Dr Alan Ruddock PhD, FBASES, SFHEA, CSci
Associate Professor of Sport Physiology and Performance
- School of Sport and Physical Activity
- Sport and Physical Activity Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre
- Health Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
Summary
I am an accredited sport and exercise scientist and Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences; Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Course Leader for BSc Sport and Exercise Sciencce and the School of Sport and Physical Activity Taught Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Ethics Lead. I have provided physiological support for Olympians, Paralympians, World, Commonwealth, European and British champions in a range of sports from wheelchair fencing to professional boxing and have co-authored over 40 scientific manuscripts. I welcome applications from potential PhD students relating to any of my areas of scientific interest.
About
My scientific interests are high-intensity interval training, thermoregulation and performance for elite sport. I have been fortunate enough to provide scientific support to professional boxers in 15 world-title fights as well as Olympians, Paralympians and professional and amateur athletes in a range of sports and have published and presented my research on sports performance internationally. I have provided scientific consultation to Premier League Football clubs, the English Institute of Sport and academic institutions in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Specialist areas of interest:
- Sport physiology
- Strength and conditioning
- High-intensity interval training
- Thermal physiology
- Ergogenic aids
- Amateur and professional boxing
- Endurance sports
Teaching
School of Sport and Physical Activity
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Strength and Conditioning Coaching
Sport Sciences
- BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science
- MSc Strength and Conditioning Coaching
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sport and Exercise (40 credit L6)
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Methods in Sport and Physical Activity (30 credit L7)
- Advanced Testing and Monitoring in Strength and Conditioning (30 credit L7)
- Planning and Programming for Strength and Conditioning (30 credit L7)
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- Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports
- Thermoregulatory and perceptual responses to wearing personal protective equipment in police officers
I have published over 25 peer reviewed manuscripts, books, chapters and reports and presented several keynotes for governing and professional bodies and academic institutions. I am also a reviewer for several international peer-reviewed publications and have guest-edited a special issue on applied physiology in elite sport. My research interests include high-intensity interval training, thermoregulation and performance for elite sport and within the last 2 years developed international collaborations with Dr James Tufano (Charles University, Prague); Dr Kris Beattie (Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland); Dr Duncan French (Vice President of Performance, UFC), Associate Prof. Matthew Driller and Dr Lachlan James (La Trobe University, Melbourne).
Publications
Journal articles
Turner, O., Mitchell, N., Ruddock, A., Purvis, A., & Ranchordas, M. (2024). . Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise.
Omcirk, D., Vetrovsky, T., O'Dea, C., Ruddock, A., Wilson, D., Malecek, J., ... Tufano, J. (2024). . International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
Weldon, A., Cloak, R., Kirk, C., Ruddock, A., Langan-Evans, C., Detanico, D., ... Kons, R. (2024). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 38 (4), e160-e173.
Turner, O., Mitchell, N., Ruddock, A., Purvis, A., & Ranchordas, M. (2023). . Nutrients, 15 (7).
Bell, L., Ruddock, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., & Rogerson, D. (2022). . Applied Sciences, 12 (24).
Ruddock, A. (2022). . The Sport and Exercise Scientist, 74 (Winter), 20-21.
Beattie, K., & Ruddock, A. (2022). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 36 (10), 2957-2969.
Thompson, S., Olusoga, P., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2022). . International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching.
Bell, L., Ruddock, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., & Rogerson, D. (2022). . Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4.
Thompson, S., Lake, J., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2022). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Driller, M., Suppiah, H., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., James, L., & Virgile, A. (2022). . Sleep Science.
Ruddock, A., James, L., French, D., Rogerson, D., Driller, M., & Hembrough, D. (2021). . Applied Sciences, 11 (22).
Vernon, T., Ruddock, A., & Gregory, M. (2021). . International Journal of Environmental Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Public Health, 18 (16).
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., Greig, L., Dorrell, H.F., & Barnes, A. (2021). . Sports, 9 (7).
Turner, O., Mitchell, N., Ruddock, A., Purvis, A., & Ranchordas, M. (2021). . Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 18.
Bell, L., Ruddock, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Hembrough, D., & Rogerson, D. (2021). . Sports, 9 (6), 85.
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., Banyard, H.G., & Barnes, A. (2021). . International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
Wilson, D.C., Ruddock, A., Ranchordas, M.K., Thompson, S.W., & Rogerson, D. (2020). . Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 20 (6), 3452-3459.
Ruddock, A., Copeland, R., Broom, D., & Wheat, J. (2020). . The Sport and Exercise Scientist, (66), 16-17.
