Kevin has been in the Department since 1992 and prior to that, he was a Research Assistant and a Lecturer in the Department of Movement Science at the University of Liverpool.
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Email
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Telephone
01244 513425
About Prof Kevin Lamb
Kevin is a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and BASES Accredited as an Exercise Physiologist (Research). He has been in the Department since 1992 and prior to that he was a Research Assistant and a Lecturer in the Department of Movement Science at the University of Liverpool. Kevin has taught across all levels at Chester and for 10 years delivered Research Methods/Statistics modules in Hong Kong and Singapore. A former member of the University’s Research Committee, and Research Policy and Practice Committee, Kevin coordinated the Department's successful submission to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Kevin was a member of the Faculty of Applied Sciences Ethics Committee from 2004-2011. In September 2012, Kevin became the Programme Leader for the Department’s flourishing MSc programmes in Sports Science.
Inaugural Professorial Lecture presentation (Slideshare)
External Examining roles
- 2010; PhD, University of Exeter
- 2010; PhD, University of Coventry
- 2012; PhD, Nottingham Trent University
- 2014; PhD, University of South Australia
- 2017; PhD, University of Worcester
- 2017; MSc, University of Cape Town
- 2018; PhD. Leeds Beckett University
- 2020; PhD, University of Winchester
Teaching
Kevin teaches on the following Exercise Physiology and Research Methods/Statistics modules:
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology (Level 4)
- Measurement and Evaluation Issues in Exercise Physiology (Level 5)
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Level 5)
- Exercise in Health and Disease (Level 6)
- Dissertation in Exercise Physiology (Level 6)
- Research Methods in Sports Sciences (MSc)
He also supervises Master’s Dissertation students, specialising in Applied Exercise Physiology and Performance Analysis.
Research
Research interests
- Perceived exertion in children and adults
- Reliability and validity of fitness and performance measures
- Performance analysis in elite sport
- Exercise-induced muscle damage and perceptual responses during endurance exercise
- Fatigue thresholds in sports performance
MPhil/PhD Supervision
Kevin has supervised 16 successful research degrees (14 PhD and 2 MPhil).
Published Work
Selected publications
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., Norris, J., Moran, J., Drury, B., Borges, N., & Twist, C. (2020). Ageing and recovery after resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: Current evidence and implications for future research. Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity,
Chorley, A., Bott, R., Marwood, S., & Lamb, K.L. (2020). Physiological and anthropometric
determinants of critical power, W’ and the reconstitution of W’ in trained and untrained male cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, DOI
Chorley, A., Bott, R., Marwood, S., & Lamb, K.L. (2019). Slowing the reconstitution of W' in recovery with repeated bouts of maximal exercise. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14, 149-155.
Stanley, E., Thomson, E., Smith, G., & Lamb, K.L. (2018). An analysis of the three-dimensional kinetics and kinematics of maximal effort punches among amateur boxers. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 18, 835-854.
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2017). A comparison of load-velocity and load-power relationships between well-trained young and middle-aged males during three popular resistance exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32 (5), 1440–1447
Thomson, E., & Lamb, K.L. (2017). The reproducibility of the internal load and performance-based responses to simulated amateur boxing. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31, 3396-3402.
Lamb, K.L., Parfitt, G., & Eston, R.G. (2017). Effort perception. In N. Armstrong and W. Van Mechelen (Eds.), 3rd Edition, Paediatric exercise science and medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C., & Lamb, K. (2014). A three-season comparison of match performances among selected and unselected elite youth rugby league players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32, 1110-1119.
Thomson, E., Lamb, K.L., & Nicholas, C. (2013). The development of a reliable amateur boxing performance analysis template. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 516-528.
Cahill, N., Lamb, K.L., Worsfold, P., Headey, R., Murray, S. (2013). The movement characteristics of English Premiership rugby union players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 229-237
All publications by year
In Press
Pentith, R., Moss, S., Lamb, K.L., & Edwards, C. (2020). Perfectionism among young female competitive Irish dancers: prevalence and relationship with injury responses. Journal of Dance, Medicine and Science, in press.
