Dr Tom Outram

About

I am a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Performance Analysis. I teach on several programmes across Sport and Exercise Science and I have a passion for biomechanical research which examines the sequencing of movements in open kinetic chain activities such as the golf swing.

I run the University's Human Performance Unit which provides sports science support to teams, individuals and coaches who want to enhance their performance. Using cutting edge technology and expertise from within the SOES team, the HPU offers a range of services and workshops designed to educate, enhance performance and reduce injury risk.

Teaching responsibilities

I teach on the following modules as part of the Sport and Exercise Science, Performance Analysis and Coaching Science, Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation and MRes Sport and Exercise Science programmes:

Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science (level 3)
Principles of Sports Biomechanics (level 4)
Biomechanical Assessment for Sport and Exercise (level 5)
Applied Biomechanics (level 6)
Advanced Performance Analysis (level 6)
Applied Sports Science (level 6)
Independent Research (level 7)

Research interests

I am interested in all aspects of biomechanics but i'm currently involved in research projects in the following areas:

Movement sequencing in open kinetic chain activities - specifically the golf swing
Gait analysis during stair negotiation
Using accessible tools to assess neuromuscular fatigue
Quantification of physiological profiles in youth football using global positioning systems
Effect of big toe joint replacement on walking biomechanics and quality of life

Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise, Sheffield Hallam University

Postgraduate qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (Biomechanics Pathway), Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Derby

Research qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, Sheffield Hallam University, Thesis title: Sequencing of Segment Kinetic Energy in the Golf Swing

Recent conferences

Outram, T. and Goodman, S. (2018). Weight transfer in full and partial golf shots. Proceedings of the 23^rd annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. University College Dublin and Ulster University, Dublin, IRE.
Page, A., Outram, T. and Osler, C. (2017). Effects of quadriceps strength asymmetry on stair negotiation. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference, East Midlands Conference Centre, UK. December 2017.
Bean, S., and Outram, T.A. (2014). The relationship between frontal plane knee alignment during running and athletic screening tasks. Accepted to the ‘British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference’ 2014.
Outram, T., Domone, S., and Wheat, J. (2012). The reliability of trunk segment inertial parameter estimation made from geometric models. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia. July 2012.
Outram, T., Domone, S., Hart, J. And Wheat, J. (2011). The use of geometric shapes in estimating the geometry of human body segments. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference, University of Essex, UK. September 2011.
Wheat, J.S., Hart, J., Domone, S. and Outram, T. (2011). Obtaining body segment inertia parameters using structured light scanning with Microsoft Kinect. British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Conference, University of Essex, UK. September 2011.

Experience in industry

Between the completion of my MSc and the start of my PhD I was extremely fortunate to have spells as a Performance Analyst working with the GB Boxing and GB Women's Volleyball squads. I travelled to Turkey and Russian to provide support to athletes at competitions in the build up to London 2012.

My role at the University now includes many research collaborations with professional sports clubs including: Leicester City FC, Derby County FC, West Bromwich Albion FC and Derbyshire County Cricket.

Recent publications

Outram, T. and Wheat, J. (2019). Test-retest reliability of segment kinetic energy measures in the golf swing. Sports Biomechanics, DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2018.1553244
Cooke, K., Outram, T., Brandon, R., Waldron,M., Vickery, W., Keenan, J., and Tallent, J. (2019). The difference in neuromuscular fatigue and workload during competition and training in elite cricketers. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 14, 439 – 444.