Professor Kevin Norton

Bradley Distinguished Professor UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance

email Kevin.Norton@unisa.edu.au

Available for media comment
Research Degree Supervisor

About me

Kevin is a Professor of Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences. His current research and teaching interests include exercise-induced changes to health risk factors, interventions to increase physical activity among adults, and limits to human performance in sport.

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Research

Research focus

Human Movement and Sports Science
Medical and Health Sciences
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology

Highlights

AFL football research on injury development and fitness conditioning

Intervention strategies to promote physical activity

Evolution of sports and performance

Pre-exercise screening and risk factor assessment

Exercise physiology

Limits of human physical performance

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Books

Year	Output
2019	Norton, K & Eston, R 2019, Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology, Routledge, US.

Chapters

Year	Output
2019	Gollan, S, Hewitt, A, Greenham, G & Norton, K I 2019, 'Game style in team sports: what is it and how to measure it?', in K Norton & R Eston (eds), Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology, 4th ed., Routledge, UK, ch. 20, pp. 518-528.
2019	Norton, K I 2019, 'Standards for anthropometry assessment', in K Norton & R Eston (eds), Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology, 4th ed., Routledge, UK, ch. 4, pp. 68-137. Open access
2019	Norton, LH & Norton, K I 2019, 'Blood sampling and point-of-care testing', in K Norton & R Eston (eds), Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology, 4th ed., Routledge, UK, ch. 3, pp. 46-67. Open access
2019	Norton, LH & Norton, K I 2019, 'Pre-exercise screening and health risk assessment', in K Norton & R Eston (eds), Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology, 4th ed., Routledge, UK, ch. 1, pp. 3-25. Open access
2014	Coombes, J & Norton, KI 2014, 'Pre-exercise health screening guide', Exercise and Sport Science Australia¹s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment, Elsevier, Australia, ch. 6, pp. 115-132.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2023	Halabi, C, Norton, L, Norton, K & Smith, WS 2023, 'Headpulse biometric measures following concussion in young adult athletes', JAMA network open, vol. 6, no. 8, article no. e2328633. Open access
2021	Janetzki, SJ, Bourdon, PC, Norton, K I, Lane, JC & Bellenger, CR 2021, 'Evolution of physical demands of Australian Football League matches from 2005 to 2017: a systematic review and meta-regression', Sports Medicine - Open, vol. 7, article no. 28. Open access 7 5 1
2020	Bennett, H, Arnold, J, Norton, K & Davison, K 2020, 'Are we really 'screening' movement? The role of assessing movement quality in exercise settings', Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 9, pp. 489-492. Open access 4 1 54
2020	Garrett, JM, Graham, SR, Eston, RG, Burgess, DJ, Garrett, LJ, Jakeman, J & Norton, K 2020, 'Comparison of a countermovement jump test and submaximal run test to quantify the sensitivity for detecting practically important changes within high-performance Australian rules football', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 68-72. Open access 6 5 5
2020	Gollan, S, Bellenger, C & Norton, K 2020, 'Contextual factors impact styles of play in the English premier league', Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 78-83. Open access 16 10
2020	Lane, J, van der Ploeg, G, Greenham, G & Norton, K 2020, 'Characterisation of offensive and defensive game play trends in the Australian Football League (1999-2019)', International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 557-568. 5 4 1
2020	Mallol, M, Norton, L, Bentley, DJ, Mejuto, G, Norton, K & Yanci, J 2020, 'Physiological response differences between run and cycle high intensity interval training program in recreational middle age female runners', Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 508-516. Open access 8 8
2019	Bennett, H, Arnold, J, Martin, M, Norton, K & Davison, K 2019, 'A randomised controlled trial of movement quality-focused exercise versus traditional resistance exercise for improving movement quality and physical performance in trained adults', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 37, no. 24, pp. 2806-2817. Open access 7 6 7
2019	Bennett, H, Davison, K, Arnold, J, Martin, M, Wood, S & Norton, K 2019, 'Reliability of a movement quality assessment tool to guide exercise prescription (movementscreen)', International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 424-435. Open access 9