Bell, L., Ruddock, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., & Rogerson, D. (2020). . Journal of Sports Sciences.
Thompson, S.W., Rogerson, D., Dorrell, H.F., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2020). . Sports, 8 (7), e94.
Thompson, S., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. (2019). . Sports Medicine, 50 (5), 919-938.
Ruddock, A., Boyd, C., Winter, E., & Ranchordas, M. (2018). . International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
Oggioni, C., Jakovljevic, D.G., Klonizakis, M., Ashor, A.W., Ruddock, A., Ranchordas, M., ... Siervo, M. (2017). . International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 69 (1), 74-83.
Hodges, G.J., Mallette, M.M., Tew, G.A., Saxton, J.M., Moss, J., Ruddock, A.D., & Klonizakis, M. (2017). . Microvascular Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 112, 47-52.
Ruddock, A., Robbins, B., Tew, G., Bourke, L., & Purvis, A. (2017). . Sports Medicine, 47 (3), 517-532.
Siervo, M., Oggioni, C., Gjakovljevic, D.G., Trenell, M., Mathers, J.C., Houghton, D., ... Williams, E.A. (2016). . Nutrition Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 36 (12), 1361-1369.
Ruddock, A., Tew, G., & Purvis, A. (2016). . Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-9.
Ruddock, A., Wilson, D., Thompson, S., Hembrough, D., & Winter, E. (2016). . Strength and Conditioning Journal, 38 (3), 81-90.
Ruddock, A., Thompson, S., Hudson, S.A., James, C.A., Gibson, O.R., & Mee, J.A. (2016). . SpringerPlus, 5 (617), 1-9.
Ruddock, A., & Winter, E. (2015). . Journal of Sports Sciences, 34 (6), 584-585.
Griffen, C., Rogerson, D., Ranchordas, M., & Ruddock, A. (2015). . International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25 (3), 298-306.
Ruddock, A.D., Tew, G., & Purvis, A. (2014). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 28 (3), 861-869.
Ranchordas, M., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., Killer, S., & Winter, E. (2013). . Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 12, 211-224.
Tew, G.A., Saxton, J.M., Klonizakis, M., Moss, J., Ruddock, A.D., & Hodges, G.J. (2011). Aging and aerobic fitness affect the contribution of noradrenergic sympathetic nerves to the rapid cutaneous vasodilator response to local heating. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), 110 (5), 1264-1270.
Tew, G., Klonizakis, M., Moss, J., Ruddock, A., Saxton, J., & Hodges, G.J. (2011). . Experimental Physiology, 96 (2), 163-170.
Tew, G., Saxton, J., Klonizakis, M., Moss, J., Ruddock, A., & Hodges, G.J. (2011). . Journal of Applied Physiology, 110 (5), 1264-1270.
Tew, G., Klonizakis, M., Moss, J., Ruddock, A., Saxton, J., & Hodges, G.J. (2010). . Microvascular Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 81 (2), 177-182.
Tew, G., Ruddock, A., & Saxton, J. (2010). . European Journal of Applied Physiology, 110 (5), 1083-1089.
Beattie, K., & Ruddock, A. (n.d.). . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Conference papers
Debney, M., Ruddock, A., O'Hagan, C., & Purvis, A. (2023). . Journal of Sports Sciences, 26.
Ruddock, A., Raynor, R., & Thompson, S. (2021). . Journal of sports sciences.
Ranchordas, M., Shattock, E., Savage, W., Parkington, T., & Ruddock, A. (2015). Caffeine improves exercise performance in a low carbohydrate, fasted state: A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. In International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Ruddock, A., Chatziopolos, K., Parkington, T., Tew, G., & Purvis, A. (2014). . Journal of Science and Cycling, 3 (2).
Lanceley, R., Ranchordas, M., & Ruddock, A. (2013). . British Journal of Sports Medicine, 47 (17), e4.
Book chapters
Bell, L., & Ruddock, A. (2022). . In Davison, R., Smith, P.M., Hopker, J., Price, M., Hettinga, F., Tew, G., & Bottoms, L. (Eds.) Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume I – Sport Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide. 2nd Edition. (pp. 413-417). London: Routledge:
Ruddock, A., & Needham, L. (2022). Amateur and Professional Boxing. In Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume I – Sport Testing. (2nd). Taylor and Francis
Ruddock, A., Wilson, D., & Hembrough, D. (2018). . In Turner, A. (Ed.) Routledge Handbook of Strength and Conditioning. Sport-specific Programming for High Performance. (pp. 384-399). Abingdon: Routledge:
Ruddock, A. (2016). . In Feletti, F. (Ed.) Extreme Sports Medicine. (pp. 397-406). Switzerland: Springer International:
Books
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2018). Simple Hiit Handbook: 100+ Running-Based Training Sessions Used By World-Class Athletes. Book Baby.