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., Norris, J., Moran, J., Drury, B., Borges, N., & Twist, C. (2020). Ageing and recovery after resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: Current evidence and implications for future research. Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity, in press.
2020
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2020). Low body fat does not influence recovery after muscle-damaging lower-limb plyometrics in young male team sport athletes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 5, 79 DOI
Chorley, A., & Lamb, K.L. (2020). The application of critical power, the work capacity above critical power (W’) and its reconstitution: A narrative review of current evidence and implications for cycling training prescription. Sports, DOI
Chorley, A., Bott, R., Marwood, S., & Lamb, K.L. (2020). Physiological and anthropometric determinants of critical power, W’ and the reconstitution of W’ in trained and untrained male cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, DOI
2019
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2019). Exercise-induced damage and recovery in young and middle-aged males with different resistance training experience. Sports, 7(6), 132; DOI
Chorley, A., Bott, R., Marwood, S., & Lamb, K.L. (2019). Slowing the reconstitution of W' in recovery with repeated bouts of maximal exercise. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14, 149-155. and Performance, 14, 149-155.
2018
Stanley, E., Thomson, E., Smith, G., & Lamb, K.L. (2018). An analysis of the three-dimensional kinetics and kinematics of maximal effort punches among amateur boxers. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 18, 835-854.
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., Clark, C.T.T., Moran, J., Drury, B., Carcia Ramos, A., & Twist, C. (2018). A comparison of the FitroDyne and GymAware rotary encoders for quantifying peak and mean velocity during traditional multi-jointed exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, in press.
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2018). Internal loads, but not external loads and fatigue, are similar in young and middle-aged resistance trained males during high volume squatting exercise. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 3, 45. DOI
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2018). A comparison of load-velocity and load-power relationships between well-trained young and middle-aged males during three popular resistance exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32, 1440-1447.
2017
Lamb, K.L., Parfitt, G., & Eston, R.G. (2017). Effort perception. In N. Armstrong and W. Van Mechelen (Eds.), 3rd Edition, Paediatric exercise science and medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Thomson, E., & Lamb, K.L. (2017). The reproducibility of the internal load and performance-based responses to simulated amateur boxing. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 31, 3396-3402.
Dobbin, N. Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2017). Selected physiological, perceptual and physical performance changes during two bouts of prolonged high intensity intermittent running separated by 72 hours. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 31, 3474-3481.
Chorley, A., & Lamb, K.L. (2017). The effects of a cycling warm-up including high-intensity heavy-resistance conditioning contractions on subsequent 4 km time trial performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. DOI
Thomson, E., & Lamb, K.L. (2017). Quantification of the physical and physiological load of a boxing-specific simulation protocol. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17, 136-148.
2016
Thomson, E., & Lamb, K.L. (2016). The technical demands of amateur boxing: Effect of contest outcome, weight and ability. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 16, 203-215.
Fernandes, J.F.T., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2016). The intra- and inter-day reliability of the FitroDyne as a measure of multi-jointed muscle function. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 24, 29-39.
2015
Eston, R., Coquart, J., Lamb, K., & Parfitt, G. (2015). Misperception: No evidence to dismiss RPE as regulator of moderate-intensity exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47(12), 2676.
Burt, D., Lamb, K.L, Nicholas, C., & Twist, C. (2015). Lower volume muscle-damaging exercise confers protection against high volume muscle-damaging exercise and the detrimental effects on endurance performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 115, 1523-1532.
2014
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C. & Lamb, K. (2014). The relationship between physical abilities, ball-carrying and tackling among elite youth rugby league players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32, 542-549.
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C. & Lamb, K. (2014). The reliability of tests for sport-specific skill amongst elite youth rugby league players. European Journal of Sports Sciences, 14, S471-S477.
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C., & Lamb, K. (2014). A three-season comparison of match performances among selected and unselected elite youth rugby league players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 32, 1110-1119.