2019	Garrett, J, Graham, SR, Eston, RG, Burgess, DJ, Garrett, LJ, Jakeman, J & Norton, K 2019, 'A novel method of assessment for monitoring neuromuscular fatigue in Australian rules football players', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 598-605. Open access 24 20 18
2019	Garrett, JM, Gunn, R, Eston, RG, Jakeman, J, Burgess, DJ & Norton, K 2019, 'The effects of fatigue on the running profile of elite team sport athletes. A systematic review and meta-analysis', The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, vol. 59, no. 8, pp. 1328-1338. Open access 11 11 3
2019	Lamoureux, NR, Fitzgerald, JS, Norton, K I, Sabato, T, Tremblay, MS & Tomkinson, GR 2019, 'Temporal trends in the cardiorespiratory fitness of 2,525,827 adults between 1967 and 2016: a systematic review', Sports Medicine, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 41-55. 61 56 120
2019	Mallol, M, Bentley, DJ, Norton, L, Norton, K, Mejuto, G & Yanci, J 2019, 'Comparison of reduced-volume high-intensity interval training and high-volume training on endurance performance in triathletes', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 239-245. 9 6 26
2018	Bartram, JC, Thewlis, D, Martin, DT & Norton, K I 2018, 'Accuracy of W ' recovery kinetics in high performance cyclists- modeling intermittent work capacity', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 724-728. 28 26 7
2018	Devonshire-Gill, KR & Norton, KI 2018, 'Australian adult physical activity sufficiency trend data: positive, prevalent, and persistent changes 2002-2012', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 117-126. 11 10
2018	Gollan, S, Ferrar, K & Norton, K 2018, 'Characterising game styles in the English Premier League using the 'moments of play' framework', International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 998-1009. 22 17
2018	Greenham, G, Buckley, JD, Garrett, J, Eston, R & Norton, K 2018, 'Biomarkers of physiological responses to periods of intensified, non-resistance-based exercise training in well-trained male athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Sports Medicine, vol. 48, no. 11, pp. 2517-2548. 43 36 17
2018	Norton, L, Thomas, J, Bevan, N & Norton, K 2018, 'Agreement between pre-exercise screening questionnaires completed online versus face-to-face', PLoS One, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 1-10. Open access 2 1
2018	Perri, T, Norton, KI, Bellenger, CR & Murphy, AP 2018, 'Training loads in typical junior-elite tennis training and competition: implications for transition periods in a high-performance pathway', International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 18, no.2, pp. 327-338. 13 13
2018	Sekendiz, B, Norton, K, Keyzer, P, Dietrich, J, Coyle, IR, Gray, S & Finch, CF 2018, 'Emergency preparedness in fitness facilities: bridging the gap between policy and practice', International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 71-85. Open access 3
2017	Bartram, JC, Thewlis, D, Martin, DT & Norton, K I 2017, 'Predicting critical power in elite cyclists: questioning validity of the 3-min all-out test', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 783-787. Open access 25 24
2017	Bennett, H, Davison, K, Arnold, J, Slattery, F, Martin, M & Norton, K 2017, 'Multicomponent musculoskeletal movement assessment tools: a systematic review and critical appraisal of their development and applicability to professional practice', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 31, no. 10, pp. 2903-2919. 21 20 4
2017	Burn, N, Norton, LH, Drummond, C & Norton, KI 2017, 'Changes in physical activity behaviour and health risk factors following a randomised controlled pilot workplace exercise intervention', AIMS public health, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 189-201. Open access 5 42
2017	Gollan, S, Chalmers, S, Alderton, S & Norton, KI 2017, 'Supplemental intermittent-day heat training and the lactate threshold', Journal of Thermal Biology, vol. 65, pp. 16-20. 2 3 5
2017	Gray, S, Sekendiz, B, Norton, K & Finch, C 2017, 'A comprehensive observational audit tool for use in Australian fitness facilities', Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 306-317. 2 1 1
2017	Greenham, G, Hewitt, A & Norton, K 2017, 'A pilot study to measure game style within Australian football', International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 576-585. 15 16 8
2016	Chalmers, S, Esterman, A, Eston, R & Norton, K 2016, 'Brief heat training: no improvement of the lactate threshold in mild conditions', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 1029-1037. 7 5 1
2016	Gomersall, S, Maher, C, English, C, Rowlands, A, Dollman, J, Norton, K & Olds, T 2016, 'Testing the activitystat hypothesis: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Public Health, vol. 16, pp. 1-14. Open access 17 16 2