Reports
Ruddock, A., & Macpherson, T. (2020). The Control of Thermal Stress Experienced by Specialist Police Officers Wearing Body Armour: An Exploratory Report.
Theses / Dissertations
Bell, L. (2025). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Maden-Wilkinson, T.
Thompson, S. (2022). The efficacy of the load-velocity profile to predict one repetition maximum. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Barnes, A., Rogerson, D., & Ruddock, A.
Debney, M. (2021). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Purvis, A., O'Hagan, C., & Ruddock, A.
Ruddock, A. (2017). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Purvis, A.
Internet Publications
Ruddock, A. (2024). Here's how we helped ‘Hardest Geezer’ run the full length of Africa. https://sheffieldhallam.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/staffhome/SitePages/Here's-how-we-helped-%E2%80%98Hardest-Geezer%E2%80%99-run-the-full-length-of-Africa.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=YFrUZe
Ruddock, A. (2024). Career Journeys in Sport and Exercise Science: Case Studies from the Physiology and Nutrition Division Committee.
Ruddock, A. (2023). Hot bath or ice bath – which is best for recovery?
Ruddock, A. (2023). Hot bath or ice bath – which is best for recovery?
Ruddock, A. (2023). Everything It’s Worth Knowing About Running With Water.
Ruddock, A. (2023). Everything It’s Worth Knowing About Running With Water.
Ruddock, A. (2023). How to develop the biggest punch in boxing.
Canter, L., & Ruddock, A. (2023). Is A Run Streak Bad For Your Body?
Canter, L., & Ruddock, A. (2023). Is A Run Streak Bad For Your Body?
Ruddock, A. (2023). Is A Run Streak Bad For Your Body?
Ruddock, A. (2023). Is A Run Streak Bad For Your Body?
Ruddock, A. (2022). Expert running tips from a sports scientist.
Ruddock, A. (2022). Expert running tips from a sports scientist.
Ruddock, A. (2022). Aerobic vs anaerobic exercise.
Ruddock, A. (2022). Aerobic vs anaerobic exercise.
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2022). Q&A Session with Danny Wilson and Dr Alan Ruddock | Boxing Science Podcast Episode 22.
Ruddock, A. (2021). Move over hot tubs - this is the summer of the garden ice bath. [Newspaper and Online].
Ruddock, A. (2021). Move over hot tubs - this is the summer of the garden ice bath. [Newspaper and Online].
Ruddock, A., & wilson, D. (2020). Strength and Conditioning for MMA. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast - Episode 14: Science behind the heavyweights. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast - Episode 13: Creating a positive gym culture. [Podcast].
Copeland, R.J., Flint, S., Nevill, A., Wheat, J., Breckon, K., Maynard, I., ... Stevens, H. (2020). A tribute to Professor Edward Winter.
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, R. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast - Episode 11: Interview with Dr Lachlan James. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast - Episode 9: Interview with Dr Duncan French UFCPI. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast - Episode 8: Boxing Specific Fitness. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast Episode 7 - Boxing Training Camp. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A. (2020). What are the biggest physical challenges facing boxers as they return to ring?
Ruddock, A. (2020). What are the biggest physical challenges facing boxers as they return to ring?
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast Episode 6 - Sport Specific S&C - Roundtable Discussion. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast Episode 5: The Return to Boxing. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A. (2020). The secrets to becoming a High-Performance Sports Scientist.
Ruddock, A. (2020). Science and Practice of High-Intensity Interval Conditioning.
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast Episode 2: Lockdown training, nutrition & pyschology. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2020). Boxing Science Podcast Episode 1. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A. (2020). What makes Deontay Wilder punch so hard?
Ruddock, A. (2020). What makes Deontay Wilder punch so hard?
Ruddock, A. (2019). Andy Ruiz Jr: Mom didn’t raise me to trash-talk. [Newspaper Article].
Ruddock, A. (2019). Andy Ruiz Jr: Mom didn’t raise me to trash-talk. [Newspaper Article].
