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Overview
Background
Professor Abernethy is a first class Honours graduate and university medallist from the University of Queensland, a PhD graduate from the University of Otago, an International Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, a Fellow of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation and a Fellow of Exercise and Sport Science Australia. He was the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences from 2014-2023 and is now Executive Director of UQ's Engagement with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Professor Abernethy is a previous Deputy Executive Dean and Associate Dean (Research) within the Faculty of Health Sciences (2011 - 2013), Head of the School of Human Movement Studies (from 1991-2003) and from 2004 to mid-2011 was the Director and inaugural Chair Professor of the Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong.
His research interest is in the control and acquisition of skilled movement, with a particular focus upon understanding the processes underpinning the expert perception and production of patterns of human movement. The work is interdisciplinary and spans human movement and sport science, experimental psychology, neuroscience and medical and health sciences. Prof. Abernethy's research work has been supported by a range of agencies including those funding basic science, such as the Australian Research Council and the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, as well as those supporting more applied research, such as the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Football League, the Australian Cricket Board, Worksafe Australia and the Motor Accident Insurance Commission.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago
- Australian Sports Medicine Federation, Australian Sports Medicine Federation
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Physical activity and fundamental movement skills in children with developmental coordination disorder: abridged secondary publication
Sit, C. H.P., Yu, J. J., Capio, C. M., Masters, R. and Abernethy, B. (2022). Physical activity and fundamental movement skills in children with developmental coordination disorder: abridged secondary publication. Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi, 28 (3), 37-40.
2021
Journal Article
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior in children with and without developmental coordination disorder: associations with fundamental movement skills
Yu, Jane Jie, Capio, Catherine M., Abernethy, Bruce and Sit, Cindy Hui Ping (2021). Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior in children with and without developmental coordination disorder: associations with fundamental movement skills. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 118 104070, 104070. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104070
2021
Other Outputs
Position Paper Dataset
Hadlow, Stephen Mark, Abernethy, Bruce, Portus, Marc and Mann, David (2021). Position Paper Dataset. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/aebe88a
2019
Journal Article
Falling for a fake: the role of kinematic and non-kinematic information in deception detection
Park, So Hyun, Ryu, Donghyun, Uiga, Liis, Masters, Rich, Abernethy, Bruce and Mann, David L. (2019). Falling for a fake: the role of kinematic and non-kinematic information in deception detection. Perception, 48 (4), 300-337. doi: 10.1177/0301006619837874
2018
Journal Article
Stepovers and signal detection: response sensitivity and bias in the differentiation of genuine and deceptive football actions
Jackson, Robin C., Barton, Hayley, Ashford, Kelly J. and Abernethy, Bruce (2018). Stepovers and signal detection: response sensitivity and bias in the differentiation of genuine and deceptive football actions. Frontiers in Psychology, 9 (OCT) 2043, 2043. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02043
2018
Journal Article
The perception of deceptive information can be enhanced by training that removes superficial visual information
Ryu, Donghyun, Abernethy, Bruce, Park, So Hyun and Mann, David L. (2018). The perception of deceptive information can be enhanced by training that removes superficial visual information. Frontiers in Psychology, 9 (AUG) 1132, 1132. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01132
2018
Conference Publication
More "novice-like" gaze behavior, and decreased performance, when contextual information increases uncertainty in batting
Mann, David L., Sarpeshkar, Vishnu and Abernethy, Bruce (2018). More "novice-like" gaze behavior, and decreased performance, when contextual information increases uncertainty in batting. CHAMPAIGN: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC.
2018
Journal Article
Modified perceptual training in sport: A new classification framework
Hadlow, Stephen Mark, Panchuk, Derek, Mann, David Lindsay, Portus, Marc Ronald and Abernethy, Bruce (2018). Modified perceptual training in sport: A new classification framework. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21 (9), 950-958. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.01.011
2018
Book Chapter
Superior anticipation
Abernethy, Bruce, Farrow, Damian and Mann, David L. (2018). Superior anticipation. The Cambridge handbook of expertise and expert performance. (pp. 677-695) edited by K. Anders Ericsson, Robert R. Hoffman , Aaron Kozbelt and A. Mark Williams. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781316480748.035
2017
Journal Article
Reduced attentional focus and the influence on expert anticipatory perception
Gorman, Adam D., Abernethy, Bruce and Farrow, Damian (2017). Reduced attentional focus and the influence on expert anticipatory perception. Attention Perception and Psychophysics, 80 (1), 166-176. doi: 10.3758/s13414-017-1429-z
2017
Journal Article
Visual Strategies Underpinning the Development of Visual-Motor Expertise When Hitting a Ball
Sarpeshkar, Vishnu, Abernethy, Bruce and Mann, David L. (2017). Visual Strategies Underpinning the Development of Visual-Motor Expertise When Hitting a Ball. Journal of Experimental Psychology-Human Perception and Performance, 43 (10), 1744-1772. doi: 10.1037/xhp0000465
2017
Journal Article
The influence of ball-swing on the timing and coordination of a natural interceptive task
Sarpeshkar, V., Mann, D. L., Spratford, W. and Abernethy, B. (2017). The influence of ball-swing on the timing and coordination of a natural interceptive task. Human Movement Science, 54, 82-100. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2017.04.003
2016
Journal Article
Instructions influence response to the Chinese Version Movement Specific Reinvestment Scale in community-dwelling older adults
Wong, Thomson W. L., Abernethy, Bruce and Masters, Rich S. W. (2016). Instructions influence response to the Chinese Version Movement Specific Reinvestment Scale in community-dwelling older adults. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 16 (12), 1305-1311. doi: 10.1111/ggi.12644
2016
Journal Article
Does perceptual or motor experience influence the perception of global and joint-specific kinematic changes in complex movement patterns?
Giblin, Georgia, Farrow, Damian, Reid, Machar, Ball, Kevin and Abernethy, Bruce (2016). Does perceptual or motor experience influence the perception of global and joint-specific kinematic changes in complex movement patterns?. Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics, 78 (6), 1781-1793. doi: 10.3758/s13414-016-1167-7
2016
Journal Article
The Great British Medalists Project: A Review of Current Knowledge on the Development of the World’s Best Sporting Talent
Rees, Tim, Hardy, Lew, Gullich, Arne, Abernethy, Bruce, Cote, Jean, Woodman, Tim, Montgomery, Hugh, Laing, Stewart and Warr, Chelsea (2016). The Great British Medalists Project: A Review of Current Knowledge on the Development of the World’s Best Sporting Talent. Sports Medicine, 46 (8), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0476-2
2016
Journal Article
Gaze-contingent training enhances perceptual skill acquisition
Ryu, Donghyun, Mann, David L., Abernethy, Bruce and Poolton, Jamie M. (2016). Gaze-contingent training enhances perceptual skill acquisition. Journal of Vision, 16 (2), 1-21. doi: 10.1167/16.2.2
2016
Conference Publication
Evaluating a 12-Week Games-Based Training Program to Improve Cricket Batting Skill
Connor, J. D., Renshaw, I., Farrow, D. and Abernethy, B. (2016). Evaluating a 12-Week Games-Based Training Program to Improve Cricket Batting Skill. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.
2015
Journal Article
Using Fitts Law’ to detect intentional misrepresentation
Deuble, Rebecca L., Connick, Mark J., Beckman, Emma M., Abernethy, Bruce and Tweedy, Sean M. (2015). Using Fitts Law’ to detect intentional misrepresentation. Journal of Motor Behavior, 48 (2), 164-171. doi: 10.1080/00222895.2015.1058744
2015
Journal Article
Exploring the kinaesthetic sensitivity of skilled performers for implementing movement instructions
Giblin, Georgia, Farrow, Damian, Reid, Machar, Ball, Kevin and Abernethy, Bruce (2015). Exploring the kinaesthetic sensitivity of skilled performers for implementing movement instructions. Human Movement Science, 41, 76-91. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2015.02.006
2015
Journal Article
Evidence of different underlying processes in pattern recall and decision-making
Gorman, Adam D., Abernethy, Bruce and Farrow, Damian (2015). Evidence of different underlying processes in pattern recall and decision-making. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 68 (9), 1813-1831. doi: 10.1080/17470218.2014.992797
Funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting and evaluating transfer of modified perceptual training to improve performance in sport
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Interception in the Presence of Ball-Swing: Exploring the Development of Visual-Motor Expertise in Cricket Batting
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding expert recall and recognition of natural visual patterns of movement
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Expertise in Sport: Multi-dimensional Exploration of the Development of Batting Skills in Cricket
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
EXPERT PERCEPTUAL AND DECISION-MAKING SKILL: IDENTIFICATION, DEVELOPMENT AND AQUISITION IN A TEAM INVASION SPORT
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
TIMING AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION PICK-UP FOR VISUAL ANTICIPATION BY WORLD-CLASS CRICKET BATSMEN
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Guy Wallis
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING PEOPLE WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Stewart Trost
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
BIMANUAL CONTROL AND MIRROR MOVEMENTS IN NORMAL AND ABNORMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Associate Advisor
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- Cognitive science
- Development in sports
- Human movement
- Kinesiology
- Skill assessment - sport
- Sports - development
- Sports science
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