Sara Brice
- sara.brice1@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6766-4184- Senior Lecturer
- Physics
Projects
2
Publications
22
Awards
2
Biography
Profile
Dr Sara Brice is an academic within the College of Science and Engineering Physical Sciences Group. Dr Brice's expertise is in the field of Human Biomechanics, specifically Sports Biomechanics.
Dr Brice has extensive experience working with elite athletes and coaches. Prior to commencing at JCU Dr Brice was a member of the Biomechanics and Performance Analysis Discipline at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). During her time at AIS Dr Brice worked extensively with athletes and coaches within the AIS Athletics, Basketball, Triathlon, and Winter Sport programs.
Dr Brice is an Mid-Career Researcher who completed her PhD in the area of Sports Biomechanics. Her PhD focused on examining how athletes could improve performance in the hammer throw. She continues to carry out research examining how athletes can prevent injury and improve performance within a number of sporting disciplines. Dr Brice also has interest in the area of pedagogical practices specifically examining ways to improve the quantitative literacy of allied health students.
Research
Research Interests
Biomechanics determinants of performance in track and field throwing disciplines.
Direct measurement and feedback methods within sporting disciplines.
Biomechanics in strength and conditioning.
Identifying and monitoring injury risk in field hockey.
Projects
Combat apathy in traumatic brain injury patients (Old ID 27911)
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2026
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Developing the maths skills of allied health students.
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Primary
Taught Modules
[PH1001] Preparatory PhysicsLecturer
2021
[SP3018] Advanced BiomechanicsLecturer
2023
Current JCU Research Students
Biomechanical analysis of 90 degree pre-planned and unplanned change of direction task: a performance perspective
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Teaching Grants
Available Projects
Running dynamics in triathlon - Physical Sciences
Date Added
30 Oct 2024Examining lower-limb joint loading in field-hockey - Physical Sciences
Date Added
30 Oct 2024Activities
Awards
Associations
Employment
PhD Scholar, Australian Institute of Sport
2007 - 2010
Output
Brice, Sara Michelle (2014) Biomechanical analysis of hammer throwing: assessment of speed development. [Thesis] [DOI]
Singh, Utkarsh; Connor, Jonathan D.; Leicht, Anthony S.; Brice, Sara M.; Doma, Kenji (2023) 'Acute effects of prior conditioning activity on change of direction performance. A systematic review and meta-analysis'. Journal of Sports Sciences, 41 (18):1701-1717. [DOI]
Brice, Sara M.; Doma, Kenji; Spratford, Wayne (2022) 'Effect of footwear on the biomechanics of loaded back squats to volitional exhaustion in skilled lifters'. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 36 (10):2676-2684. [DOI]
Brice, Sara; Millett, Emma L.; Philippa, Bronson (2022) 'The validity of using inertial measurement units to monitor the torso and pelvis sagittal plane motion of elite rowers'. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40 (8):950-958. [DOI]
Winter, Sara; Gordon, Susan; Brice, Sara; Lindsay, Daniel; Barrs, Sue (2021) 'Overuse injuries in runners of different abilities — a one-year prospective study'. Research in Sports Medicine, 29 (2):196-212. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Brice, Sara M.; Phillips, Elissa J.; Millett, Emma L.; Hunter, Adam; Philippa, Bronson (2020) 'Comparing inertial measurement units and marker-based biomechanical models during dynamic rotation of the torso'. European Journal of Sport Science, 20 (6):767-775. [DOI]
Brice, Sara M.; Doma, Kenji; Harland, Liam; Spratford, Wayne (2020) 'Impact of performing heavy-loaded barbell back squats to volitional failure on lower limb and lumbo-pelvis mechanics in skilled lifters'. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38 (1):100-105. [DOI]
Winter, Sara C.; Gordon, Susan; Brice, Sara M.; Lindsay, Daniel; Barrs, Sue (2020) 'A multifactorial approach to overuse running injuries: a 1-year prospective study'. Sports Health, 12 (3):296-303. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Winter, Sara; Gordon, Susan; Brice, Sara; Lindsay, Daniel (2018) 'Centre of mass acceleration-derived variables detects differences between runners of different abilities and fatigue-related changes during a long distance over ground run'. Journal of Physical Fitness, Medicine & Treatment in Sports, 4 (2). [DOI]
Brice, Sara M.; Hurley, Matthew; Phillips, Elissa J. (2018) 'Use of inertial measurement units for measuring torso and pelvis orientation, and shoulder–pelvis separation angle in the discus throw'. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13 (6):985-992. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Everingham, Yvette L.; Rosemond, Doug; Judge, Lawrence W. (2018) 'Analysis of the separation angle between the thorax and pelvis, and its association with performance in the hammer throw'. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 13 (6):993-1000. [DOI]
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Rosemond, Doug (2015) 'Validation of a method to predict hammer speed from cable force'. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 4 (3):258-262. [DOI]
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Rosemond, Doug (2011) 'An analysis of the relationship between the linear hammer speed and the thrower applied forces during the hammer throw for male and female throwers'. Sports Biomechanics, 10 (3):174-184. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Development and validation of a method to directly measure the cable force during the hammer throw
2008
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Rosemond, Doug; Lyons, Keith; Davis, Mark (2008) 'Development and validation of a method to directly measure the cable force during the hammer throw'. Sport Biomechanics, 7 (2):274-287. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Connor, J.; Doma, K.; Brice, S.; Leicht, A. (2019) 'Externalising focus of attention during execution and preceding internal reflection enhances squat jump performance' Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22 (2) :S81-S81. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Doma, K.; Leicht, A.; Brice, S.; Connor, J. (2019) 'The accumulated effects of exercise-induced stress in male athletes during a national Ultimate Frisbee competition across four days' Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22 (2) :S82-S83. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Rosemond, Doug (2017) IBS 2017: XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics Influence of thorax-pelvis separation on four turn hammer throw performance Brisbane, QLD, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Brice, Sara; Daicopoulos, John (2016) APPC-AIP: Joint 13th Asia Pacific Physics Conference and 22nd Australian Institute of Physics Congress No one told me I needed mathematics for physics Brisbane, QLD, Australia, .
Brice, Sara; Hurley, Matthew; Phillips, Elissa; Wong, Andrew (2016) ABC10: 10th Australasian Biomechanics Conference Validation of inertial sensor use for measurement of thorax-pelvis separation angle in the discus throw: a work in progress Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Comparison of ball and foot positioning of tenpin bowlers of various skill level during delivery.
2016
Welch, Lindsay; Deakin, Glen; Brice, Sara (2016) ABC10: 10th Australasian Biomechanics Conference Comparison of ball and foot positioning of tenpin bowlers of various skill level during delivery Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Everingham, Yvette L.; Rosemond, Doug (2014) 9th Australasian Biomechanics Conference Thorax-pelvis separation angle and speed development in the hammer throw Wollongong, NSW, Australia, .
Brice, Sara M.; Ness, Kevin F.; Rosemond, Doug (2011) ABC8: 8th Australasian Biomechanics Conference Prediction of hammer speed from cable force in the hammer throw Canberra, ACT, Australia, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU