises and corresponding functional movements', in Abstracts of the 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 59 - 59, presented at 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2012 - 11 December 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22235
Neville CC; Barry BK; Ward RE; Poulos PR; Batchelor J; Poulos R, 2012, 'Comparing muscle activation patterns in simulated driving and video-based exercises in older adults', in Abstracts of the 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, pp. 60 - 60, presented at 2nd Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2012 - 11 December 2012
Ward RE; Mullins JW; McIntosh AS, 2012, 'Accuracy of qualitative analysis of classical ballet technique', in Solomon R; Solomon J (ed.), Abstracts of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Singapore, pp. 76 - 76, presented at 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Singapore, 25 October 2012 - 28 October 2012
Ward RE; McIntosh AS, 2010, 'Three dimensional kinematic analysis of the grand battement derriere', in Solomon R; Solomon J (ed.), Abstracts of the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Birmingham, UK, pp. 72 - 72, presented at 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Birmingham, UK, 28 October 2010 - 31 October 2010
Ward RE; Mcintosh AS, 2002, 'Development of an automated quantitative gait analysis report for clinical assessment of children with cerebral palsy', in Bach TM; Orr D; Baker R; Sparrow WA (eds.), 4th. Australasian Biomechanics Conference, 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, pp. 146-147, presented at 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, -
Dwan LN; Mcintosh AS; Lowe K; Ward RE, 2002, 'Quantitative analysis of the upper limb in children with cerebral palsy after treatment with Botulinum toxin,', in Bach TM; Orr D; Baker R; Sparrow WA (eds.), 4th. Australasian Biomechanics Conference, 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, pp. 112-113, presented at 4th Australasian Biomechanics Conference, La Trobe University, Melbourne, -
Dwan LN; Mcintosh AS; Lowe K; Ward RE, 2002, 'Quantitative analysis of upper limb motion in children with cerebral palsy after treatment with Botulinum toxin', in Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney, pp. 93-95, presented at Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney
Ward RE; Mcintosh AS, 2002, 'Development of an automated quatitative gait analysis report for clinical assessment of children with cerebral palsy', in Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney, pp. 29-31, presented at Conference on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Sydney
Conference Posters
Parmenter B; Engel A; Ward R; Perreault K; Van Capelle A; Broderick C, 2019, 'Children’s body mass index is related to parental perceived physical activity levels in pre-school aged children.', presented at American Heart Association EPI Lifestyle 2019, 05 March 2019
Keech A; Wewege M; Ward R; van den Berg R, 2017, 'High-intensity Interval Training Vs. Moderate-intensity Continuous Training For Body Composition. A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis.', in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Denver, Vol. 49, pp. 393 - 393, presented at Amercian College of Sports Medicine, Denver, 30 May 2017 - 03 June 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000517956.55347.56
Fong Yan A; Hiller C; Pappas E; Chan, C; Ward RE; Cobley, S; Brown R; Gu Y; Trevor B; Vassallo A; Wewege M; Nicholson L, 2016, 'The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review', in The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Physical Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review, International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Hong Kong, presented at International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, Hong Kong, 19 October 2016 - 23 October 2016
Chow JJ; Ward RE; Thom JM; Parmenter BJ, 2016, 'Validating The Latest Commercial Physical Activity Monitors: Which Monitor Should You Use?: 1269 Board #8 June 2, 8: 00 AM - 10: 00 AM.', in Med Sci Sports Exerc, United States, Vol. 48, pp. 329, United States, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000485994.58432.06
Conference Presentations
Broderick C; Engel A; Hardy L; Kwai N; Van Doorn N; Ward R; Parmenter B, 2020, 'Intervention for Fundamental Motor Skills And Physical Activity In Pre-schoolers: A Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial.', presented at 2020 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, 27 May 2020 - 30 May 2020
Conference Abstracts
Parmenter B; Engel A; Ward R; Perreault K; Van Capelle A; Broderick C, 2019, 'Children’s body mass index is related to parental perceived physical activity levels in pre-school aged children.', in American Heart Association, presented at EPI Lifestyle Sessions
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