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C., & Lamb, K. (2014). Changes in anthropometry and performance, and their inter-relationships, across three seasons in elite youth rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28, 3128-3136.
Burt, D., Lamb, K.L., Nicholas, C., & Twist, C. (2014). Effects of exercise-induced muscle damage on resting metabolic rate, sub-maximal running and post-exercise oxygen consumption. European Journal of Sport Science, 14, 337-344.
Roddy, R., Lamb, K.L., & Worsfold, P. (2014). The importance of perturbations in elite squash: An analysis of their ability to successfully predict rally outcome. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 14, 652-679.
2013
Thomson, E., Lamb, K.L., & Nicholas, C. (2013). The development of a reliable amateur boxing performance analysis template. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 516-528.
Burt, D., Lamb, K.L, Nicholas, C., & Twist, C. (2013). Effects of repeated bouts of squatting exercise on sub-maximal endurance running performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 13, 285-293.
Highton, J.M., Twist, C., Lamb, K.L. & Nicholas, C. (2013). Carbohydrate-protein co-ingestion improves multiple-sprint running performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 361-369.
Cahill, N., Lamb, K.L., Worsfold, P., Headey, R., Murray, S. (2013). The movement characteristics of English Premiership rugby union players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 229-237
Sykes, D., Nicholas, C., Lamb, K.L., & Twist, C. (2013). An evaluation of the external validity and reliability of a rugby league match simulation protocol. Journal of Sports Sciences, 31, 48-57.
2012
Burt, D., Lamb, K.L., Nicholas, C., & Twist, C. (2012). The effects of muscle damaging exercise on physiological, metabolic and perceptual responses during two modes of endurance exercise. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 10, 70-77.
Highton, J.M., Lamb, K.L., Twist, C., & Nicholas, C. (2012). The reliability and validity of short-distance sprint performance assessed on a non-motorised treadmill. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26, 458-465.
2011
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C., & Lamb, K.L. (2011). Predicting 30 m timing gate speed from a 5 Hz Global Positioning System (GPS) device. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 11, 575-582.
Waldron, M., Worsfold, P., Twist, C., & Lamb, K.L. (2011) Concurrent validity and test re-test reliability of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and timing gates to assess sprint performance variables. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29, 1613-1619.
Sykes, D., Twist, C., Nicholas, C., & Lamb, K. (2011). Changes in locomotive rates during senior elite rugby league matches. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29, 1263-1271.
2010
Morris, M., Lamb, K.L., Hayton, J., Cotterrell, D., & Buckley, J. (2010). The validity and reliability of predicting maximal oxygen uptake from a treadmill-based sub-maximal perceptually regulated exercise test. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 109, 983-988.
Foster, C., Twist, C., Lamb, K.L., & Nicholas, C. (2010). Heart rate responses to small-sided games among elite junior rugby league players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24, 906-911.
2009
Morris, M, Lamb, K.L., Cotterrell, D., & Buckley, J. (2009). Predicting maximal oxygen uptake via a perceptually regulated exercise test (PRET). Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 7, 122-128.
Sykes, D., Twist, C., Hall, S., Nicholas, C., & Lamb, K.L. (2009). Semi-automated time-motion analysis of senior elite rugby league. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 9 (1), 47-59.
2008
Eaves, S.J., Hughes, M.D., & Lamb, K.L. (2008). Assessing the impact of the season and rule changes on specific match and tactical variables in professional rugby league football in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 8 (3), 104-115.
Eaves, S.J., Lamb, K.L., & Hughes, M.D. (2008). The impact of rule and playing season changes on time variables in professional rugby league in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 8 (2), 44-54.
Lamb, K.L., Parfitt, G., & Eston, R.G. (2008). Effort perception. In N. Armstrong and W. Van Mechelen (Eds.), Paediatric exercise science and medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2007
Smith, A., Thurston, M., Green, K., & Lamb, K. (2007). Young people’s participation in extra-curricular physical education: A study of 15-16 year-olds in North-West England and North-East Wales. European Physical Education Review, 13, 339-68.