Ruddock, A. (2019). Optimizing Performance for Boxing: A Detailed Discussion of S&C for the Sport of Boxing. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A. (2019). High-Intensity Conditioning for Combat Athletes. Combat Conditioning Conference, 2019.
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2019). Do ice baths for boxers work?
Ruddock, A. (2018). Pacey Performance Podcast #215 – Danny Wilson and Alan Ruddock. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A., & Wilson, D. (2018). The Science Behind the Punch.
Ruddock, A. (2018). Testing and Programming to Optimize Athlete Performance. [Podcast].
Ruddock, A. (2017). Billy Joe Saunders new training REVEALED | Sports Science Lab at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Ruddock, A. (2017). Billy Joe Saunders new training REVEALED | Sports Science Lab at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Ruddock, A. (2017). Over-Training, Recovery and Torture with Al Ruddock.
Ruddock, A. (2014). Luis Suárez: Ready to Bite Back.
Ruddock, A. (2014). Luis Suárez: Ready to Bite Back.
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Media
Ruddock, A. (2014). . BBC Sport:
Ruddock, A. (2013). . Hennessy Sports:
Presentations
Boriel, J., & Ruddock, A. (2023). Effect of Post-Exercise Ischemic Conditioning on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in University Standard Athletes. Presented at: BASES Student Conference, Cambridge
Ruddock, A. (2023). Science Week 2023: Chat to a Sport and Exercise Scientist. Presented at: Science Week 2023, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2023). . Presented at: ASE Annual Conference 2023, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2023
Ruddock, A. (2022). Advanced Conditioning Methods for Boxing. Presented at: Boxing Science Conference 2022, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2021). Planning, Programming and Monitoring for Boxing. Presented at: Ultimate Coaching for Combat Sports, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2021). Tapering Strategies for Boxing. Presented at: Ultimate Coaching for Combat Sports, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2021). Science Behind Boxing. Presented at: Ultimate Coaching for Combat Sports, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2021). High-Intensity Conditioning for Boxing: Theory and practical. Presented at: Ultimate Coaching for Combat Sports, Sheffield
Ruddock, A. (2021). . Presented at: UKSCA Combat Conference, Virtual, 2021
Vetrovsky, T., Omcirk, D., O'Dea, C., Ruddock, A., Wilson, D., Malecek, J., & Tufano, J. (2021). . Presented at: NSCA Conference 2021, Florida, USA, 2021
Vetrovsky, J., Omcirk, D., O'Dea, C., Ruddock, A., Wilson, D., & Tufano, J. (2021). . Presented at: NSCA Conference 2021, Florida, USA, 2021
Ruddock, A. (2021). A sports scientists guide to academic planning and managing work: Perspectives from a decade of working with elite athletes. Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference 2021, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Ruddock, A. (2021). Assessing body composition and making weight in professional boxing. Presented at: The Importance of Monitoring Hydration During Training, Online
Reynolds, H., & Ruddock, A. (2021). Practical Cooling Strategies for Specialist Police Officers. Presented at: BASES Student Conference 2021, Southampton, UK
Ruddock, A. (2021). Science and Practice of Speed Endurance Training. Presented at: English Institute of Sport CPD workshop
Ruddock, A. (2020). Winter's Principles of Sport and Exercise Science. Presented at: Sport and Physical Activity Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre Seminar Series
Ruddock, A. (2020). Science and Practice of High-Intensity Conditioning. Presented at: Sport and Physical Activity Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre Seminar Series
Ruddock, A. (2019). High-Intensity Conditioning for Combat Athletes. Presented at: BASES High Performance Division Workshop
Other publications
Ruddock, A. (2022). Journal of Jumping Science: Horbury St Peters Primary School Science Day 2022.
Ruddock, A. (2014). How footballers will cope with Brazil's climate in the FIFA 2014 World Cup.
Ruddock, A. (2014). How footballers will cope with Brazil's climate in the FIFA 2014 World Cup.
Ruddock, A. (2012). BBC World Service - The Human Race: Special Live 80th Anniversary Show. BBC:
Ruddock, A. (2012). BBC World Service - The Human Race: Special Live 80th Anniversary Show. BBC:
Other activities
Chair of BASES Physiology and Nutrition Division
Academic Editor PLOSone journals
Postgraduate supervision
Matthew Debney - Thermoregulation and Tennis;
Steve Thompson - Velocity Based Training;
Lee Bell - Overtraining in Strength Sports;
Oliver Turner - Nutrition and Elite Squash
Jonathan Fraser - Towards a novel physical training language framework in Tennis