2016	Hewitt, A, Greenham, G & Norton, K 2016, 'Game style in soccer: what is it and can we quantify it?', International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 355-372. 111 86 1
2016	Norton, K, Norton, L & Lewis, N 2016, 'Effects of short-term physical activity interventions on simple and choice response times', BioMed Research International, vol. 2016, article no. 5613767, pp. 1-8. Open access 8 8 1
2015	Chalmers, S, Esterman, A, Eston, RG & Norton, K 2015, 'Standardization of the Dmax method for calculating the second lactate threshold', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 10, no. 7, pp. 921-926. Open access 17 14 15
2015	Norton, LH, Norton, K I & Lewis, NR 2015, 'Adherence, compliance, and health risk factor changes following short-term physical activity interventions', BioMed Research International, vol. 2015, article no. 929782, pp. 1-9. Open access 9 6
2014	Chalmers, S, Esterman, A, Eston, R, Chalmers, KJ & Norton, K 2014, 'Short-term heat acclimation training improves physical performance: a systematic review, and exploration of physiological adaptations and application for team sport', Sports Medicine, vol. 44, no. 7, pp. 971-988. 82 73 44
2014	Dietrich, J, Keyzer, P, Coyle, IR, Norton, K, Sekendiz, B, Jones, V & Finch, CF 2014, 'Train the trainers: maintaining standards to minimise injuries and avoiding legal liability in the fitness industry', Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Journal, vol. 18 no. 1, pp. 89-106.
2014	Gomersall, SR, Norton, K, Maher, C, English, C & Olds, TS 2014, 'In search of lost time : when people undertake a new exercise program, where does the time come from? A randomized controlled trial', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 43-48. Open access 8 23 99
2014	Hewitt, A, Norton, K & Lyons, K 2014, 'Movement profiles of elite women soccer players during international matches and the effect of opposition's team ranking', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 32, no. 20, pp. 1874-1880. 15 60 14
2014	Keyzer, P, Coyle, IR, Dietrich, J, Norton, K, Sekendiz, B, Jones, V & Finch, CF 2014, 'Legal risk management and injury in the fitness industry: the outcomes of focus group research and a national survey of fitness professionals.', Journal of Law and Medicine, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 826-844. 10
2014	Sekendiz, B, Gass, G, Norton, K & Finch, CF 2014, 'Cardiac emergency preparedness in health/fitness facilities in Australia', The Physician and Sportsmedicine, vol. 42 no. 4, pp. 14-19. 6 5 4
2013	Devonshire-Gill, KR & Norton, KI 2013, 'Proportion of adults achieving sufficient physical activity increases in South Australia, 1998-2010', Population Health Metrics, vol. 11, no. 23, pp. 1-8. Open access 7 6 9
2013	Wallace, J & Norton, KI 2013, 'Evolution of World Cup soccer final games 1966-2010: Game structure, speed and play patterns', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 223-228. 48 149 62
2012	Bahnert, A, Norton, K & Lock, P 2012, 'Association between post-game recovery protocols, physical and perceived recovery, and performance in elite Australian Football League players', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 151-156. 31 28
2012	Burgess, D, Naughton, G & Norton, KI 2012, 'Quantifying the gap between Under 18 and senior AFL football: 2003 and 2009', International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 53-58. 56 52
2012	Eastwood, A, Bourdon, P, Norton, K, Lewis, N, Snowdon, K & Gore, C 2012, 'No change in hemoglobin mass after 40 days of physical activity in previously untrained adults', Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 722-728. 12 13
2012	Gent, DN & Norton, K 2012, 'Aging has greater impact on anaerobic versus aerobic power in trained masters athletes', Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 97-103. 28 25
2012	Gomersall, S, Maher, C, Norton, KI, Dollman, J, Tomkinson, G, Esterman, A, English, CK, Lewis, N & Olds, T 2012, 'Testing the activitystat hypothesis: a randomised controlled trial protocol', BMC Public Health, vol. 12, article no. 851, pp. 1-10. Open access 6 6
2012	Norton, L, Norton, K & Lewis, N 2012, 'Exercise training improves fasting glucose control', Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 3, pp. 209-214. Open access 6
2011	Norton, L, Norton, K I, Lewis, N & Dollman, J 2011, 'A comparison of two short term intensive physical activity interventions : methodological considerations', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, vol. 8, article no. 133 pp. 1-11. Open access 19 20
2010	Norton, KI, Norton, LH & Sadgrove, D 2010, 'Position statement on physical activity and exercise intensity terminology', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 496-502. 445 404
2008	Norton, KI & Norton, LH 2008, 'Automated External Defibrillators in the Australian Fitness Industry', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 86-89. 3 2