Smith, A., Thurston, M, Green, K., & Lamb, K. (2007). Young people’s participation in National Curriculum Physical Education: a study of 15-16 year-olds in North-West England and North-East Wales. European Physical Education Review, 13, 165-194.
Lamb, K.L., & Rogers, L. (2007). A re-appraisal of the reliability of the 20 m multi-stage shuttle run test. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 100, 287-292.
Green, K., Smith, A., Thurston, M., & Lamb, K.L (2007). Gender and secondary school National Curriculum Physical Education: Change alongside continuity. In I. Wellard (ed.) Rethinking gender and youth sport. London: Routledge.
2005
Eaves, S.J., Hughes, M.D., & Lamb, K.L. (2005). The consequences of the introduction of professional playing status on game action variables in international northern hemisphere rugby union football. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 5 (2), 58-86.
Costa, R.J.S, Jones, G.E., Coleman, R., Lamb, K.L., & Williams, J.H.H. (2005). The effects of a high carbohydrate diet on cortisol and salivary immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) during a period of ‘over-training’ amongst Olympic and Ironman Triathletes. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 26, 880-885.
Eston, R.G., Lamb, K.L., Parfitt, G., & King, N. (2005). The validity of predicting maximal oxygen uptake from a perceptually-regulated graded exercise test. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 94, 221-227.
2004
Hartshorn, J.E.O., & Lamb, K.L. (2004). The Reproducibility of perceptually regulated exercise responses during short-term cycle ergometry. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 25, 362-367.
Lamb, K.L., Eaves, S.J., & Hartshorn, J.E.O. (2004). The effect of experiential anchoring on the reproducibility of exercise regulation in adolescent children. Journal of Sports Sciences, 22, 159-165.
2000-2003
O’Connor, T.E., & Lamb, K.L. (2003). The effects of BODYMAX™ high-repetition resistance training on measures of body composition and muscular strength in active adult women. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17, 614-620.
Yelling, M., Lamb, K.L., & Swaine, I.L (2002). Validity of a pictorial perceived exertion scale for effort estimation and effort production during stepping exercise in adolescent children. European Physical Education Review, 8, 157-175.
Winter, E.M, Eston, R.G., & Lamb, K.L. (2001). Statistical analyses in the physiology of exercise and kinanthropometry. Journal of Sports Sciences, 19, 761-775.
Eston, R.G., Parfitt, G., Campbell, L., & Lamb, K.L. (2000). Reliability of effort perception for regulating exercise intensity in children using the Cart and Load Effort Rating (CALER) Scale. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12, 388-397.
Green, K., & Lamb, K.L. (2000). Health-related exercise, effort perception and physical education. European Journal of Physical Education, 5, 88-103.
Eston, R.G., & Lamb, K.L. (2000). Effort perception. In N. Armstrong and W. Van Mechelen (Eds.), Oxford textbook of paediatric exercise science and medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
1995-1999
Lamb, K.L., Eston, R.G., & Corns, D. (1999). The reliability of ratings of perceived exertion during progressive treadmill exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 33, 336-339.
Lamb, K.L., & Howarth, W.B. (1998). Self-perceived fitness amongst adolescent schoolboys. European Journal of Physical Education, 3, 167-177.
Lamb, K.L. (1998). Test-retest reliability in quantitative physical education research: a commentary. European Physical Education Review, 4, 145-152.
Lamb, K.L., & Eston, R.G. (1997). Effort perception in children: time for a new approach. In J. Welsman, N. Armstrong, and B. Kirby (Eds.), Children and exercise XIX: volume II. Exeter: Washington Singer Press.
Lamb, K.L. and Eston, R.G. (1997). Effort perception in children. Sports Medicine, 23, 139-148.
Lamb, K.L., Trask, S., & Eston, R.G. (1997). Effort perception in children: a focus on testing methodology. In N. Armstrong, B. Kirby, and J. Welsman (Eds.), Children and exercise XIX: pediatric work physiology. London: E. & F.N. Spon.
Lamb, K.L. (1996). Exercise regulation during cycle ergometry using the CERT and RPE scales. Pediatric Exercise Science, 8, 337-350.
Marriott, H.E., & Lamb, K.L. (1996). The use of ratings of perceived exertion for regulating exercise levels in rowing. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 72, 267-271.
Lamb, K.L. (1995). Children's ratings of effort during cycle ergometry: an examination of the validity and reliability of two effort rating scales. Pediatric Exercise Science, 7, 407-421.
Lamb, K.L., & Tones, S.S. (1995). An examination of the validity and reliability of two effort rating scales among children. In F.H. Fu and M-L Ng (Eds.), Sports psychology: perspectives and practices towards the 21st century. Kowloon, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science.
1990-1994
Eston, R.G., Lamb, K.L., Bain, A., Williams, A.M., & Williams, J.G. (1994). Validity of a perceived exertion scale for children: a pilot study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 78, 691-697.
Lamb, K.L., & Morris, P.G. (1993). Leisure-time physical activity as a determinant of self-perceived fitness. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76, 1043-1047.
Eston, R.G., Shephard, S., Kreitzman, S., Coxon, A., Brodie, D.A., Lamb, K.L., & Baltzopoulos, V. (1992). Effect of very low calorie diet on body composition and exercise response in sedentary women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 65, 452-458.
Lamb, K.L. (1992). Correlates of self-perceived fitness. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 74, 907-914.
Brodie, D.A., Roberts, K., & Lamb, K.L. (1992). Citysport challenge: a guide for players, providers, and pupils. London: Health Promotion Research Trust.
Lamb, K.L., Asturias. L.P., Roberts, K., & Brodie, D.A. (1992). Sports participation - how much does it cost? Leisure Studies, 11, 19-29.
Lamb, K.L., Roberts, K., & Brodie, D.A. (1991). Health assessment and sports participation among indoor sports participants. In J. Long (Ed.), Leisure, health and wellbeing. Eastbourne: Leisure Studies Association Publications.
Roberts, K., Minten, J.H., Chadwick, C., Lamb, K.L., & Brodie, D.A. (1991). Sporting lives: a case study of leisure careers. Society and Leisure, 14, 261-284.
Lamb, K.L., Brodie, D.A., Minten, J.H., & Roberts, K. (1991). A comparison of selected health variables between samples of a sporting and a general population. Social Science and Medicine, 33, 835-839.
Lamb, K.L., & Brodie, D.A. (1991). Leisure-time physical activity as an estimate of physical fitness: a validation study. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 44, 41-52.
Lamb, K.L., & Brodie, D.A. (1990). The assessment of physical activity by leisure-time physical activity questionnaires. Sports Medicine, 10, 159-180.
Lamb. K.L., Roberts, K., & Brodie, D.A. (1990). Self-perceived health among sports participants and non-sports participants. Social Science and Medicine, 31, 1963-969.
1988-1989
Roberts, K., Lamb, K.L., Dench, S., & Brodie, D.A. (1989). Leisure patterns, health status and employment status. Leisure Studies, 8, 229-235.
Brodie, D.A., Lamb, K.L., & Roberts, K. (1988). Body composition and self-perceived health and fitness among indoor sports participants. Ergonomics, 31, 1551-1557.
Lamb, K.L., Dench, S., Brodie, D.A., & Roberts, K. (1988). Sports participation and health status: a preliminary analysis. Social Science and Medicine, 27, 1309-1316.
Lamb, K.L., Brodie, D.A., & Roberts, K. (1988). Physical fitness and health-related fitness as indicators of a positive health state. Health Promotion, 3, 171-182.
Lamb, K.L., & Burwitz, L. (1988). Visual restriction in ball-catching: re-examination of early findings. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 14, 93-99.
Qualifications
BA, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, FBASES