Conferences

Year	Output
2014	Sekendiz, B, Norton, K I, Keyzer, P, Dietrich, J, Coyle, I, Jones, V & Finch, C 2014, 'An evaluation of emergency plans and procedures in fitness facilities in Australia: Implications for policy and practice', in M Stal, D Sirgrist & W Ammann (eds), 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC, Global Risk Forum, pp. 639-642. Open access
2013	Norton, K 2013, 'Evolution of rule changes and coaching tactics in Australian football: impact on game speed, structure and injury patterns', in H Nunome, B Drust & B Dawson (eds), Seventh World Congress on Science and Football, Routledge, pp. 147-152.
2013	Norton, K 2013, 'Match analysis in AFL, soccer and rugby union: patterns, trends and similarities', in H Nunome, B Drust & B Dawson (eds), Seventh World Congress on Science and Football, Routledge, pp. 153-159. 5

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Adelaide United Football Club	AUSTRALIA
Australian Catholic University	AUSTRALIA
Australian Institute of Sport	AUSTRALIA
Bath University	UNITED KINGDOM
Bond University	AUSTRALIA
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario	CANADA
Central Queensland University	AUSTRALIA
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute	CANADA
Deakin University	AUSTRALIA
Federation University Australia	AUSTRALIA
Flinders University	AUSTRALIA
La Trobe University	AUSTRALIA
Monash University	AUSTRALIA
Oxford Brookes University	UNITED KINGDOM
Private Individual	AUSTRALIA
Queensland University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
South Australian Sports Institute	AUSTRALIA
Tennis Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of California	UNITED STATES
University of Canberra	AUSTRALIA
University of Newcastle	AUSTRALIA
University of North Dakota	UNITED STATES
University of Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of the Basque Country	SPAIN
University of Western Australia	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Member Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)	2017
Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)	2017
Member Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS)	2017
Member Fitness Australia (FA)	2017
Chairman Award Fitness Australia	2011

Teaching & student supervision

Highlights

Physiology of exercise

Physical activity for health

Game analysis for field-based sports including evolution of sports

Clinical exercise physiology and performance testing

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Quantifying intermittent work capacity: optimisation modelling using endurance trak cycling	Current
A trend analysis of the physical activity patterns of the Australian adult population from 1997 to 2012	Completed
Characterising game styles in soccer using the moments of play framework	Completed
Exploring the cost and nature of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries among South Australian metropolitan firefighters	Completed
Load and fatigue monitoring in elite male Australian rules football players	Completed
Recent evolution of Australian Rules Football (1999 ¿ 2019)	Completed
Short-term heat acclimation and the lactate threshold	Completed
Sports participation and the health and well-being of men in their middle years	Completed
Teleoanticipation and its effect on pacing strategy	Completed
The effect of aging on movement quality in Australian urban firefighters	Completed
The effect of high amylose starch solutions on hydration and performance in trained cyclists during exercise in the heat	Completed
The trainability of movement quality and its role in guiding exercise prescription and influencing physical performance	Completed
Using a submaximal run test to assess neuromuscular fatigue in high-performance Australian rules football	Completed

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